User's Guide

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Troubleshooting
If you weren't able to record successfully by following this tutorial, please check the following:
I only get one side of my guitar/microphone recorded
You may be recording a mono signal through a stereo input. Guitars and microphones produce
mono signals. Right-click the track and select Track Properties from the popup menu. This opens
the Track Properties dialog, where you can specify the desired input port. Select the appropriate
side of your stereo pair, either left or right as opposed to stereo.
Also make sure you don't have a mono adapter going into the Line-in and that you have the Left side
of your sound card (mono) chosen for input in SONAR.
Previously recorded tracks are mixed into my new recordings
This can happen when your soundcard is set to record everything that comes out of your computer
speakers.
1. Click on the Windows Start button and go to All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Volume Control.
The Volume Control window appears.
2. On the Options menu, click Properties.
The Properties dialog appears.
3. In the Adjust Volume For section, click Recording.
4. Click OK to close the Properties dialog.
The Record Mixer appears.
5. Make sure What You Hear or Stereo Mix (exact name various depending on the sound card
manufacturer) is not selected. If this option is enabled, click the Select check box below the
desired input (normally Line In or Mic).
This problem can also occur when you are using an analog mixer in your setup. Carefully follow all
of your signal paths to ensure that your sound cards audio output is not being looped back into itself.
You should also consider the possibility of your microphone picking up the signal from your speakers
or headphones.
Only a flat line/silence is recorded
In Windows XP, click the Start button and go to Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Volume Control to open the Windows Mixer.
The Windows Mixer controls the volume levels of your sound card inputs and can also mute any
input or output device.