Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only

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2011/04/09 22:28:48 (permalink)

Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only

Hi, I've searched through old threads and found similar issues but not this exact issue.

I have SONAR 8 Producer 8.3.1.372.  I'm using a Mackie Onyx-400F (Firewire).  CPU info in the image below.  I'm having a problem where I get pops recorded into my audio at random.  I could record 4 times with no pops and the next 2 takes will have pops.  Then the next 8 won't have pops.  But when it pops, it pops through the whole recording at random.  I have taken snaps of my settings, my CPU info and my ASIO settings.  There is also an .MP3 of the last thing I recorded - a bass line:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4059734/sonar.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4059734/sonar.mp3

I have had this issue since I've had this machine - got this version of SONAR and the Mackie Onyx at the same time with the computer so it's been a while.  I've just fought through it since I usually only do VSTi stuff (which never pops) but I can't take it anymore!  Please help!

Thanks!

-m

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    jimmyrage
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    Re:Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only 2011/04/09 23:35:26 (permalink)
    What are you using for a firewire controller card?  That is usually the weak link.  It is recommended that you use a card with a T.I. chip set. 
     Also you didn't list your operating system.  XP service pack 2 has fire wire issues as well.
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    Mustin
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    Re:Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only 2011/04/10 23:52:09 (permalink)
    The OS is in the image linked above in the white box - Windows Vista Home Premium.

    It's a stock Firewire card in my Dell.  Can I see if it's T.I. from Device Manager?

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    Re:Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only 2011/04/12 05:31:10 (permalink)
    Yes.  Mine comes up under IEEE 1394 Buss host controller.  I've always used a separate card.
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    Re:Popping Recorded in Live Audio Only 2011/04/12 11:34:25 (permalink)
    Because the pops are intermittent (sometimes there when you record, but sometimes not), you might want to consider your environment -- along with just your audio interface and drivers.
    For example, is there a Windows program or service on your machine that only occasionally runs?  Have you tried disabling every non-essential service?  You might see if you can observe a pattern... 
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