Audio Resolution

If I set up my audio interface to 24-bit/96khz when recording, would GarageBand record on the same resolution? and if yes, would it export to HD to the same resolution? So far it exports at 44.1khz !!

wmb1969 wrote:
would GarageBand record on the same resolution?
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#gbresolution
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How do i know what audio resolution i recorded at?

I'm not sure what audio resolution i recorded a project at and I don't think the audio resolution selection in the Preferences stays where you set it for each individual project, I believe it defaults to 'Good'. thanks.
-Brian

Cartner wrote:
I'm not sure what audio resolution i recorded a project at
You could always export it ("Share") to itunes. Once in iTunes, you could Get Info (click Command I), and the Summary page will list the resolution.
(make sure to "Send your song to iTunes in its original quality" - don't compress).
Cartner wrote:
I don't think the audio resolution selection in the Preferences stays where you set it for each individual project, I believe it defaults to 'Good'.
My experience is that it does remember its last setting, and doesn't change until you change it.

What is Garageband's Audio Resolution

I was recently flirting with the ideal of upgrading to either Logic Express or the full blown logic to take the step beyond garageband. The deciding factor would be if the audio resolution of garageband is less than that of logic express or logic pro.
I have a prosonus firepod that I use with garageband. Works well. However, if I am not getting the full audio resolution out of the firepod due to the lack of audio resolution in garageband then it is time for me to upgrade.
Does anyone know the audio resolution of garageband?
Thansk

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#gbresolution

Which audio resolution is good for FCPX?

Hello to all! I am doing audio work in Garage band and export it finally to be used in my projects. At present the audio resolution for export is 'better' in which setting the export is 16-bit quality. Will opting to select 'best' which gives 24-bit quality give me enhanced results? BTW, the exported audio has to pass through Mr. iTunes before it reaches FCPX, and I need to further tinker with the format while importing the song from GB into iTunes. Any guidance in this matter will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Dr. Somanna

We have a quaint expression concerning the polishing of a turd and 24bit audio appears to fall into this category with regards to normal humans.
The general opinion appears to be that it is a waste of time unless you are a very skilled audio engineer undertaking unusual tasks.
For a more in-depth answer kindly peruse these articles:-
http://www.tested.com/tech/1905-the-real-differences-between-16-bit-and-24-bit-a udio/
http://tweakheadz.com/16-bit-vs-24-bit-audio/
http://www.head-fi.org/t/415361/24bit-vs-16bit-the-myth-exploded
http://gizmodo.com/5768446/why-24+bit-audio-will-be-bad-for-users
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun08/articles/qa0608_2.htm

GarageBand 'audio resolution' in 'advanced' preferences

Further to my recent post re GarageBand suddenly quitting while recording a radio broadcast because 'file had exceeded 2GB limit' (or something to that effect), even though I had set it to 80 bpm which should have given me over 5hrs of recording time : nevertheless it carried on recording when I clicked the record button again.
I had selected 'Best' from the Audio Resolution drop-down menu in the GarageBand Preferences tab. Would this have any influence ? I do want the best recording I can get, to burn to CD. Is it necessary to select Audio Resolution before recording, or is it something that can be selected after recording ?
The next part of the Ring Cycle I am recording is this afternoon, so would be grateful for any solution that would prevent GarageBand unexpectedly quitting again, before then !

Built-in is the only selection because both the Internal Mic and the Line-In are "built-in". Selecting which one GB uses is done via System prefs on your computer, the person that gave you that advice was mistaken.
There is no "setting" to correct your problem, you can't do what you are trying to do:
http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#micline
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Audio resolution - is it "retroactive"?

...in other words, if i change the resolution from "best" to good, in the hope of preventing that warning about optimization from interupting my work flow, does it affect everything i have recorded, or just the audio i record after i change the setting?
david
bolton, ontario

david henman wrote:
...in other words, if i change the resolution from "best" to good, in the hope of preventing that warning about optimization from interupting my work flow, does it affect everything i have recorded, or just the audio i record after i change the setting?
david
bolton, ontario
Hi David,
Just the audio you record after you change the setting. I.e., not retroactive.

Highest audio resolution for Touch?

Hi,
32gb 2nd gen touch here. Was hoping to find out the maximum resolution this unit can handle. For example...I loaded songs in 24bit/96khz and 24bit/192khz in both wav and aiff and niether resolutions will play. I'm assuming the max is 44 khz.Is that correct? Thanks.

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Optical output from 1080p Apple TV same audio resolution as hdmi?

Will the new 1080p Apple TV get the same ouput and throughput bitrate from optical connection as the hdmi connection?
Assuming it's 96 Mbps, since that's what a MacBook can do..
Trying to decide whether to connect to receiver using HDMI or optical.

I have gone through FOUR of the new "black box" Apple TVs (and a couple of brand-new HDMI cables). They all have this problem: Lift the unit and the picture goes black. There is clearly a manufacturing defect in the HDMI port for ALL Apple TV units.
Furthermore, it has become apparent that when inadvertently disconnecting HDMI when powered on (or deliberately) it eventually causes the HDMI port to fail completely.
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Nudging audio in very small increments

Hello,
First, full disclosure, total n00b to video editing in general. I've done a lot of audio mixing and edit over the years.
In some ways I'm getting ahead of myself on this particular little project, I have not (yet) put in the time I should in general learning about iMovie. I don't yet know the names of windows etc. Time is a bit of the essence to get something done is the reason I'm posting here; I do realize I need to do some general learning before getting frustrated over a small item like this.
That all said, my specific issue is that I'm not able to "nudge" an audio track with enough fine control to sync it properly. This project is a live band video, and I have remixed the audio tracks (which were recorded separately as 24 tracks). The original audio is still there, although I've detached it. I'm leaving it there to make it easier to sync as I can see drum hits etc. For this particular song it starts "all in" so it's very easy to see the beginning of the audio. So to set the stage so to speak I have two audio tracks: the original and my new one. They appear pretty much identical so it *should* be very easy to make sure they are lined up. However...even zoomed all the way in I can't get it exactly lined up. My new audio "jumps" from too far ahead to too far behind. In audio software this behavior would make me think "snap to grid is on"...I turned off the only two settings (under View) that sounded like a snap feature.
I've tried a number of things and either;
- the software has a limitation on audio resolution (as far as moving goes) and I'd have to hard-edit my track in Logic by a few milliseconds...seems crazy
or
- I'm missing a setting that would let me do this.
I appreciate any info you might give me on this. I'll still keep messing with it and learning, but any info that would help me get this video synced up quickly would be much appreciated. Tough to be so close yet so far!

Yes, Final Cut Pro would let you get it very close.
FCPX has a big learning curve, but on the other hand, you can import your iMovie Project and Event and go on from there.
If you decide to sync it automatically, there are some good video tutorials on how to use the Multicam feature.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKhmZbVgywk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQzOycTlOU
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Optical digital audio input port on MacBook Pro

I believe that the optical digital audio inputs on the latest MacBook Pros are defective. I am not sure if the problem is with the hardware or the software.
I use two analog-to-digital converters in my recording studio: the Grace Design Lunatec V3, and the Mytek Stereo96 ADC. Both produce a SPDIF stereo signal with a Toslink output port. I use a Toslink cable with the required 3.5mm adapter.
Both of these converters work perfectly with my 24" iMac. In mid-December of 2009, I got a 15" MacBook Pro. There was difficulty getting the MacBook Pro to recognize a signal from either converter, and when the signal was recognized, the recordings were crackly, pitch-shifted, off-speed, and sometimes parts of the recording would get repeated. All of the settings were adjusted, including the bit-rate and sampling frequency, as well as the Audio Resolution (in both Garage Band and Twisted Wave).
I took the MacBook Pro to the Apple Store, and was very pleased with the service there. My MacBook Pro was replaced with a new one. However, when I brought the new MacBook Pro into my studio, there were the same problems.
At the encouragement of a technician at Apple Care, last weekend I brought one of my converters (the Lunatec V3) to the local Apple Store and made recordings on a number of their machines. The results:
Perfect recordings on the 27" iMac and the Mac Pro. This is in addition to my own 24" iMac.
The same problems - dropped connection, crackly noise, shifts in pitch, and repeated phrases - in two 17" MacBook Pros and one 15" MacBook Pro. This is in addition to the two 15" MacBook Pros that I have tried at home.
I have a case number with Apple Care, but haven't heard back from anyone in a week. I am thinking of just returning the MacBook Pro, but it is a very nice machine in every other way.
Is this an acknowledged problem at Apple, and can a fix be expected?
Thanks,
Mike

What a great job! I've been enjoying making very amateur "audiobooks" for a young grand-daughter recently (simply using a USB mike plugged into one of the MBPs) and emailing her mother the results. Its a great way of remembering old childhood favourites and inflicting them on (whoops, I mean 'enhancing the education of" ) the next generation. Very amateur, but she really enjoys them, I gather. Doing it for real must actually be quite a buzz.
A couple more passing thoughts on the original topic. I guess you will have worked through such things, but does it make any difference whether the MBP is running from power or from battery? The "power in" section of the MBP is located pretty close to the optical port circuitry and might contribute to interference, I guess.
Another possibility might even relate to the proximity of the Mac power adaptor or the computer itself to the other equipment. Have you tried hooking it up to different power outlets, increasing distance between the power block or the computer and the other gear, introducing some shielding, etc etc.
Finally, there can be an issue in which residual current occurs on the body of the MBP itself when it is hooked up using the "duckhead" unearthed powerplug rather than the three prong earthed power lead. I would imagine this, too, could interfere with sensitive gear. (just thoughts from an old audio buff).
Cheers
Rod

Sampling Rate- How do I check and adjust the sampling rate on my Laptop?

For the purposes of matching the sampling rates on my laptop to my usb microphone, (recording in garageband) how do I find out what the sampling rates are on my 2009 macbook? Many thanks!

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Repeated Error: Disk is too slow. (Record) (-10005)

Hello brilliant forum users,
I'm using a brand new mac mini with all of the software updated. It's got 2GB of RAM.
I am recording spoken word through a mixer, onto one track (male basic).
There are no other tracks.
I have no other applications open, and the computer has had a fresh boot.
I am getting this error repeatedly, intermittently, with no apparent cause:
Disk is too slow. (Record)
(-10005)
After googling and reading up, I have done the following:
Made sure FileVault is off (it was).
Turned off time machine (I had it on).
In the energy saver preference, deselected 'put hard disk(s) to sleep when possible'.
Still, the error occurred.
Then, I decided to record to my 500GB external (backup) drive, which is connected via usb (I do not have a firewire external drive). I thought, surely this will fix the problem. I made sure time machine was disabled.
Still, the error occurred.
It is totally random, happens at 2 minutes, 20 minutes, or not at all.
I have recording audio resolution set at 'good'.
I am recording via an audio-in (3.5mm I think?) aux cable from an OUT on the mixer.
It seems that I should call apple, but I am at a meditation center in Thailand, and the time difference makes it difficult, not to mention that the computer is in the meditation hall, which makes phone calls difficult.
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I have also been getting this one intermittently while playing back - sometimes while playing back only one track. Don't know if it's related.
Part of the project was not played
This project has too many real instrument tracks to be played in real-time.
To optimize performance, see the 'Optimizing GarageBand performance' page in GB Help.
hmmm.. that doesn't sound right - and may suggest a software issue.
Have you tried creating a new user account (go to System Preferences, Accounts, and add another account with the "+" sign) and using Garageband from a new account?
Or if that's not working, do a complete uninstall of Garageband...
• trash GB receipts (at the hard drive level)
• trash your Caches folder (at the user level)
• trash all GB preferences (at the user level)
• trash the GB application
... then reinstall Garageband from scratch?
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How do I create a smaller (iPod-sized) copy of library?

I’d like to create a much smaller copy of my iTunes library, one that will fit on my iPod. I’ve been using Apple Lossless encoding for all my CD ripping to maintain high sound fidelity, but it’s now over 100GB and growing.
Is there a way to create a copy of the library with lower audio resolution (like AAC or even mp3) that maintains album artwork, playlists, ID3 tags and the like?
Thank you.
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Message was edited by: BflatBlues

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Then you could create a playlist where the rule was to include "Kind" is MP3/AAC. Then set up your iPod to only sync that playlist (rather than the whole library) and you will end up with only MP3 and AAC files on your iPod.
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In iTunes you can also right click on any header, get the pull down of all available headers you can show and pick KIND (which shows what format the tunes are in). You can sort on this column if you ever want to group together all the MP3 or AAC files to be able to select them all at once and to do group things on them like deleting them all, dragging them to a manually created playlist or onto a manually updated iPod, check or uncheck the box in front of each one, etc.
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Final Export of a Project Slightly Out Of Sync

Hi there,
I'm trying to find an answer to what seems to be a common issue when exporting projects out of Final Cut Pro X, however I haven't yet found any answers that work or that tell me things I don't already know (don't mean to sound know-it-all though).
The issue is that after I have exported my project, the audio and video are out of sync. It doesn't drift as the video goes on; it's out of sync by the same amount from start to end. Of course, when editing and viewing the project in Final Cut, the sync is fine.
The project was created from scratch with the Apple ProRes 422 setting, the two original camera angles were both 25p, the audio I'm using is 48K/24bit which the project is setup as also. The audio was originally recorded at 48k/24bit and mixed seperately in Pro Tools and was exported as a wave file (48K/24bit) and brought back into Final Cut.
I can't think of what else to describe. All the project settings and the original footage and audio setting are exactly matched. There's no frame rate changes, no audio resolution changes, no MP3 in the mix, no apparent issue when viewing/editiing in the project, and I even tried optimising the video and exporting just to see if that made any difference.
I usually listen to the audio via an RME souncard which is setup to be low latency. However, whether I view the project and then export via the external audio interface, or view the project and export via the laptop speakers (with not extrernal audio interface connected) it's the same result: slightly out of sync video!
If anyone has any ideas I would be most grateful.
Cheers,
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Hey Russ,
Thanks for your time. When I say a 'common issue' I found that when I searched it both on Google as well as this support forum I found multiple threads and questions pertaining to this issue of sync and/or drift.
I tested this single angle idea by using the footage in a nother project and exporting part of that (without changing angles) and it seemed to be OK. However I have other projects which are only single angle but they export slightly out of sync as well. I haven't found a common denominator yet.
When I say out of sync, it's not dramatic, however it's always the same - the audio is just a few frames behind the video. This has happened with most of my projects using different footage and different audio, etc. No matter what setting audio and video are recorded at, and regardless of whether I dramaticallty colourise or add effects to the video or not, it's always the same result; slightly behind audio when exported.
With regard to presets, do you meet export settings? If so, I'm mostly exporting using H.264 and as a Quicktime Move (AAC) output. I've tried various resolution changes and tinkering but nothing has changed.
If you're referring to project setup presets, I can't really change too many things because obviously the audio resolution and video frame rates are predetermined so I can't try 25p footage in a 30p project, etc.
Thanks again,
Chris

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