Garageband recording woes

[gooberguy]

Hello all, this is my first post on the forums and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

In Garageband, when I record acoustic guitar, the first 5 seconds are recorded at a good volume, but then Garageband automatically reduces the recording volume, making for a very inconsistent beginning.

I am using the default acoustic guitar track, with automatic level control turned OFF. This is on the newest MBP, with what i believe is the latest Garageband.

Any ideas?

 

[gooberguy]

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[xveganx]

I was unexpectedly suffering from the same problem, after never having that problem.

Here is how to fix it:

1. System Preferences
2. Sound (in the Hardware section)
3. Uncheck "Use ambient noise reduction"
4. Close the box and exit System Preferences
5. Record happily, with no terrible underwater sounds