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Configure Your DCArt10/DC Forensics10 Program
DCArt10/Forensics10 does not require much configuration, but it does require that your sound card be installed and working properly. If you have more than one sound card in your system, make sure the one you wish to use has been selected in the Sound Card Selection screen (in the Edit/Preferences/Soundcard Menu).
Next, check the Temp File Path under the Edit/Preferences/General
Menu. DCArt10/DC Forensics10 automatically assigns temporary file names for files that are being processed. You should set this temporary drive path to the disk drive that you wish to use for audio editing. This is usually the drive with the most free disk space. Keep in mind that high quality (44.1 kHz – 16 bit) Stereo recording consumes 10.5 Mbyte of disk space per minute.
Generally, this is where we get calls from customers who experience one form of problem or another. This is usually because most people don’t record onto their computer’s hard drive very often and they may not have their system set up for this type of application. We’re happy to help, but before you call us… please read the next few paragraphs:
Important Note – also make sure your “Line” input is selected in this mixer – not your “Mic” input (unless you are attempting microphone based recording).
We’ll cover more in the Troubleshooting section of the manual, but these are the highlights.
DCArt10/Forensics10 does not require much configuration, but it does require that your sound card be installed and working properly. If you have more than one sound card in your system, make sure the one you wish to use has been selected in the Sound Card Selection screen (in the Edit/Preferences/Soundcard Menu).
Next, check the Temp File Path under the Edit/Preferences/General
Menu. DCArt10/DC Forensics10 automatically assigns temporary file names for files that are being processed. You should set this temporary drive path to the disk drive that you wish to use for audio editing. This is usually the drive with the most free disk space. Keep in mind that high quality (44.1 kHz – 16 bit) Stereo recording consumes 10.5 Mbyte of disk space per minute.
Generally, this is where we get calls from customers who experience one form of problem or another. This is usually because most people don’t record onto their computer’s hard drive very often and they may not have their system set up for this type of application. We’re happy to help, but before you call us… please read the next few paragraphs:
- Make sure you have the output of your audio source plugged directly to the “Line” input of your sound card. (Don’t use the Microphone (Mic) Input of your sound card for line level signals because it can cause clipping distortion.)
- If you have a turntable, make sure that you are using either a stereo preamp or the “Tape Out” on your Stereo system in between the sound card and the turntable. Your turntable cannot generate enough signal level on its own to make a good line level recording. You’ll need the additional amplification to boost your turntables signal to be compatible with the “Line” input of your sound card.
- If you try to play or record and you get the message “Cannot play the specified format…etc.” This is a message generated by Windows…not our product. It is telling you that DCArt10/DC Forensics10 is trying to play a .wav file through a device that is not able to do this. This could be a result of Windows having a modem listed as the primary device for playing .wav files…or some other non .wav device. Check in your Start Menu/Control panel settings to make sure that your sound card is listed as the primary playback device. Also, make sure DCArt10/DC Forensics10 is set correctly for your sound card under the Edit/Preferences/Soundcard menu.
- If you can hear audio playing through the speakers but the record VU meters are not jumping, then check your sound card’s mixer. Many times, the recording mixer is turned down or muted. Just click on the mixer (in many cases it’s a little yellow speaker icon located in your Windows Tray beside your clock), and go to Options/Properties and look for “Recording”. Click on “Recording”, then click “OK” to select your input mixer so you can turn up or select your Line Level inputs.
Important Note – also make sure your “Line” input is selected in this mixer – not your “Mic” input (unless you are attempting microphone based recording).
We’ll cover more in the Troubleshooting section of the manual, but these are the highlights.