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Title: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on February 17, 2019, 10:08:40 PM
Has anyone see this error:

There was an error while recording:

The incoming audio format has changed.

Says to troubleshoot in the "Check Level" page, but there is nothing there I can see.

My ADC is the RME ADI-Pro FS. Is there a setting I am missing? This error seems to hit with nearly every recording and it's really frustrating!

Also, when registering for the forum, did anyone get a repeated error typing "SAUSAGES?" Would not let me register, even when i copied and pasted the "type this" text.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on February 18, 2019, 12:43:42 PM
Hi,

Is this on the Mac or Windows please?  Also, what kind of audio digitising device do you have>?

We have fixed the SAUSAGES thing, thanks for reporting it.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on February 18, 2019, 11:06:07 PM
This is on a Mac. My Analog to Digital converter is the RME ADI-Pro FS.

Many thanks!

Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on February 19, 2019, 02:23:06 PM
OK, thanks.  When this happens, do you see any change on the RME front panel display?
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on February 19, 2019, 02:59:24 PM
Hmmmm, I have not checked the RME, will check today.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on February 19, 2019, 11:21:53 PM
Nothing reported on the RME, no change in the analog meters, same displayed options, selections, etc.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on February 20, 2019, 02:15:03 PM
Hmmm, OK.  Are you recording DSD or PCM please?
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on February 21, 2019, 04:36:27 AM
DSD.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on February 21, 2019, 12:52:38 PM
Seems like something is interrupting the DSD stream so that VinylStudio senses part of it as PCM.  I sould try a different USB cable and / or port.  Any trouble in this area might cause this.  Also, do you have another computer yo can test this with?

Failing that you could talk to RME - you may have a faulty unit.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Louder666 on March 02, 2019, 05:53:06 AM
To update this thread, looks like it is an issue with the 2018 Mac Mini and potentially newer Mac's with USB-C. There is a driver reset that occurs, this causes a drop out. There are a number of RME users who have run into this (those using RME in studios, not recording vinyl). RME has logged the issue with Apple, but there is no real feedback on when it will be addressed. I tested the RME on an older Mac laptop with USB type A connectors and a PC with USB type A connectors, no issues at all. A work around is using a Thunderbolt 3 hub as it bypasses the issue. Sucks because the least expensive option was $100.

Been a loyal Apple user for nearly 20 years now, but they've really been shitting the bed as of late.... the new Mac Mini has been really frustrating to use. My old 2010 Mini was great, only upgraded because it was running very slow, at this point I'm thinking of switching back to my old Mini!
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on March 02, 2019, 11:18:58 AM
Most interesting (and frustrating!), thanks very much for the update.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: sidnancee on May 12, 2019, 03:18:04 PM
I'm a new user and experiencing the EXACT same problem.  I get about 1/2 through a recording and it will get interrupted with the "audio format has changed" message.  I'm on Windows 10, Pro-Ject Debut Recordmaster HiRes and a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+. Very frustrating.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: sidnancee on May 12, 2019, 03:30:27 PM
Also, I'm attempting DSD recording using the ASIO drivers.  On the tracks I get through, the results are fantastic
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft) on May 12, 2019, 07:08:29 PM
Hi,

This could be a USB problem.  I would try with a different USB cable (perhaps audio grade) and / or port.
Title: Re: Recording Error: Incoming Audio Format has Changed
Post by: sidnancee on May 13, 2019, 01:46:59 AM
OK.  I'm currently waiting on a Pangea Audio Premier XL to show up.  I'll try again once it arrives.