How to Record Audio in Sonar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open SONAR.

   For starters, let's choose Blank and click "OK". ,,,,, Be careful, if your output is a setup of speakers, then your microphone might provide feedback.
   
   This could lead to damage of the computer's and/or microphone's hardware. , Note:
   Your input should be the highest volume possible without clipping.
   
   Clipping is the event of the input signal being so loud as being unable to be represented as a binary number.
   
   So, generally, your input should lie between
   -12 to
   -8 dB. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Select "new"

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   Step 3: either by clicking the "New" button on the top left corner

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   Step 4: as shown in View A or by selecting "File==>New" as in View B.

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   Step 5: Type in a name.

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   Step 6: Now select the template you want your new project to be based on.

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   Step 7: Right click on the blank strip on the left hand side of the screen and choose "new audio track".

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   Step 8: Now click on the tiny square to the right of the track to maximize it.

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   Step 9: select your input.

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    Step 10: select your output.

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    Step 11: to check if your setup is working

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    Step 12: click on the input echo button.

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    Step 13: Once you have determined your input level

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    Step 14: you can start recording.

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    Step 15: Arm the track for record.

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    Step 16: Hit record.

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    Step 17: Hit stop when you're finished.

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    Step 18: Advanced users can add desired plugins to the final mix so that it can be mastered.

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