How to record playing audio?

nob · Dec 25, 2006, 11:26 AM

After a day of struggle with the kX mixer I give up - I can't force my pc to record playing audio files, no matter whether it's from a video, mp3 or wav. I just can't believe that drivers such advanced in that matter can't do such simple thing, which I do without problem with my old pc with SB 128 PCI (Creative drivers) on board. All you have to do there is switch recording to the lsat option ('Stereo mix' or something) and in recording programs (I used EAC and Audacity) volume bar starts bouncing joyfully. Some specs: WinXP, SB 0220 Live! 5.1 digital, kX 3538l, headphones and speakers connected to 2 audio-outs. Here are presets I use:

PLAYING:
kX default - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/kxdefault.kx
simple stereo one - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/stereo.kx

RECORDING:
Line In recording - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/nob_LineIn_recording.kx
Mic recording - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/nob_Mic_recording.kx

Unfortunately, I haven't found why changing AC97 settings to 'Stereo Mix', 'Mono Mix' doesn't work in recording program. Please, help me if you know what I do wrong.

Warm Greetings for everyone,
happy_to_be_on_board_nob

PS Sorry about the mess with triple posting - I had some problems with saving my post because of losing connection with the site. I managed to delete the unneeded posts.

Maddogg6 · Dec 25, 2006, 05:55 PM

goto KX Mixer/recording page - and set 'WAVE RECORDING LEVEL' level slider - and make sure 'Master recording level' is adjusted as well.
AC97 - is 'physical' inputs like Line / Mic /Aux etc... the stereo mix ONLY means a 'mix' of those inputs coming out of PROLOG and has nothing to do with 'WAVE PLAYBACK' - which are coming from FXBUSS instead.

Its also recommended that you read the guides found here too as well as the KX help file.
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/announcement.php?f=74&a=18

nob · Dec 28, 2006, 01:13 PM

Thank you Maddogg6!

And, o stupidity of mine

Haven't thought about such a simple thing. Everyting works fine now. I agree with your advice, too. Still, I have to find the time to get through some guides. As for now it's somewhat overwhelming for me, especially when I want to find one particular answer.

Thanks once again,
nob

Maddogg6 · Dec 28, 2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nob

Thank you Maddogg6!

And, o stupidity of mine

Haven't thought about such a simple thing. Everyting works fine now. I agree with your advice, too. Still, I have to find the time to get through some guides. As for now it's somewhat overwhelming for me, especially when I want to find one particular answer.

Thanks once again,
nob

Very glad to have helped.

Dec 25, 2006, 11:26 AM	#1
nob DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	How to record playing audio? After a day of struggle with the kX mixer I give up - I can't force my pc to record playing audio files, no matter whether it's from a video, mp3 or wav. I just can't believe that drivers such advanced in that matter can't do such simple thing, which I do without problem with my old pc with SB 128 PCI (Creative drivers) on board. All you have to do there is switch recording to the lsat option ('Stereo mix' or something) and in recording programs (I used EAC and Audacity) volume bar starts bouncing joyfully. Some specs: WinXP, SB 0220 Live! 5.1 digital, kX 3538l, headphones and speakers connected to 2 audio-outs. Here are presets I use: PLAYING: kX default - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/kxdefault.kx simple stereo one - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/stereo.kx RECORDING: Line In recording - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/nob_LineIn_recording.kx Mic recording - http://www.tkdami.pl/~nob/nob_Mic_recording.kx Unfortunately, I haven't found why changing AC97 settings to 'Stereo Mix', 'Mono Mix' doesn't work in recording program. Please, help me if you know what I do wrong. Warm Greetings for everyone, happy_to_be_on_board_nob PS Sorry about the mess with triple posting - I had some problems with saving my post because of losing connection with the site. I managed to delete the unneeded posts. Last edited by nob; Dec 25, 2006 at 11:36 AM.

Dec 25, 2006, 05:55 PM	#2
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 50	goto KX Mixer/recording page - and set 'WAVE RECORDING LEVEL' level slider - and make sure 'Master recording level' is adjusted as well. AC97 - is 'physical' inputs like Line / Mic /Aux etc... the stereo mix ONLY means a 'mix' of those inputs coming out of PROLOG and has nothing to do with 'WAVE PLAYBACK' - which are coming from FXBUSS instead. Its also recommended that you read the guides found here too as well as the KX help file. http://www.hardwareheaven.com/announcement.php?f=74&a=18

Dec 28, 2006, 01:13 PM	Thread Starter #3
nob DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thank you Maddogg6! And, o stupidity of mine Haven't thought about such a simple thing. Everyting works fine now. I agree with your advice, too. Still, I have to find the time to get through some guides. As for now it's somewhat overwhelming for me, especially when I want to find one particular answer. Thanks once again, nob