I'm trying to find the way for the channel meters to start working before I start to record, so I know if my microphone volume is right or I have toi adjust it. The meters start to function after I hit record and not before. How can I get them to respond to the input I'm using?
Welcome to the Magix Sound Forge forum @eherranzm.
You should state which version of SF you are using as well as other pertinent info. Read the Sticky at the forum head.
That said, I am not very familiar with Sound Forge AS (Audio Studio) but the following record instructions for SF Pro may be of help and mentions record-ready metering.
- Go to "Options> Preferences> Audio" and select the 'Record' tab.
- Confirm or select the desired audio device type ,
- Select "File > New" and set sample rate and bit depth parameters
- Go to "View> Record options" and make an other parameter changes if needed
- Leave the "Record options" window open and select "Arm" (shortcut: Ctrl+ Shift+ A)
- View the record level meters in the Record options window, make any necessary record level adjustments at the source or the A/D interface/soundcard
- Commence recording by selecting "Record" in the transport (shortcut: Ctrl+ R) .
btw, Prior to recording the desired sample rate and bit depth can be changed by selecting "File> New". Typically, 44.1kHz for music and other audio only material, 48kHz is the standard audio sample rate for video. I usually recommend saving and editing in a PCM <.wav> file format. An MP3 or other lossy format can be encoded from the PCM master for end users distribution.