Crackle sound on loud trumpet

[orangeade]

Hi All
New to this stuff, but, loving using VS.

So far, I have transferred 4 or 5 relatively modern LP's in order to get to know VS, however, I have started my main project and would like to ask the forum for advice.

The project: to transfer my father's (and his father's) 78's to digital format.
I am using my modern Technics turntable with a special needle (purchased from the USA) for playing 78's, turning at 45rpm and utilising VS's speed conversion functionality.

I have tried it out on a few records now and am very pleased with the results, however, one or two of my results aren't great.
The main problem I have is with loud trumpet parts where the loud sounds appear to get a form of crackle/distortion on them which disappears when the trumpet stops or goes quieter.

I have used the de-click function and the Hiss Filter that has done an amazing job, but, this crackle sound just takes the edge off my enjoyment.

So, what am I doing wrong?
Is there a function in VS I am not using that would help?
Is it a function of an old record with modern needle that I cannot get around?
Would recording it with lower input levels help?

Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Adrian

[Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft)]

Hi,

Do you hear the crackle if you play the record through your Hi-Fi?  Also, you might have the recording level set too high - check for clipping in VinylStudio's Check Level dialog on the affected passages.  Finally, the declicker can occasionally cause crackle on  brass sections, although this is rare, so check for that.

[orangeade]

Thanks, I'll have a close look at these points and come back to you.
Regards
Adrian

[orangeade]

Hmmm whilst out walking the dog and thinking about this, I will not be able to hear the crackle/distortion when playing the record through the hifi as it is turning at 45rpm and sounds totally different to what it should sound like.