Windows Deletes Digital Mic Recording

mjl60

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Hi. I'm sorry if the description of my problem isn't as comprehensive as the examples. Unfortunately, other than simply cutting out or fading volume, or just plain refusing to record, Windows doesn't give me any kind of message at all. There's no error code, or anything.

I've tested the mic. The recording is on there, but Windows 8 has, on a number of occasions, deleted or skewed my recording in some way. My question is, Do I need some additional app? So far it seems I've had nothing but problems with Windows 8, particularly where sound is involved. The sound card, by Realtek, seems useless. The Realtek Manager shows an empty page.

I downloaded Easy-Hi-Q Recorder. It seems to me this is for an analog mic.

I had a similar problem with Steinberg Cubase.

I'd like to hear from anyone who has had experience with recording, esp. in Windows 8. I'm about to give up on Windows 8 altogether if things don't work out.

Thanks, very much appreciated.

System Specs: Processor: AMD E1-2500 APO with Radeon (TM) HD
Graphics 1.40 GHz
RAM: 4 gigs
System Type: 64 bit O/S , X64-based processor
The computer is an Ace Desktop

mjl60
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway SX2185
    CPU
    1.40 GHz
    Memory
    4 Gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    Realtek
    Browser
    Mozilla & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Webroot
I have a Recording Studio, using both Win 7 and Win 8. My recording studio software and hardware work equally well in both.

From your description, it seems there are several problems, at least that are in your post, and maybe more.

By "digital" mic, I assume you are using a USB connected microphone? Is this correct? A digital microphone does not use the PC's sound card for recording. But, whatever is recorded uses the PC's sound card for playback.

But, the first thing is to get the sound card working correctly. First thing, as this is an "Ace" (Acer?) PC, the Model Number would be helpful. If its the typical RealTek, you can download the Windows 8.1 driver directly from RealTek. But, before you do that, do you have the Windows 8.1 update? Windows 8.1 changes some items and that should be installed before updating/installing the RealTek drivers.

Here is the link to RealTek and the High Definition Audio Controller (driver). Realtek

Get the PC sound working correctly and then we can try getting the USB mic to work properly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Thanks. The model no. of my PC is SX 2185. It is an Acer/Gateway. My digital recorder (H1 ZOOM) is connected by USB, and I do get playback on several of my apps. (WaveLab, etc).

Very much appreciated. I'll let you know how it turns out.

mjl60
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway SX2185
    CPU
    1.40 GHz
    Memory
    4 Gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    Realtek
    Browser
    Mozilla & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Webroot
The Zoom H1, changes everything. I have a Tascam unit, similar to the Zoom. I record with the Tascam and then transfer the FILE to the PC as a wav or MP3 file (basically copy the file to a folder on the hard drive). Thus nothing is actually "recorded" on the PC. I can play the file on the PC or I can import it into my recording studio software (Sonar X3).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
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