Why does my recording only play in one ear?

Why Your Recording Only Plays Through The Left Speaker. The most likely reason that you’re only hearing sound out of one speaker is because you’re using a two-channel audio interface and your recording or streaming software is expecting the left signal on input one and the right signal on input two.

Why is my mic only recording on the left side?

This is possible because of your Input settings in your software (DAW). Make sure the settings are set to “Mono”, reason being your microphone doesn’t record left or right (stereo) but only centre (mono), i.e. only one signal.

What’s the difference between mono and stereo?

Mono sound is when only one channel is used to convert a signal to a sound. Stereo sound is when multiple channels are used to convert multiple signals to sounds.

Why is my audio louder in one ear?

When headphones are regularly used, dirt and earwax may accumulate inside the mesh of the earphone. This tends to disrupt the flow of volume. Dirty earphones are usually the reason why only one side is quieter. You can easily spot grime on the surface of the earphone and clean it before you toss away the entire set.

How do you play music through one ear?

Under Accessibility, you can selected Mono Audio, and even slide the sound from one ear to the other. For Android users, go to Settings, choose Accessibility, then scroll down and select Hearing and tap Mono Audio. Android users can also create a widget for Mono Audio to make it easier to toggle on and off.

Why do I sound bad in recordings?

The bones and tissues inside your head can also conduct sound waves directly to the cochlea. When you speak, your vocal cords create sound waves that travel through the air to reach your inner ear. That’s why when you hear your voice on a recording, it usually sounds higher and weaker than you think it should.