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==Recording==
==Recording==
When recording audio for stimuli material or as input for your experiment, please:
When recording audio for stimuli material or as input for your experiment, please:
* Use a high quality microphone, with a [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/a-brief-guide-to-microphones-whats-the-pattern/ polar pattern] suitable for your application.
* Use a high quality [[Microphone|microphone]], with a [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/a-brief-guide-to-microphones-whats-the-pattern/ polar pattern] and form-factor suitable for your application.
* Use a high quality recorder or audio interface, capable of recording at 24bit and 48kHz or higher.  
* Use a high quality recorder or audio interface, capable of recording at 24bit and 48kHz or higher.  
* Place the microphone at an appropriate distance from your subject. Set the levels so the audio does not clip (exceeding maximum volume).
* Place the microphone at an appropriate distance from your subject. Set the levels so the audio does not clip (exceeding maximum volume).
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==Windows Settings==
==Windows Settings==
Windows 10 has a habit of automatically enabling '''audio enhancements''' when connecting new speakers or headphones. These "enhancements" can distort your audio and cause timing issues. Therefore, please make sure they are turned off:
Windows has a habit of automatically enabling '''audio enhancements''' when connecting new speakers or headphones. These "enhancements" can distort your audio and cause timing issues. Therefore, please make sure they are turned off:
# Right click sound icon on taskbar (next to clock) -> Sounds
# Right click sound icon on taskbar (next to clock) -> Sounds
# Goto Playback tab. Select your audio output device and click "Properties"
# Goto Playback tab. Select your audio output device and click "Properties"