2009
12.13

Audio Interface timing calibration

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Video displaying how to setup multiple device i/o offsets in Sonar. A problem many don’t know they have.

Ever wonder why the timing of what you record sounds so off? Well you might just be that off, or you might need to figure out your interface offset. I have yet to see an interface without the need for manual compensation.  A/D D/A’s, drivers, & software all contributed to this unavoidable problem.

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    Randy said: 2009.12.13 19:29

    Great tutorial! thank!!!!

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    tongsong said: 2010.01.04 01:10

    hi vieris , i juz timed my motu MKII 828, and its offseted 559 samples , is that normal?

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      rhythminmind said: 2010.01.04 01:47

      What software/driver/ & buffer settings are you running with?

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        tongsong said: 2010.01.04 02:10

        hi thx for your prompt reply, i use buffer size 256 in sonar and MK, lantancy form 5.8ms to 75, i didnt make a diff, but i m using an old driver for XP, since their new drivers have some issues with my setup thx!

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          rhythminmind said: 2010.01.04 09:07

          Are you using the WDM or ASIO?

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    tongsong said: 2010.01.04 09:58

    WDM at the time havent try asio yet , thx for helping

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      rhythminmind said: 2010.01.04 10:06

      Ahh ok, 559 smpls is pretty normal for wdm..

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        tongsong said: 2010.01.04 10:57

        oh so you suggest asio over wdm?

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          rhythminmind said: 2010.01.04 11:03

          Typically yes. Most companies put more effort into the ASIO drivers. The wdm drivers are usually just created to handle system sound. You will usually get better performance with ASIO.

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            tongsong said: 2010.01.04 11:10

            ok bro, coz i have 2 cards ,; thx for everything, u rock !!!!

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    Sccoled said: 2010.03.10 19:55

    Hey man thank you so much this really did the trick!

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