[WriteLog] Sound board bad audio

[Blake M. Meinecke]

I just use the computer mic for the recordings.  The difference between my
non-modified HC4 audio and the cheapo computer mic to me is so miniscule,
building extra do-dads to put in line is not worth it.

If I can hardly tell the difference in my monitor audio, the other op
probably can't tell either in a contest....

73
Blake  N4GI
----- Original Message -----
From: "WA9ALS - John" <wa9als@starband.net>
To: "Jim Smith" <jimsmith@home.com>; "Writelog" <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Sound board bad audio


> > I haven't tried it with WL but I found the same thing with my Heil
> > HC4 using TRLog with SBDVP.  I built a little 30 dB audio amp and
> > put it between the mic and the sound card mic in.  End of problem
> > (although it does puzzle me that it was necessary to do this).
>
> You're depressing me!  I figured one day I would get around to recording
> some sound files for WriteLog (after I figured out RTTY and CW).  I have
> started playing with it, just learning the ropes, using the cheapo
computer
> mic.  It actually sounds good to my uncritical ear.  I thought when I got
> ready to record "for real", I'd just plug in my Heil HC-4 and make the
> "good" recordings.  OUCH!  My audio is way down too, in agreement with the
> previous 2 posts tonight.  I'm using a Creative Soundblaster Live Value
card
> and believe I have checked all the appropriate settings - With gain
> maximized, it sounds "down and out" - low level and raspy, whereas the
> cheapo computer mic sounds great.
>
> What's everyone else doing with their Heils?  Is everyone using a boost of
> some kind, or do most not have this problem?  I note it works FB with the
> PROII without the preamp - I guess maybe I need it for the soundcard?  tnx
>
>
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