To verify your Noise Meter is receiving audio from the correct source, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the CUE Live settings for your Noise Meter instance and check the Meter Input dropdown to see which audio input device is currently selected. You may see options like 'Default Microphone,' your USB mixer name, or other connected audio devices.
2. Observe the input level indicator while you speak or make noise near your microphone. If you see activity, the microphone is being detected. If you see no level activity, confirm the correct microphone device is selected in the dropdown menu.
3. In the Control settings, ensure 'Mic Input' is selected and set to your external audio device (such as a NAT sound microphone) rather than your laptop's built-in microphone.
4. Check your computer's system sound settings to ensure the microphone is recognized and has permissions enabled. Look for the microphone icon in your system tray (on Windows, typically in the bottom right corner near the clock) to access quick microphone settings.
5. Use the decibel reading display in the Mainboard Editor to monitor responses. Enable the decibel number on screen and observe whether it responds appropriately when you create noise. During rehearsals, compare readings to actual game conditions with crowd noise.
6. If readings appear erratic, extreme, or inconsistent between rehearsal and game conditions, the audio source may have incorrect gain staging. Use the Master Override feature to test the visual response at specific decibel levels and adjust as needed.
7. If you continue experiencing issues after configuration changes, try creating a fresh instance, as heavy configuration modifications can sometimes cause glitches in an existing instance.
