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I have been SO FRUSTRATED trying to learn the basics of how to do face-to-face podcast interviews and this video seems to have answered my questions! I already use Audacity for my solo episodes but needed to know how to include another person for face-to-face interviews. Thank you!
Open broadcast studio is probably a better choice for things like that. You can have multiple cameras and multiple microphones if you like. It's what I started using when I gave up on getting audacity to work with multiple mics, as it's hacky as best to get working with audacity.
Thank GOODNESS for your video. I had agreed to self-produce my own Podcast with a guest for every show, and I was freaking out not knowing how to get that done!!
Thank you! That was very comprehensive and easy to follow. I've been looking to set up a podcast where I interview people and while researching I've been overloaded with information. I was getting quite confused. You have a great way of explaining things without getting too technical or dumbing down.
Thanks you for this tutorial! It helped me so much since i'll be using 2 presonus revelator and didn't know how to mix them both at the same time for padcasting! Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for this guide! I was running into issues where Audacity could record a single audio stream such as audio from my pc speakers, but couldn't record my mic over top of it; This solved the problem. Cheers!
Thank you for this video. Very helpful and answered a couple questions I had. One question I still have is what audio interface were you using to get the signals from two USB mics into the computer?
Hi great video, I also use REAPER and would like to know if you can make a video on using 2 separate sound cards that have 2 mono inputs each and record all 4 inputs through REAPER at the same time on independent tracks...thanks 😊
This is some Really good information! I recently had an audio nightmare in a video I did. Going forward Im doing multiple mics for best sound and will be able to choose from more than one source if one didnt pick up or failed. Thank you for this :)
If you select the menu item SYSTEM TRAY, you can close the GUI and it will continue to work. I also use the MACRO BUTTONS app included to make a quick MUTE button for my USB microphone...or you can create a PUSH TO TALK, or just about anything that you can do in Voicemeeter can be "scripted" using a Macro Button. I also make sure that "START WITH WINDOWS" is checked. The only warning I have is that if you disconnect a USB input/output while Voicemeeter is running, it may freeze up and you will have to go to the MENU and SHUTDOWN Voicemeeter, and relaunch it.
Thank you, I am pretty new to Windows, having only just bought a PC to make Windows tutorials - have been using mac for a long time. So haven't learned all these power moves yet!
This is the third of your videos on audio I have watched. I was concerned because all the other videos I have seen state that a mixer is required for more than one audio source, and that usb can't be used. You certainly proved otherwise! Loved it. Thanks. P.S. Is it possible to use one usb and one mini TRS mic?
Yes. ASIO/Reaper. Your multiple mics will show up just the same. Just keep adding tracks just like how she did with the AT and Shure. If you're using identical mics such as 4 Blue Yetis or 4 Snowballs, plug them in one at a time and rename the devices (Yeti1, Yeti2, etc.) Or you will have a devil of a time figuring out who has which mic in settings.
Hi Jane, for the second method for recording the two mics on separate tracks (using Reaper DAW), is the virtual audio cable connections using Voicemeeter still required? For the first method (using Audacity) you showed that Voicemeeter virtual audio cable is required for recording the two mics mixed together on a single stereo track, but you didn't mention anything about Voicemeeter for the second method using Reaper. 🤔Just wondering, thanks.🙂
URGENT HELP NEEDED :: Hi, I connected 2 Samson Q2U mics using 2 diff USB ports in my laptop. Followed your instrutions. I use Reaper. Everything went the way you said BUT the recording is still not happening with both mics. I need HELP. How to connect? Pls GUIDE. I am stuck bad. I have an interview on WEDNESDAY! ie. In 2 days.
How do you retrieve the 2 sound tracks so that it can be used as media in Davinci Resolve? Just the raw sound tracks/files. If you have vid on that, I'd review that for my answer :) Thanks.
Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial. I have a question though. I have 3 mics and in voicemeeter, it will only pic up one of them. If I change to a back up mic then both can be found. Doesn’t matter which of the two preferred mics I use, I can only select one. All are usb mics. Any help would be much appreciated.
Nice presentation ! Still, I got stuck on a quirk : why does my Voicemeeter rec the PC sound in mono in Audacity (even if plit in stereo), even though it's playing in stereo on the hardware ? The point would be to rec 1 or 2 mics , over the PC background sound, but the latter is recorded as mono, & as if only 1 channel was rec (lacky). Tried a bunch of different settings regarding inputs/outputs, WASAPI, WDS, ASIO, & other stuff... I'll add that by reconfigurating Audacity to REC the PC through WASAPI, it works perfectly in stereo, so the issue is indeed from VM... Any ideas?
Thank you for the video! I bought AT2020USB to sing karaoke on UA-cam. I have tried to record my song using the Audacity and it only recorded my voice but not the music from UA-cam. Can you please help me how to record both?
Thank you for the clear instructions! Does this also work for live streaming or only for recorded content? I can't get it to work in my stream, but it might be the platform I am using.
Thank you so much for this video ! I'm working on a podcast for work, and I need to record with two microphones since I need to interview a guest. I did everything you've said, but the sound quality is not really good... It's echoing and it's inaudible. Maybe Imissed something ? I'm using voicemeeter and two YETI blue microphone. Thank you so much for your hep !
Help me with a problem that I encounter. I want to record karaoke in Audacity or Reaper through Voicemeeter and I can't... The songs start to play as it is playing by two players in the same time with a delay between and I can't record my voice.....
Voicemeeter is an audio mixing platform only available on Windows at the moment, with a Mac version in the queue that I am aware of, and I can't WAIT. There is a program called LOOPBACK right now, which costs $100 and lets you route audio between applications etc. VB-Audio DOES have an application for Mac that gives you virtual cable patching via virtual in/outs, but not a full product like Voicemeeter. They do offer software to monitor Voicemeeter and "talkback" to Voicemeeter for iOS, and it works well over Wifi with just the slightest latency.
This is great to learn and thank you for your prompt and professional support and help. Best regards from Hermann in Reykjavik Iceland. If you need help in going through any of these new possible just let my know and perhaps I can help. But I am not going to start a UA-cam channal.I do not have the time for that.
i had no issues setting up VM and audacity but i notice about an hour into my podcasts i get a crazy echo and the entire thing is ruined. is this a VM problem?
This tutorial has helped my brother and I get our podcast started and further it’s progress. Thank you so much! I do have a question though. Is there any possible way to record more than 2 people using usb microphones on audacity?
Just wondering Can two XLR microphones connect to USB recording interface to computer, plus another USB microphone connect to computer, all three microphones record together.
Hi, not with the basic voicemeeter. You'd need to use one of their enhanced apps with more devices. Whether it is a good idea to have so many USB mics on the go I can't say....
hey, can i make arecord with bluetooth also? momentum headset 2 sennheiser lgpl5 Bluetooth speaker I would like to get a record separately but the same time.
Do you know how I can use 2 microphones during a zoom call? I tried using "Y" adapters with no luck. I have a lot of people on my end and 1 mic doesn't pick everyone up. I would like to use 2 mics so everyone can be heard. Zoom makes you choose one mic only. I do not need separate controls for each mic. One control for the 2 mics would be fine. I would also be up for using a mixer with a USB output to plug into the computer but not sure if one exists.
Just curious. Really hoping you can help. I’m on a Mac and voice meeter is only for a PC and not sure if it would do what I need. My two inputs are my iPad Air plugged into the mic jack and a mic plugged into a USB. Can audacity record both inputs on separate tracks?
Hi Jane, sorry if this question has already been answered in the video but I missed it then: what is the reason to record a voice in stereo? If you can just mix the voices together for for example a podcast, is there a disadvantage in recording in mono?
What is the best software to get to record a video podcast? I have a Logitech camera and 2 yeti mics. All USB. What program will record all 3 at once. Then what program will let me edit and master that podcast together??
Would this work with a goxlr for vocal mic and scarlet solo to mic guitar amp? Or could I just switch between them via Windows? I don’t necessarily need to run them both at the same time
A million outputs and inputs for voicemeter appear when i try to set one as default in manage audio devices. Can someone please help me? I literally get no audio when i try to record with my mics in audacity
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I have been SO FRUSTRATED trying to learn the basics of how to do face-to-face podcast interviews and this video seems to have answered my questions! I already use Audacity for my solo episodes but needed to know how to include another person for face-to-face interviews. Thank you!
Open broadcast studio is probably a better choice for things like that. You can have multiple cameras and multiple microphones if you like. It's what I started using when I gave up on getting audacity to work with multiple mics, as it's hacky as best to get working with audacity.
This tutorial was great, helped me and my friend a lot to start our podcast. Greetings from Costa Rica
Yo I need help
Do u have any tips for starting a podcast for beginners and on a budget 🤗
This is the first time in my life that Google search has pointed me to EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you! Amazing tutorial
Thank GOODNESS for your video. I had agreed to self-produce my own Podcast with a guest for every show, and I was freaking out not knowing how to get that done!!
Thank you so much, I have been podcasting for year and can't believe none of the other tutorials provided this info. You're awesome!
Thank you! That was very comprehensive and easy to follow. I've been looking to set up a podcast where I interview people and while researching I've been overloaded with information. I was getting quite confused. You have a great way of explaining things without getting too technical or dumbing down.
This is the first video from this channel that I watched, and I subscribed immediately after watching it. Fantastic content. Thank you!
its one of best teacher in YT if not the best. Thank you for that. :-)
I don't need to record two mics at the moment but I still watched the whole video so I can listen to your voice. It's so relaxing :)
Odd 🤨
Can you please explain how to pin the mics in reaper because mine does not seem to look the same up to that point.
Thanks you for this tutorial! It helped me so much since i'll be using 2 presonus revelator and didn't know how to mix them both at the same time for padcasting! Keep up the good work!
Your videos are so helpful & your voice is a joy to listen to.
Thanks for all you do.
Thanks so much for this guide! I was running into issues where Audacity could record a single audio stream such as audio from my pc speakers, but couldn't record my mic over top of it; This solved the problem. Cheers!
this was so helpful for my podcast....thank You so much!
Thank you!!! I was able to follow your directions and successfully set up my 2 USB microphones.
Thank you for this video. Very helpful and answered a couple questions I had. One question I still have is what audio interface were you using to get the signals from two USB mics into the computer?
Hi great video, I also use REAPER and would like to know if you can make a video on using 2 separate sound cards that have 2 mono inputs each and record all 4 inputs through REAPER at the same time on independent tracks...thanks 😊
Seriously I already had the Voice meter software but I didn't know how to do this thing
Amazing video
Thanks
Thank you this was valuable information in setting up this podcast.....thank you 👍🏿 😊 🙏
This will help out the podcast so much!!
Your the best!!! I was trying to figure this out last night.
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!
OMG!!!!! You are a GOD SEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for walking through this!
This is some Really good information!
I recently had an audio nightmare in a video I did. Going forward Im doing multiple mics for best sound and will be able to choose from more than one source if one didnt pick up or failed.
Thank you for this :)
Came across this video and Thanks..it helped me get a direction on recording with two mics at home
If you select the menu item SYSTEM TRAY, you can close the GUI and it will continue to work. I also use the MACRO BUTTONS app included to make a quick MUTE button for my USB microphone...or you can create a PUSH TO TALK, or just about anything that you can do in Voicemeeter can be "scripted" using a Macro Button. I also make sure that "START WITH WINDOWS" is checked. The only warning I have is that if you disconnect a USB input/output while Voicemeeter is running, it may freeze up and you will have to go to the MENU and SHUTDOWN Voicemeeter, and relaunch it.
Thank you, I am pretty new to Windows, having only just bought a PC to make Windows tutorials - have been using mac for a long time. So haven't learned all these power moves yet!
@@MusicRepo My pleasure...any time! Love your videos!
Nice Tutorial, really apreciated! It would help a lot if you could leave the links to download the programs on the description!
Amazing job!
this is Voicemeeeter vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/ I will check the description to make sure it goes in there too
This is the third of your videos on audio I have watched. I was concerned because all the other videos I have seen state that a mixer is required for more than one audio source, and that usb can't be used. You certainly proved otherwise! Loved it. Thanks. P.S. Is it possible to use one usb and one mini TRS mic?
The best channel on UA-cam, you're awesome! Thank you for all videos. ❤
Very helpful!!! My next question is can you connect a third mics as well?
Yes. ASIO/Reaper. Your multiple mics will show up just the same. Just keep adding tracks just like how she did with the AT and Shure. If you're using identical mics such as 4 Blue Yetis or 4 Snowballs, plug them in one at a time and rename the devices (Yeti1, Yeti2, etc.) Or you will have a devil of a time figuring out who has which mic in settings.
Do u have any tips for starting a podcast for beginners and on a budget 🤗
Man, you're a godsend. This was extremely helpful and works like a charm. Cheers 🍻🙌🏼
Definitely worked and simple to follow. Thank you
Thanks! Great explanation! Is there a reason that when you started to record on different tracks you didn't use Audacity anymore?
Hi Jane, for the second method for recording the two mics on separate tracks (using Reaper DAW), is the virtual audio cable connections using Voicemeeter still required?
For the first method (using Audacity) you showed that Voicemeeter virtual audio cable is required for recording the two mics mixed together on a single stereo track, but you didn't mention anything about Voicemeeter for the second method using Reaper. 🤔Just wondering, thanks.🙂
Precise and super useful thanks, by the way may I know the screen zooming software you are using ? It zoom so smooth.
Thank you. I use Camtasia 🙂
URGENT HELP NEEDED :: Hi, I connected 2 Samson Q2U mics using 2 diff USB ports in my laptop. Followed your instrutions. I use Reaper. Everything went the way you said BUT the recording is still not happening with both mics. I need HELP. How to connect? Pls GUIDE. I am stuck bad. I have an interview on WEDNESDAY! ie. In 2 days.
This video was so helpful. Will this work even if the two USB microphones are identical or do they have to be different?
so helpful ! THANK YOU for sharing those wonderful tutos - this is absolutely fabulous. Love and gratitude from Belgium.
Hi, what’s the large silver unit behind you, is that a condenser or speaker?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Extremely useful!
Amazing!!! Super helpful!!!! 🙌🏻
Merci, ça m'a sauvé la vie ! ☺
Be blessed for this video! ☺ Thank you so much! 😁
How do you retrieve the 2 sound tracks so that it can be used as media in Davinci Resolve? Just the raw sound tracks/files. If you have vid on that, I'd review that for my answer :) Thanks.
Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial. I have a question though. I have 3 mics and in voicemeeter, it will only pic up one of them. If I change to a back up mic then both can be found. Doesn’t matter which of the two preferred mics I use, I can only select one. All are usb mics. Any help would be much appreciated.
Does the music play through your headphones as well??
will this allow me to set my mic up to do an ear-to-ear recording so one mic is left the other mic is right ear?
Nice presentation !
Still, I got stuck on a quirk : why does my Voicemeeter rec the PC sound in mono in Audacity (even if plit in stereo), even though it's playing in stereo on the hardware ?
The point would be to rec 1 or 2 mics , over the PC background sound, but the latter is recorded as mono, & as if only 1 channel was rec (lacky).
Tried a bunch of different settings regarding inputs/outputs, WASAPI, WDS, ASIO, & other stuff...
I'll add that by reconfigurating Audacity to REC the PC through WASAPI, it works perfectly in stereo, so the issue is indeed from VM... Any ideas?
Hello- great video! Thank you for explaining the dual recording to dual channels as well!
When do you need virtual audio cable for use with audacity and when don't you?
Thank you for the video! I bought AT2020USB to sing karaoke on UA-cam. I have tried to record my song using the Audacity and it only recorded my voice but not the music from UA-cam. Can you please help me how to record both?
Brilliant suggestion for a video ... I'll get on to it ASAP
@@MusicRepo Thank you so much for the response. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi, sorry, took a bit longer than I hoped, but here it is ... ua-cam.com/video/Xfr7MoGdX6k/v-deo.html
what's the difference between CD quality and DVD? Why not choose the higher Hz?
Thank you for the clear instructions! Does this also work for live streaming or only for recorded content? I can't get it to work in my stream, but it might be the platform I am using.
Why both mic are not working in windows. I tried to switch USB but still one side mic is working great and another is connected but sound pretty low
HI.. YOU GUIDED ABOUT CONNECTING TWO MICROPHONES TO WINDOWS PC.. BY USING VOICEMETER... BUT HOW THAT CAN BE DONE WITH MAC BOOK PRO?
Thank you so much for this video ! I'm working on a podcast for work, and I need to record with two microphones since I need to interview a guest. I did everything you've said, but the sound quality is not really good... It's echoing and it's inaudible. Maybe Imissed something ? I'm using voicemeeter and two YETI blue microphone. Thank you so much for your hep !
hey, im having the same problem. Did you work out what was causing the echoing?
@@partofdisworld the same thing happened to me!
I’m having the echoing too!!! Wtf?!!
Same thing. There's a reverb, I sound robotic.
Very streamlined, I've subscribed and liked
can the VoiceMeeter work for interviews??
Help me with a problem that I encounter. I want to record karaoke in Audacity or Reaper through Voicemeeter and I can't... The songs start to play as it is playing by two players in the same time with a delay between and I can't record my voice.....
Can i do this with more than 2 mics in ableton or reaper?
Great straight forward audio demo, thanks.
Thank you for your good video about the Voicemeter for PC, what about iPad or iPhone does Voicemeter support them. Regards and thanks.
Voicemeeter is an audio mixing platform only available on Windows at the moment, with a Mac version in the queue that I am aware of, and I can't WAIT. There is a program called LOOPBACK right now, which costs $100 and lets you route audio between applications etc. VB-Audio DOES have an application for Mac that gives you virtual cable patching via virtual in/outs, but not a full product like Voicemeeter. They do offer software to monitor Voicemeeter and "talkback" to Voicemeeter for iOS, and it works well over Wifi with just the slightest latency.
This is great to learn and thank you for your prompt and professional support and help. Best regards from Hermann in Reykjavik Iceland. If you need help in going through any of these new possible just let my know and perhaps I can help. But I am not going to start a UA-cam channal.I do not have the time for that.
i had no issues setting up VM and audacity but i notice about an hour into my podcasts i get a crazy echo and the entire thing is ruined. is this a VM problem?
I am simply attempting to use 2 USB microphones in a room for a Zoom Call. Will Voicemeter allow me to do that?
I have a Y adapter for my two mics, and both mics work alone, but when I plug them in together, Windows acts as if there's no mic plugged in...
Best video ever. As simple as it can be. Thx a lot
when i turn on both mics it jsut has really bad eco and when i try to record in audacity it doubles in ringing and echo
for some reason after following everything the mics does not record on Audacity. Any fix?
dose it work in zoom video conference?
Hi! Does anyone know if the Virtual Input option will record the voice of a person I'm talking to during a videocall?
Please help me! My notebook have realtek for sound, have i 3 Dior inpunt USB but i cant Record with 2 or 3 microfones
I have 2 mics that are the same and for some reason I can see them both, but one won't record any solutions
This tutorial has helped my brother and I get our podcast started and further it’s progress. Thank you so much! I do have a question though. Is there any possible way to record more than 2 people using usb microphones on audacity?
I have two samson mics, and I hear a bad echo in both mics and in one of my headphones I can only hear out of one side. any advice?
but how do I record with multiple mics on one laptop for a video?
the title made me chuckle
😂
This method works on stream labs or obs studio to live streams?
thank you for this. Great value.
Thank you for such a detailed guide!
Just wondering Can two XLR microphones connect to USB recording interface to computer, plus another USB microphone connect to computer, all three microphones record together.
What about recording in 2 different tracks?
You may have answered this but am I able to do 3 usb mics on the basic voicemeeter? If not how can I do 3-4 usb mics at once on one channel.
Hi, not with the basic voicemeeter. You'd need to use one of their enhanced apps with more devices. Whether it is a good idea to have so many USB mics on the go I can't say....
hey, can i make arecord with bluetooth also?
momentum headset 2 sennheiser
lgpl5 Bluetooth speaker
I would like to get a record separately but the same time.
what is the max amount of mics can I have?
Do you know how I can use 2 microphones during a zoom call? I tried using "Y" adapters with no luck. I have a lot of people on my end and 1 mic doesn't pick everyone up. I would like to use 2 mics so everyone can be heard. Zoom makes you choose one mic only. I do not need separate controls for each mic. One control for the 2 mics would be fine. I would also be up for using a mixer with a USB output to plug into the computer but not sure if one exists.
Can this work with three microphones?
Just curious. Really hoping you can help. I’m on a Mac and voice meeter is only for a PC and not sure if it would do what I need. My two inputs are my iPad Air plugged into the mic jack and a mic plugged into a USB. Can audacity record both inputs on separate tracks?
Please address the echoing problem! I hear my cohost fine but my own voice is echoing or delayed. Same for the other persons mic.
can you record more then 2 mics?
Hi Jane, sorry if this question has already been answered in the video but I missed it then: what is the reason to record a voice in stereo? If you can just mix the voices together for for example a podcast, is there a disadvantage in recording in mono?
What is the best software to get to record a video podcast? I have a Logitech camera and 2 yeti mics. All USB. What program will record all 3 at once. Then what program will let me edit and master that podcast together??
Can it be more than 2 ? Im thinking 7.
Can you only hear your voice on your mics? Or you can now hear both during monitoring?
Excellent tutorial. Many thanks.
Would this work with a goxlr for vocal mic and scarlet solo to mic guitar amp? Or could I just switch between them via Windows? I don’t necessarily need to run them both at the same time
your videos are fantastic, thank you!
A million outputs and inputs for voicemeter appear when i try to set one as default in manage audio devices. Can someone please help me? I literally get no audio when i try to record with my mics in audacity
Would this work with a audio interface and USB mic ?