I record and produce podcast content using Sound Forge. My normal sample rate is 44,100. Recently, when I attempt to copy and paste from a 44,100 file to another 44,100 file I get the error message, "The source sample rate is higher than the desitnation sample rate.... How do I correct this problem?
Give a more detailed description of your process. Does this problem happen with every combination of files or just with a particular combination? Is another program besides SF involved in the process? If so, that could be creating errors that SF is merely detecting, not causing.
There are a lot of possibilities, but you need to provide more information before they can be narrowed down.
Confirm both file's Properties are set to 44.1k. . I do not currently have access to a PC but I recall 'Properties' are in the 'View' menu.
One program is involved - SF. Here is the most recent example of the problem, I have produced a podcast master - a wav file - at 44,100. Then I recorded a repair piece - a wav file - to insert into the master. I use the same 44,100 sample rate. I copy the repair piece, set my curser in the master where I want to place the insert, and select paste. SF displays the message, "The source sample rate is lower than the destination sample rate. This will cause the source data to play faster and sound higher pitched in the destination."
What happens if you disregard the message and paste in anyway, does it in fact playback sped up and pitched higher? (typical of pasting 44.1k data into a 48k project)
btw, Please state what version of SF you use.
The clip inserts and plays at a slower speed than the track around it.
That would indicate the secondary file is recording @ 48kHz or above, Recheck the settings in SF and your interface. Have you tried saving the new recording at 44.1 prior to copy/paste?
Assuming you are using SF Pro 11 or higher peruse these instructions:
- Select "File> New" and set the sample rate, bit depth and number of channels
- Go to "Options> Preferences> Audio" and select the 'Record' tab.
- Confirm or select the desired 'record device type'
- Go to "View> Record options" and make any parameter changes if necessary
- Leave the "Record options" window open and select "Arm" (or keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+ Shift+ A)
- Viewing the record level meters in the Record options window, make any necessary record level adjustments in the audio source.
- Commence recording by selecting "Record" in the transport (or shortcut: Ctrl+ R) .
Thank you. Will try your recommendations