Recording Orchid's Audio: Why You Need a Stereo Cable and Audio InterfaceUpdated a month ago
Many users have reported getting "muddy," "distorted," or "clipping" audio when recording their Orchid. In almost every case, this is caused by using the wrong type of cable.
The Problem: Orchid has a stereo 3.5mm TRS headphone jack. If you use a cable that sums this stereo signal into a single mono input on your audio interface, it will cause phasing issues and a poor-quality recording.
The Solution: To properly record Orchid's stereo audio, you need:
An audio interface with at least two line-level inputs (for Left and Right). The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a popular choice in the community.
A stereo breakout cable. This is a Y-cable that has a 3.5mm TRS connector on one end and two separate 1/4" TS (mono) connectors on the other end.
How to Connect: Plug the 3.5mm end into your Orchid. Plug the two 1/4" ends into two separate input channels on your audio interface. In your DAW, create a new stereo audio track and set its input to the two channels your Orchid is connected to.