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Make sure you set the recording device to record in Stereo mode in Audacity.

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I have a Samson c 01 Mic with a Focusrite Scarlett Solo audio interface and a Sony MDR7506 Studio headphone. For some godamn reason when i record in Audacity the playback is only int the left ear. I record with the MS game capture software ITS FINE! i record using an online recording app its fine! wtf is going on? I searched the focus rite website and they telling me about setting the recording option to mono input .... ITS SET TO THAT IN AUDACITY AND I STILL HAVE TO CONVERT MY RECORDINGS TO STEREO AFTER THE FACT SO I CAN HEAR THEM IN BOTH EARS! this is truly frustrating..

Bolivia.

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Make sure you set the recording device to record in Stereo mode in Audacity.

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19 minutes ago, Spotty said:

Make sure you set the recording device to record in Stereo mode in Audacity.

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ive tried both settings and they didnt work

 

Bolivia.

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Whether it's set to mono or stereo, it should still play out of both left and right speakers.

 

Make sure the pan is set in the center:

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7 minutes ago, deandip said:

Whether it's set to mono or stereo, it should still play out of both left and right speakers.

 

Make sure the pan is set in the center:

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when i get home ill try that.. but if you have more tips i could use just in case..

Bolivia.

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I'm afraid I can't think of anything else that is likely to be the issue since it seems it's just an audacity issue.

 

But if it doesn't work, you could try right clicking on your audio icon and choosing sounds, then go to the playback tab, then right click on your speaker/headphone device and select properties, then click on levels, and then click on the balance button and make sure the numbers are equal for both Left and Right.

 

edit: also check the recording tab and check your recording device balance levels as well, this probably should be checked first instead of playback device.

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On 9/3/2018 at 7:57 AM, Spotty said:

Make sure you set the recording device to record in Stereo mode in Audacity.

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had to close and reopen software after changing

Bolivia.

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