Distorted Audio

[Rapidan]

When capturing with VirtualDub I get real good video quality from VHS tapes. However, after encoding and burning the DVD, I note that loud audio passages sound distorted. On soft or lower audio it seems OK.

I obtain the audio with the ATI capture card connected to the audio line input on the sound card. I have adjusted (lowered) the volume on the line input, but it still does this.

Can this be corrected?

[wonkey_monkey]

Can this be corrected?

I've found that some audio inputs have to be put right down to 0 to record at the right (line) level. If 0 mutes it, you can knock it up a single notch with the up arrow key.

David

[DonQ]

In Virtualdub capture mode, start your VHS (to get signal) and hit V to display volume meters. Then choose Audio - Windows Mixer from menu and adjust volume/balance to see volume meters topping (red lines) at about -1dB.

[Rapidan]

I've found that some audio inputs have to be put right down to 0 to record at the right (line) level. If 0 mutes it, you can knock it up a single notch with the up arrow key.

David

This seemed to work the best. Thanks for the tip.