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Re: Rode Podcaster
I've noticed after a reboot, it has gone back to like HWPro rather than having the ,0 bit (does that make sense?)
**** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
card 1: Generic [HD-Audio Generic], device 0: ALC892 Analog [ALC892 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Generic [HD-Audio Generic], device 2: ALC892 Alt Analog [ALC892 Alt Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: U0x46d0x825 [USB Device 0x46d:0x825], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: Pro [RODECaster Pro], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 1/1
Note: Audacity recording still working
**** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
card 1: Generic [HD-Audio Generic], device 0: ALC892 Analog [ALC892 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Generic [HD-Audio Generic], device 2: ALC892 Alt Analog [ALC892 Alt Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: U0x46d0x825 [USB Device 0x46d:0x825], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: Pro [RODECaster Pro], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 1/1
Note: Audacity recording still working
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Re: Rode Podcaster
That's surprising but shouldn't make a difference I think.
For USB cards, on the Settings->Parameters tab, I've heard people recommend setting 'periods/buffer' to '3'. That will increase latency a bit, but that might not be a problem since you're likely not doing live overdubs anyway.
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Ok, Jack will start now having changed the buffer to 3, but there are now thousands of xrun errors, which is how I first (virtually!) met lad when he managed to fix them.raboof wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:03 pmThat's surprising but shouldn't make a difference I think.
For USB cards, on the Settings->Parameters tab, I've heard people recommend setting 'periods/buffer' to '3'. That will increase latency a bit, but that might not be a problem since you're likely not doing live overdubs anyway.
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Did you hear Xruns? I notice QjackCtl reports 0 (449). When I used QjackCtl I remember that I didn't hear the Xruns in brackets -- I did hear the Xruns not in brackets. If you can't hear them it's not such a problem.
This new kernel you've got could be a stock kernel, so you could try using the threadirqs kernel parameter.
This new kernel you've got could be a stock kernel, so you could try using the threadirqs kernel parameter.
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Ah that's interesting... I think I did hear them under the old system and I mentioned Lad helped fix those - but I could hear 1/2 per a show but this time there were no indicators for that - I will test it now!
In terms of the kernel, I will definitely one of you to tell me what I am doing! I kind of stumbled into all this - not a muso at all!
In terms of the kernel, I will definitely one of you to tell me what I am doing! I kind of stumbled into all this - not a muso at all!
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Re: Rode Podcaster
To see if you have threadirqs loaded use
If that returns anything you do. If it returns nothing you don't.
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$ cat /proc/cmdline | grep threadirqs
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Re: Rode Podcaster
I think I do?merlyn wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:11 pm To see if you have threadirqs loaded useIf that returns anything you do. If it returns nothing you don't.Code: Select all
$ cat /proc/cmdline | grep threadirqs
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BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-5.8.1-050801-generic root=UUID=ff339d83-262d-4732-86f0-e1985950a81a ro quiet splash threadirqs vt.handoff=1
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Re: Rode Podcaster
You do indeed. Now you can raise the priority of your soundcard using rtirq. I think the configuration file is in /etc/default/ on Ubuntu. Adding 'xhci' to the rtirq name list has worked for other people like so :
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RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="xhci"
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Thank you - I have found the config - do I comment out the bit that is there already?merlyn wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:13 pm You do indeed. Now you can raise the priority of your soundcard using rtirq. I think the configuration file is in /etc/default/ on Ubuntu. Adding 'xhci' to the rtirq name list has worked for other people like so :Code: Select all
RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="xhci"
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# IRQ thread service names
# (space separated list, from higher to lower priority).
# RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="rtc snd usb i8042" # old
RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="snd usb i8042"
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Re: Rode Podcaster
That's a good idea so you can revert it. It would end up looking like this :kyle_1974 wrote:Thank you - I have found the config - do I comment out the bit that is there already?
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# IRQ thread service names
# (space separated list, from higher to lower priority).
# RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="rtc snd usb i8042" # old
# RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="snd usb i8042"
RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="xhci"
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$ rtirq status
$ sudo rtirq restart
$ rtirq status
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Hiyamerlyn wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:46 pmThat's a good idea so you can revert it. It would end up looking like this :kyle_1974 wrote:Thank you - I have found the config - do I comment out the bit that is there already?Then tryCode: Select all
# IRQ thread service names # (space separated list, from higher to lower priority). # RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="rtc snd usb i8042" # old # RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="snd usb i8042" RTIRQ_NAME_LIST="xhci"
and you should see the change. Hopefully that will reduce Xruns.Code: Select all
$ rtirq status $ sudo rtirq restart $ rtirq status
Have made the first change but the second set just says "command not found"?
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Re: Rode Podcaster
OK. Must be in a different place on Ubuntu. Try using this path :
If that works use the same path for 'restart'.
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$ /etc/init.d/rtirq status
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Re: Rode Podcaster
merlyn wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:40 am OK. Must be in a different place on Ubuntu. Try using this path :If that works use the same path for 'restart'.Code: Select all
$ /etc/init.d/rtirq status
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PID CLS RTPRIO NI PRI %CPU STAT COMMAND
16709 FF 90 - 130 0.0 S irq/46-xhci_hcd
316 FF 89 - 129 0.0 S irq/48-xhci_hcd
317 FF 88 - 128 0.0 S irq/49-xhci_hcd
318 FF 87 - 127 0.0 S irq/50-xhci_hcd
319 FF 86 - 126 0.0 S irq/51-xhci_hcd
320 FF 85 - 125 0.0 S irq/52-xhci_hcd
321 FF 84 - 124 0.0 S irq/53-xhci_hcd
322 FF 83 - 123 0.0 S irq/54-xhci_hcd
323 FF 82 - 122 0.0 S irq/55-xhci_hcd
147 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/9-acpi
167 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/7-pinctrl_a
168 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/25-PCIe PME
169 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/26-PCIe PME
170 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/28-PCIe PME
171 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/28-aerdrv
173 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/29-PCIe PME
174 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/29-aerdrv
176 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/30-PCIe PME
177 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/30-aerdrv
179 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/31-PCIe PME
180 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/31-aerdrv
188 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/8-rtc0
259 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/38-ahci[000
285 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/40-ahci[000
290 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/42-ahci[000
298 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/45-amdgpu
16708 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/43-snd_hda_
16710 FF 50 - 90 0.0 S irq/61-snd_hda_
16835 FF 50 - 90 0.1 S irq/62-enp4s0
172 FF 49 - 89 0.0 S irq/28-s-aerdrv
175 FF 49 - 89 0.0 S irq/29-s-aerdrv
178 FF 49 - 89 0.0 S irq/30-s-aerdrv
181 FF 49 - 89 0.0 S irq/31-s-aerdrv
10 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/0
18 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/1
24 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/2
30 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/3
36 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/4
42 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/5
48 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/6
54 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/7
60 TS - 0 19 0.0 R ksoftirqd/8
66 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/9
72 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/10
78 TS - 0 19 0.0 S ksoftirqd/11
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Ok, update. Which is weird.
So after changing that RTIRQ, still getting thousands of XRun errors in the rec bracket. So far only one on the non bracket bit.
Device is seen in audacity and can record.
Device is seen in Jack.
Sound is not going back into Rode from IDJC. It's a USB connection and in Pulseaudio hardware config, it's set to the Rode in and out and the same on the Pulseaudio "usual" volume control.
So I am stuck now I think, I still have a few days to return to Amazon. But inspiration is failing me at this point - unless I start doing the radio through the Mac or Windows - which I really really don't want to do
EDIT: So now after disabling PC soundcard, I have got music going back to the Rode but it is very scratchy and distorted and you can't make anything out, but at least something is going back.
FURTHER EDIT: Had a mad idea which is how lad got into helping me!
So chain is:
Rode into JACK/PC as HW Device
Rode mics and input records to internal card, bluetooth works, everything. Processing is turned off on Rode as my dbx is taking the strain. No more noisy pots on old behringer mixer.
Output in Jack is internal normal sound card. Headphones into PC.
No X run errors.
This way mix of music/talking is recorded in IDJC. Clean mics recorded internally in Rode for editing.
This is the way my old PC was set up to record which we could never replicate hence using In/Out on Jack on the same device (which I know is the way it is supposed to work) and why I washed up here in the first place - though I am glad I did!
The only issue I had with Behringer was when we were using In/Out in Jack to the mixer and I had no end of trouble that way - so I think it is all fixed! (Not sure how it works, it just kind of does. Thank you though all!!!)
Sidenote - I could literally cry with joy at this point! And if I ever use the dual in/out, listening with headphones into the Rode on the Mac, I know that works as well for when I am out on the road!
So after changing that RTIRQ, still getting thousands of XRun errors in the rec bracket. So far only one on the non bracket bit.
Device is seen in audacity and can record.
Device is seen in Jack.
Sound is not going back into Rode from IDJC. It's a USB connection and in Pulseaudio hardware config, it's set to the Rode in and out and the same on the Pulseaudio "usual" volume control.
So I am stuck now I think, I still have a few days to return to Amazon. But inspiration is failing me at this point - unless I start doing the radio through the Mac or Windows - which I really really don't want to do
EDIT: So now after disabling PC soundcard, I have got music going back to the Rode but it is very scratchy and distorted and you can't make anything out, but at least something is going back.
FURTHER EDIT: Had a mad idea which is how lad got into helping me!
So chain is:
Rode into JACK/PC as HW Device
Rode mics and input records to internal card, bluetooth works, everything. Processing is turned off on Rode as my dbx is taking the strain. No more noisy pots on old behringer mixer.
Output in Jack is internal normal sound card. Headphones into PC.
No X run errors.
This way mix of music/talking is recorded in IDJC. Clean mics recorded internally in Rode for editing.
This is the way my old PC was set up to record which we could never replicate hence using In/Out on Jack on the same device (which I know is the way it is supposed to work) and why I washed up here in the first place - though I am glad I did!
The only issue I had with Behringer was when we were using In/Out in Jack to the mixer and I had no end of trouble that way - so I think it is all fixed! (Not sure how it works, it just kind of does. Thank you though all!!!)
Sidenote - I could literally cry with joy at this point! And if I ever use the dual in/out, listening with headphones into the Rode on the Mac, I know that works as well for when I am out on the road!
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Re: Rode Podcaster
Sorry for the bump - just wanted to provide an update.
Well, not much of an update. I have been getting lots of help from Rode about working out how to properly use the Podcaster but I've had to go back into Windows/Mac (which pains me) but I still cannot get Linux to work with it.
Using the latest 5.xx kernel still at least sees the device and names it but no joy in it being of any actual use. Sigh.
Well, not much of an update. I have been getting lots of help from Rode about working out how to properly use the Podcaster but I've had to go back into Windows/Mac (which pains me) but I still cannot get Linux to work with it.
Using the latest 5.xx kernel still at least sees the device and names it but no joy in it being of any actual use. Sigh.