User guide

48 Troubleshooting
I only get one side of my guitar/microphone recorded
You may be recording a mono signal through a stereo input. Guitars and microphones produce
mono signals. Right-click the track and select Track Properties from the popup menu. This
opens the Track Properties dialog, where you can specify the desired input port. Select the
appropriate side of your stereo pair, either left or right as opposed to stereo.
Also make sure you don't have a mono adapter going into the Line-in and that you have the Left
side of your sound card (mono) chosen for input in SONAR.
Previously recorded tracks are mixed into my new recordings
This can happen when your sound card is set to record everything that comes out of your
computer speakers.
1. Open the Windows Volume Control window:
• Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button and go to Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Volume Control.
• Windows XP: Click the Windows Start button and go to All Programs > Accessories >
Entertainment > Volume Control.
The Volume Control window appears.
2. On the Options menu, click Properties.
The Properties dialog appears.
3. In the Adjust Volume For section, click Recording.
4. Click OK to close the Properties dialog.
The Record Mixer appears.
5. Make sure What You Hear or Stereo Mix (exact name can vary depending on the sound
card manufacturer) is not selected. If this option is enabled, click the Select check box
below the desired input (normally Line In or Mic).
This problem can also occur when you are using an analog mixer in your setup. Carefully follow
all of your signal paths to ensure that your sound cards audio output is not being looped back
into itself.
You should also consider the possibility of your microphone picking up the signal from your
speakers or headphones.