How to Fix Audio Coming from Only One Speaker During Microphone Recording
When recording microphone audio with oCam through a professional audio interface, the sound may not be recorded properly because of issues that differ from those of a standard microphone. In particular, when using an audio interface, problems can occur because the microphone input is handled as mono (a single channel). Below is a detailed explanation of how to resolve this issue and important points to keep in mind.
When recording microphone audio through an audio interface, you may encounter a problem where the sound comes from only one speaker channel, such as the left or right side. This happens because of the way the audio interface handles mono input. To fix this, you need to adjust the microphone input source setting in oCam. Please follow the steps below:
1. In the oCam main window, click 'Tools' in the top menu, then select 'Options'.
2. When the Settings window opens, click the 'Sound' tab in the left menu.
3. In the 'Sound' tab, find the 'Microphone Settings' section and check the 'Input Source' setting.
4. If the microphone audio is heard only from the left speaker, change the input source to 'Input 1 (Left Channel)'.
5. Conversely, if the microphone audio is heard only from the right speaker, change the input source to 'Input 2 (Right Channel)'.
6. After saving the settings, try recording again and check whether the sound is recorded properly.
Notes
- In general, microphone input is mono, but in the case of inexpensive standard microphones, even if the physical input is mono, the software may process it as stereo, with identical data on the left and right channels. However, microphones used with professional audio interfaces are handled as mono both in the actual input and in software processing, so you must explicitly set the input source as described above for proper recording.
- If the microphone audio is heard only from the left speaker and you set it to 'Input 1 (Left Channel)' but no sound is recorded, while it records normally when set to 'Input 2 (Right Channel)', the left and right speaker channels may be physically reversed. In that case, you should check whether the physical speaker positions have been swapped or whether the left and right inputs of the cables connected to the audio interface have been reversed. For example, the speaker cables may be connected incorrectly, or the output settings of the audio interface may be reversed.
With these settings, you can record microphone audio properly in oCam even when using an audio interface. If the problem continues after changing the settings, it is recommended to also check the audio interface driver settings and connection status.
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How to Buy Apple Products Cheaply (Latest Tips)
Apple products (iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Apple Watch, etc.) are known for being expensive, but if you use discount programs, promotions, and used-device options, you can buy them at about 5~20% off in many cases.
Here are practical ways to do it.
If youโre a student, prioritize education discounts first.
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(Apple official site)
https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store
The next option is to buy through Costco and get reward points at the same time.
There are other methods too. See the details below.
- Use the education discount store (student/teacher discount, up to 15% off)
If youโre a university student, graduate student, teacher, or school staff member, you can buy Mac and iPad with a discount at the official Apple education store. For example, a MacBook Air with a regular price of about $929 can be around $776, about a 10~15% discount.
How to do it: Go to the Apple education store โ upload student ID or enrollment certificate โ purchase. Parent-purchase on behalf of the student is also possible.
Tip: Bundle discounts for Apple Pencil or keyboards may also apply.
- Apple Trade In (trade-in used devices for about $67~$334 in credit)
If you return an existing Apple device (iPhone, iPad, etc.), you can receive credit toward a new purchase.
Example: iPhone 14 can get about $201 in credit.
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Tip: Credit is usually higher when the battery condition is good. Trading in an older model right after a new iPhone launch is often more favorable.
- Buy from the Refurbished Store (15~20% off, Apple-certified pre-owned)
These are refurbished by Apple from returned/repaired units, are close to new in condition, and include a 1-year warranty. The latest models may not always be available, but previous generations are usually cheaper.
How to do it: Check the Apple Refurbished Store. Example: MacBook Pro M2 at about a 20% discount from the regular price.
- Use online shopping promotions (Costco, etc., 5~10% card discounts)
Buy iPhone, AirPods, and other products during sales on Coupang and similar platforms. Waiting 1~2 months after launch often allows opportunistic coupon stacking for extra savings.
Costco: Apple event promotions can offer about 5% off, and with Hyundai Card you can earn 3% points on purchases of $334 or more.
How to do it: Search โApple saleโ in Coupang โ join Rocket WOW membership ($3.34/month) for free shipping and discounts.
Black Friday (November) are strong timing opportunities. You can also check real-time sale alerts on X.
- International shopping (Amazon, Japan Apple Store, usually 10~20% cheaper)
If exchange rates are favorable, buying in the U.S. or Japan can help. Apple stores in Japan may be cheaper due to tax refund options.
How to do it: Check unlock status and buy unlocked devices on Amazon/eBay. Be sure to account for shipping and customs tax (13%)โimports under $67 may be exempt.
Tip: A day-trip โairfare + shoppingโ strategy can also work, especially when the yen is weak.