Recording

[oldchemist]

I now have a Behringer Xenyx 302 USB mixer with a mic plugged in to the MIC IN. The mixer is detecting the mic but I can't get my PC to record. I have downloaded Tracktion 4 software which was initially recognising that the mixer was connected but is now giving an error message "device did not initialise correctly". Any ideas?

 

[jarvo]

a) Disconnect / Reconnect usb cable between Computer Behringer with Computer on . See if computer accepts the device.

b) Start / Stop Computer with device attached.

What operating system are you using.......?


Try their support page ...don't panic , computers are notoriously sniffy about new hardware / software ...it'll be a simple fix.

Jarvo

 

[oldchemist]

I'm using XP (I know, I know, but to an old DOS user it seems modern). I've tried disconnecting the usb cable and the PC recognises a new device sometimes but not always. I'll try a restart with the mixer attached.

 

[Glenn]

I hate to say this but XP may have some serious problems recognising USB devices.
Does their support site mention XP as a possible OS?

 

[oldchemist]

After a restart the PC seems to be recognising the mixer. I've tweaked the PC audio settings to include the mixer. I think the problem may be that I can't figure out how to assign a recording device to a track in Tracktion. The manual diagram looks different to what I have on-screen.

After a bit more investigation I suspect that XP is not up to the job.

 

[jarvo]

What soundcard have you got ?

 

[Glenn]

Don't give up yet.
Does the mixer come with test software?
If so, fire it up and see if you can at least reccord something.
When thit works I would then try some free software such as Audacity.
If these all work then it's probably down to you not assigning sources to tracks properly.

 

[oldchemist]

I've downloaded Music Editor Free and can now record with the mic in the microphone socket of the headset input. No response with the mic in the MIC IN socket.

 

[jarvo]

If you put a mic into the MIC IN socket , put some headphones into the Behringer headphone socket and listen to see if you can hear the MIC ......There may be a problem with the MIC IN socket and not your PC software ...could be a hardware problem.

What sort of mic are you using ? Has it got an on/off switch (I know ,but basics are silly aren't they)

Is it a condenser mic that may require a battery ?

Is the mic the one that works in the headphone mic socket ?

In which case I would suggest that you try another instrument or mic in the MIC IN socket even if it's just a lead just see if there is anything coming through that socket.....

If not box it back and ask Amazon for another ...it's faulty.

Jarvo

 

[oldchemist]

If this link works it will take you to my first recording attempt - funny how putting a mic near the box affects your playing confidence!

 

[Pietro]

Very nice oldchemist, but I didn't detect any lack of confidence. Lets hear some more.

Pete

 

[fjsys]

Great job on the recording. Nicely played.

I to am always surprised by how much worse I seem to play when I am recording myself. There is something about the process that causes me to second guess everything that I am doing and I end up making more mistakes. (and then groaning and grousing about the mistakes when I go back and listen to it)

Ben

 

[oldchemist]

Thanks everyone for your help and for your kind words.

 

[Glenn]

That's a nice sound from your accordion.
Looks like it's working fine.

 

[Anyanka]

Sounding lovely! Very gentle and with feeling. I like it.