Display levels while recording is on standby: This will enable the DB level meter to show audio levels before recording starts.įor professional grade microphones recommended for use with WavePad, see WavePad Recommended Microphones.

Use overdub as default recording mode: This will change the recording mode to overdub (mix recording with current audio). Any audio over this level will be 'clipped', which means that it is distorted, losing audio quality. You should adjust your recording volume to ensure that the level never reaches 0dB during normal recording. If the level display remains black then no audio is being received. This level display will show the level of any audio picked up through that device. There is a level display below the Volume control, so you can see the effects of your volume changes. If you choose to record in stereo, then WavePad will use more than one of these channels, but you only need to select one. Some devices will list which channels they have available. If you select 'Master Volume' then you can adjust the volume directly from the Recording Options window. If you select 'Windows Record Mixer' then a button will appear that will allow you to open the Windows Record Mixer and adjust recording levels there. Many devices will have two options: 'Windows Record Mixer', and 'Master Volume'.

The 'Input' list will change depending on your device. Select your preferred device from the 'Device' list. This is where you select the device that WavePad should record from.

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