Practical guide
Identify clipping in a recorded live sample
Identify clipping in a recorded live sample: a practical process, a clearly illustrated example and checks to use before the next live session.
A practical process
- Listen for harsh distortion during louder syllables and compare quieter speech.
- Check available level indicators at each stage of the actual signal path.
- Reduce the overloaded stage and record the same loud phrase again.
Worked example
If distortion is already present in the microphone recording, lowering the final broadcast volume will not restore the damaged sound. Find the earliest stage where the problem appears. A repeated controlled phrase helps distinguish overload from unrelated network or playback glitches.
Before the next session
Use the current Aseacast product overview to check which parts of this workflow fit your setup.