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I'm using a Realtek HD audio card and I'm recording with Acid Xpress 5.0. I'm trying to record vocals over a music track and I want the music to play through headphones while I'm recording, but it records the vocals and the music track together instead of giving me the vocal track by itself. I downloaded Audacity and it did the same thing so I think the problem is with the sound card. If anyone has any tips on solving this problem that would be great.

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anonymous Thu, 12/18/2008 - 11:45

hey, had similar problem, this worked for me.

Open the windows mixer. if it's not on the toolbar on the bottom right of the screen, go to control panel - sound and audio devices and under device volume, press advanced. then options - properties, under mixer device select input, now you will get a mixer for all the inputs. I think it's the stereo mix causing problems, so mute it, if not, mute all of the channels u don't use.

Space Mon, 12/22/2008 - 20:43

Anyone who refuses to upgrade an onboard soundcard deserves to remain unplugged AND unsigned!! Audio I/O devices are just to reasonably priced these days for committed individuals. Granted being committed can be a stumbling block. But get the nurse to sneak out and get you something decent for recording. And use the blocks for your percussion section!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

anonymous Wed, 01/28/2009 - 17:56

Damn space lol! I never said I refuse. Just havent needed too. Mine does well for what I use it for. Im not looking for a Recording Contract anyway. My onboard soundcard recorded the demo's that got my pub deal. Besides I've seen plenty of idiots with better gear that in now way put forth a better sound. Not to mention my publisher pays for studio time on fully produced demo's.