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I get the error code regardless if a device is connected or not, so while the answer to your question is obviously yes, it doesn’t explain why I receive the error code regardless if I have a device plugged in or not.(I’ve also tried multiple other devices and have had the same outcome) When I curren...

I updated the 2.3.1 Manual (alpha right now, as yet unreleased) to explain the numeric error codes - see: https://alphamanual.audacityteam.org/man/Error_opening_sound_device#codes A good read of the whole of that page should help you. WC While the link you provided was very informative it did not r...

"Error opening recording device. Error code: -9996 Invalid device." I get this code when I open Audacity and press the record button. I have followed and completed some troubleshooting steps like updating my PC, making sure my playback and recording devices are enabled, restarting my Endpoint Audio...