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by kvoandegoor
Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: macOS
Topic: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error
Replies: 10
Views: 12485

Re: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error

Thanks RE: the mic level being maxed out. And all the other help from previous posts. I misspoke, my preamp is a Centrance Micport Pro, I have Neumann mic. The Centrance Micport Pro connects the mic to the computer via a USB cable. I do adjust levels on the mic. Maybe I didn't notice the level on th...
by kvoandegoor
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:39 am
Forum: macOS
Topic: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error
Replies: 10
Views: 12485

Re: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error

Yes, thanks I can record using the built in microphone on the Mac, I tried Garage Band, it didn't work.

I took the mic, preamp and USB apart and re connected, now I can record, but the input for the mic in Audacity is still maxed out and I'm not able to adjust that level on the tool bar.
by kvoandegoor
Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:36 am
Forum: macOS
Topic: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error
Replies: 10
Views: 12485

Re: Error code -9986 Internal PortAudio error

Hi, I've just had an issue crop up where I get Error code 9986 on Audacity for my Mac.I can't record sound, I'm running Mojave. I've checked to make sure the device is recognized by the Mac and Audacity is allowed access to the mic. It worked a couple of weeks ago. Nothing has changed as far as I kn...