Audio line level input gain too high

I've had this problem since getting my macbook 3 months ago. The line level input gain seems to be set very high no matter what & it still is too high after going into system preferences/sound & adjusting the input volume all the way down. I bought a Griffin imic thinking that might help getting around the problem, but it's just as overloading with the imic as using the macbook's built-in line input. Has anyone else experienced this? Any fixes?

Got it fixed, defective user

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Audio Input Gain Too High - Line Input

Using GarageBand, I'm trying to record audio on the line level input. It records, but it's always too high. I can hear the distortion and see the clipping in GB. Using System Preferences Sound, I set the input level all the way to 0 and it makes no difference.
My sound source is the line-level output of an 8 channel PA.
Any ideas?

Got it fixed, defective user

I had gain too high and mike was too sensitive, now my audio is distorted!

Is there any hope for me? I was using an external directional mike, and I think I had the gain (or mike input volume) too high.
I was recording an outside rock concert, and the sound is muddy, distorted, and horrible. Can I use Soundtrack Pro to clean this up? Is there anything I can do or is the situation hopeless?
Thanks for any help.

All of us who work with technology can tell stories of really bad mistakes we made
as we were learning our craft. Some of them are funny. Some are not. But we learn and move on.
There's nothing you can do about that distortion.
However, from now on, you will always remember to check your levels and monitor your audio.

Recording line-level input with Griffin iMic

I'm having trouble recording line-level input from a stereo system with a Griffin iMic. Even though all extraneous inputs have been deactivated, I'm still getting a slight feedback hum. There should be no extraneous noise whatsoever. I haven't done this in quite a while, so I've forgotten what I must do. Any help is apprreciated. Thanks very much. Peace,
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I'm trying to digitize an audio cassette with
Soundtrack Pro. My setup includes a Griffin iMic
that goes to a USB port. The trouble I'm having is
in controlling the input volume. The level meters
indicate clipping, but I'm not clear how to set the
input level.
If it's in the Recording tab (>Input) with the Gain
slider, mine is greyed out.
M Wohlgy,
(I know this is months after your post.)
Control of the iMic volume is in the Preferences pane called "Sound". You can set the output and the input levels there.
Remember the iMic's position switch works only for the imput, either close to the microphone icon for "microphone" or away from it for "line in".
I use the iMic exclusively.
David

Audio line-in input won't work

Hello,
have used Garageband several times in the past, and have had no problems setting the input as audio line-in to record my guitar. However, I tried again for the first time in a couple of years the other day and neither my Powerbook or my iMac would allow me to do it. In System Preferences, the audio line-in input option was not in the drop-down menu. I could only choose iSight or built-in microphone.
I don't think it is the mini-jack adapter that I am using that is the problem. It hasn't been damaged as far as I can see and fits in the socket fine. I tried it in the headphones socket and it clicks in place there and registers in the system preferences. Has there been some kind of bug in a recent(ish) update that has killed audio line-in inputs?
Am running Leopard on PowerPc processors. Realise that the tide has turned against these two computers and that they will need replacing in the next year or two.
Any help massively appreciated ...

Did you see the fix for this problem and did you try it? I use to do a lot of direct line in recording with my guitar and now I have the same problem. I won't be able to try to fix till tonight. I am in Oregon. So I was just curious if you got a solution.
Cause I am kind of ****** about this.
I would appreciate you feedback!
Thanks
Mat

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I want to connect it with my Audigy 2 ZS, I don't know which cable I need, and what I have to do?!
p.s.: It is a Pioneer Home Cinema ( S-W80S )Message Edited by MorbidArchangel on 2-09-2006:56 AM

MorbidArchangel,
You can use a cable like this to connect your A2ZS to your home theater system if it has the requisite number of RCA jacks.

Audio: Line level Analog Out

I am trying to connect a Mac Mini (intel) to a regular Samsung HD LCD TV. DVI-to-HDMI works well for the video, but in order to get the audio, I am looking to get an analog, *line-level signal out* of the mini.
Any idea of how to achieve this?
TV audio input is RCA (red/white plugs). All the cables I have at the moment, seem to pull *headphone level* from the mac mini.
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Your experience is a little unusual, and in fact if anything it should go the other way, since the output voltage for headphones is a little above the line-level typically used for pre-amped signals for which RCA inputs are commonly used, Thus if anything, the volume from the mini via the TV should be higher than normal TV channels.
All that being said, that assumes you have the volume control on the mini turned up of course! I typically leave mine at maximum (this is set in the Sounds preference pane, though I'm sure you know that!) and thus control the overall volume via the TV.
If your mini's volume is already a max, then test the output with a pair of headphones (or iPod earpieces etc) to check the output level is actually what it should be. If it's too low, there's a problem in the mini or with MacOS, if it's normal, then there's a problem with the audio cable or the TV. In the latter regard, I'm not familiar with the specific TV you have, but you might find you need to set the correct input for the video input you are using.

Audio line level out

I would like to hook up my dual 1GHz G4 (quicksilver) to my stereo but the headphone output provides very low volume audio output. What is the best way to boos my audio output so that the stereo has a decent input? Is there a way to get a line level output (via a USB device for example)? I tried some bluetooth receivers but apparently Apple provides only low quality audio output (telephone quality) via bluetooth.

Hi Billy,
here, try this: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6434002/wo/Pp3Jk gGCXGFW3DJqV6s18k78CEQ/2.0.21.1.0.8.25.7.11.7.3
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Audio Line-In Input: Not Reading Sound

So here's my problem:
I tried recording some stuff I was doing in my DAW using Quicktime's Audio Recording option. My understanding is that I simply start a new recording, choose my input device, and start recording (by which I chose "Built-In Input: Line In"). I chose that option thinking, "Oh hey, I obviously want the highest quality sound for a recording so my friends can hear what I'm doing...why not have them hear what I'm hearing in my headphones?" Turns out, after I listened back to the recording....NO SOUND. I triple checked but the audio clip had no sound...just silence. Then, I went to system preferences, checked to make sure the correct Audio Input was selected...yes: "Line In: Audio Line-in port," NOT "internal microphone." Ok...so what now?
Then I went into the AUDIO MIDI SETUP in Utilities to make sure everything was okay there. Everything's fine...except the master volume on my Built-in Input is set to "0." The left and right faders are at a moderate level but the master is simply 0 (and it won't let me adjust it...it's just grayed out). The weird thing is, when I go back to system preferences, I have the Built-In Input level turned up. Why are these two levels different if they're the same input? Is this why I'm getting no sound when trying to record things like: music coming from my DAW, or simple audio tracks on my mac, or other recordings? I should emphasize: I AM hearing sound through my output, BUT I am NOT able to record that sound with a recording device. I've tried multiple things: Line In application, Audacity, restarting comp, changing to audo interface, checking DAW settings, etc. Why is my Line-In Input getting no signal? Thanks guys!
My specs:
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp644

Couple of things to check, you say you have selected line in ok, are you sending an analog signal to the line in port?(It needs to be analog to be seen) If you are, when you open QT, under file click new audio recording, then also click the little white triangle on the upper right and make sure that it is set to line is a well. You need to click the red square to begin recording. Also check the Audio MIDI Set Up is configured as in the 2nd screen shot

Will iPhone 5 take line-level input via the headphone jack?

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Hi Macnificent Support,
If you are looking for music or audio recording options for your iPhone, you may find the selection on following page helpful (other options may also be available from other providers):
Apple Store - iPhone Accessories - Music Creation
http://store.apple.com/us/iphone/iphone-accessories/music-audio-creation
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Line out audio line level too low to be useable, just started after update

I'm pretty sure this is a software issue. My line out level is so low it is not useable. Headphone jack still works. I removed all the audio preferences, cleared the cache, rebooted, reconfigured audio midi setup. I maxed out the volume, used the sound preference pane and selected line out. No improvent.
I picked up an m-audio Fast Track for now. Has anyone experienced this and resolevod it. I'm running 10.5.8...
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I put my son's PPC Mac Mini in target disk mode and booted off of it. Audio issue still persists. I wonder if the digital out / line out switch has a non volitile register ? or it could be fried ? I booted linux on onthe box and used alsamixer
I saw the ES9168 (or something like that).. that's the switch right ? It had no value.
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Audio Line-in input and BT Headset output not working

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I'm trying to run the Line-in into my MBPro and route the output to my Logitech H800 BT Headphones at the same time (a pass through), but can't get it to work.
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6. Next, select the Ouput button from Sound Effects, Output, Input buttons.
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10. NO SOUND :-(
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ahh sry, thats how the line in works on my Mac Pro, I guess the Macbook is different. This is a program I use in conjunction with another called 'soundflower' to route my audio to all the places it needs to go:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11333/linein
If you need to run multiple instances, you can open up terminal and type
open -n /Applications/[PUT PROGRAM NAME HERE].app/
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Man I just posted that - did you actually read it??
Create an Input object in your environment.
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I have been trying to get the IDT HD sound card in my HP Pavilion dv7-1130us laptop to allow me to switch from "microphone" to "Line In" input signal. I cannot find an option anywhere in the laptop do this. There is not a separate Line-In jack on the laptop. The mike jack is it.
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The HP Support Assistant tells me that the driver for my sound card is up-to-date.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. I've been trying to find a solution on my own for a couple days with no luck.

Hi Amanda,
Try the following.
Download the IDT Audio installer on the link below and save it to your Downloads folder.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52501-53000/sp52658.exe
When done, open windows Control Panel, open Device Manager and open up Sound, Video and Game Controllers. Right click the IDT device and select Uninstall - you should also get a prompt to remove the current driver, tick the box to allow this and then proceed with the uninstall.
When complete, shut down the notebook, unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery. Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert the battery and plug in the AC Adapter.
Tap away at the esc key as you start the notebook to launch the Start-up Menu and then select f10 to enter the bios menu. Press f5 to load the defaults ( this is sometimes f9, but the menu at the bottom will show the correct key ), use the arrow keys to select 'Yes' and hit enter. Press f10 to save the setting and again use the arrow keys to select 'Yes' and hit enter.
Let Windows fully load - it will automatically load an audio driver, but just let this complete. Then open your Downloads folder, right click on the IDT installer and select 'Run as Administrator' to start the installation. When this has completed, right click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and select Playback Devices. Left click 'Speakers and Headphones' once to highlight it and then click the Set Default button - check if you now have audio.
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