Audacity does not pick up my USB Mic

Audacity Help Forum Windows
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Hi I am Darin.
I have Audacity 2.1.2 on my Dell Laptop. I am using Windows 8.
I have a Shure SM 58 mic with a USB connector (Shure X2U).
I am trying to connect it to Audacity to record my podast but the mic is not being picked up by Audacity…
When i go to preference and Device, i don’t see my mic there.
Please advise. Thank you.

Darin

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Restart Audacity.

Audacity checks for devices when it starts. If you plugged in the X2U after Audacity started, it will be invisible.

You can also use Transport > Rescan…

Let us know how you like your X2U. We’re always on the lookout for different sound devices.

Koz

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Thank you very much. I followed your instructions and they helped.
The USB works well.