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Why is the reader quiet while recording but loud in playback?

Adjust live reader volume, microphone recording gain, and saved-take balance in the right place.

Before you record

If the reader is too quiet or loud

Open Settings → Playback and adjust Reader Volume. This controls how loudly the reader plays while you record.

If your microphone is too quiet

On mobile, open Self Tape, tap Audio, and adjust Recording Gain. Make a short test take and play it back before recording your final take.

After a take has saved

  1. Open Self Tape → Preview.
  2. Open the take.
  3. Open Linus Studio.
  4. Adjust Actor Voice or Reader Volume.
  5. Apply the change, then replay the take from the start.

If audio is missing or the controls do not respond

Report the problem with your platform, app version, audio setup, and a short description of what you heard live versus in playback.

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