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Hi guys

Having issues with audio coming out as mono when I use my focusrite itrack solo.

Just ordered a scarlett 212 and mate suggested I use a webcam as opposed to laptop camera I currently use. Should a scarlett 212 and a decent camera allow me to record in glorius stereo?

Mostly using to do bass covers

Thanks

Michael

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1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said:

Hi guys

Having issues with audio coming out as mono when I use my focusrite itrack solo.

Just ordered a scarlett 212 and mate suggested I use a webcam as opposed to laptop camera I currently use. Should a scarlett 212 and a decent camera allow me to record in glorius stereo?

Mostly using to do bass covers

Thanks

Michael

 

What software are you using for recording..?

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50 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said:

I was hoping I didn’t need to use any but my DAW is audacity.

 

In 'Preferences', is your interface recognised, and are you creating Stereo tracks..? That should do the trick; Audacity is minimalist but should do the job.

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On 28/11/2023 at 16:31, horrorshowbass said:

Hi guys

Having issues with audio coming out as mono when I use my focusrite itrack solo.

Just ordered a scarlett 212 and mate suggested I use a webcam as opposed to laptop camera I currently use. Should a scarlett 212 and a decent camera allow me to record in glorius stereo?

Mostly using to do bass covers

Thanks

Michael

 

edit: whoah did not realise I am reacting to something from 2023 lol

 

How are you recording your mono bass signal in stereo, and why? 🤔

Why is the camera important? All cameras record audio in rather crappy quality and they are directly connected via USB, not a Scarlett.

If you have a Scarlett, isn't your bass plugged in directly?

I'm happy to try to help, I just don't understand your current situation 🙂

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13 hours ago, BabyBlueSound said:

 

edit: whoah did not realise I am reacting to something from 2023 lol

 

How are you recording your mono bass signal in stereo, and why? 🤔

 

I've often wonder this, how can you get a stereo output from a mono input? I often wondered about the point stereo in ears as well, maybe I'm missing something

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On 16/10/2024 at 23:53, PaulWarning said:

I've often wonder this, how can you get a stereo output from a mono input? I often wondered about the point stereo in ears as well, maybe I'm missing something

The solution is a cheap mix desk, like Behringer. I'd plug the bass into a mix desk channel one (e.g.) then the output from mix desk L channel in scarlet input 1 and right channel in Scarlet input 2. You can use the spare channels on mix desk to run background /backing tracks. Download OBS , it's free and you can record and broadcast live on Facebook, YouTube etc with a superb quality. Plenty of tutorials on you tube. Nit sure if this answers your questions. 

This is one of the tutorials I used for OBS

 

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On 16/10/2024 at 23:53, PaulWarning said:

I've often wonder this, how can you get a stereo output from a mono input? I often wondered about the point stereo in ears as well, maybe I'm missing something

Stereo is about placing the instruments on the soundstage; just a left-right balance control does that.

(That's one of the things mixers do.)

Of course, if you split your mono signal and route it via separate Fx channels, then you can have two completely different sounds.

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