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How often do these gaps occur?
Can you see any pattern to when they occur?

For a more general "measure labeller" that works at any sample rate, unlimited number of measures (bars) and user defined number of beats per bar, you may be interested in the "Beat Per Minute labels" plug-in: http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=60534 You'll no...

Using Skype at the same time as trying to record is problematic because Skype needs to take full control of the sound system and by default it adjusts the microphone input level to suit its own needs. Also Skype will control recording and playback levels so that the sound card is either outputting s...

You would need to use an SPL meter.
The level of a recording depends on many factors including the sensitivity of the microphone, the distance from the sound source, the recording level settings. You can't achieve any meaningful SPL readings unless the system has been calibrated.

Plug the mic intp channel 1 (left) and set Audacity to record "1 channel mono" http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/Device_Toolbar

The manual is probably included in the Windows .exe version, but why do you want to use an obsolete and buggy version of Audacity?

See here: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Manag ... nd_Drivers

Ensure that Skype is not running (not even in the background) when you are recording.
Use the computer system recording input level controls to set the recording level.

Thankyou Steve-I tried both Did not work. Still unable to see the USB option to select. Any other remedies ? Thanks If you see anything useful in this conversation with TinPan please try it. If you require individual attention please start a new topic. Ok doing this gave me the screen back that sho...

Samson GM1U USB G-Track microphone have a list price of $149 US but are likely to be available for less than that.