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"This behavior usually means Golden Records is auto‑stopping because it thinks there is only “silence” (noise floor too high) or because of a very short‑length discard setting, even though you see a brief level spike at the start.
Likely causes
- Noise floor / auto‑split too sensitive
Golden Records can be set to detect “background noise” and automatically split or stop when the audio level falls below a threshold; if that threshold is too high, it will treat the music as silence and repeatedly create very short 3–4 second files.
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- “Discard short recordings” enabled
There is an option to discard files shorter than a set length (minimum 2 seconds); if this and auto‑splitting are mis‑set, you can get the quick level flash, then the recording is stopped or discarded and a new short file is started.
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Settings to check
Work through these items in Golden Records:
- Open Options → Audio / Recording and confirm:
- The correct Recording source / input device is selected (Line In, USB interface, etc.).
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Recording volume is high enough and shows a steady signal when your turntable/tape is playing (use the calibration / volume meter screen).
In the Recording Session / Wizard options:
Set the noise floor to a very low value (for example, around −40 dB) or disable auto‑splitting so normal music is not treated as silence.
Disable or set very low the option “Discard recorded files that are shorter than…” so it does not constantly throw away your test recordings.
Quick test procedure
Start Golden Records with a known good input (e.g., play music from your source).
Watch the Recording Volume Level meter: it should stay active, not just spike and drop.
Record for 30–60 seconds with auto‑split and short‑file discard options disabled; you should get one continuous file rather than multiple 4‑second clips.
If, after these checks, you still only get a brief spike then silence, the issue is likely outside the software (bad cable, wrong input on the sound card, muted or powered‑off preamp) and those physical connections should be tested or replaced."