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    Line-in audio recording on a HP dv9700t

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xrichardjamesx, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. xrichardjamesx

    xrichardjamesx Newbie

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    hey everone. i tried plugging my friends guitar into the microphone jack on the front of my HP dv9700t laptop to do a direct line-in recording session using recording software Cool Edit Pro 2. upon recording the sound came out all muddy and watery sounding. i tried changing settings for 20 minutes to get it to sound clean but no success. anyone have any tips on what i could do to get a nice clean sound?

    i run a:
    HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment CTO NB
    - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    - 17.0" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
    - 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    - 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    - Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Webcam + Microphone
    - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
    - 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
    - LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    - No TV Tuner w/remote control
    - High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    - Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

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    xrichardjamesx, Mar 20, 2008
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    You need to "pre-amp" signal is too weak.
     
    powerpack, Mar 20, 2008
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    xrichardjamesx Newbie

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    ok is there any other option? what about something like the "ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi® Xtreme Audio Sound Card" that has an optical in jack on it. would that help provide a better sound?
     
    xrichardjamesx, Mar 24, 2008
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I assumed you made sure mic volume in Sound Properties was maxed? The best thing you could do is go to a guitar store that also deals with electronic music tell them what you are doing and the problems you are having. There are many inexpensive solutions to what I believe is a common problem w/ computers and in line recording. I can't tell you about "ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi® Xtreme Audio Sound Card" I don't know.
     
    powerpack, Mar 24, 2008
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