Error opening recording device [SOLVED]

Audacity 3 Help Forum Windows
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Hello,
I’m trying to record from a USB Turntable to my computer. This worked the last time I tried it on 4/22/2018. Now I’m getting Error code: -9999 Unanticipated host error. I’ve been working through the help site for this subject.

Audacity 2.3.0
Audio Host: MME (Same error with Windows DirectSound)
Recording Device: Line (USB Audio Codec) (same error with Microsoft Sound Mapper)
Recording channels: 2 (stereo) Record (same error with Mono)
Speakers (Realtek High Definition)
Project rate: 44100 Hz
Overdub and Software Playthrough Off

Windows 10 Home version 1803 OS build 17134.285
All sound drivers updated. Speakers Properties 16 bit 44100 Hz and devices enabled
Alienware_X51_R2 64-bit 3.4 GHz 16.0 GB
Turntable Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB

Thanks,
Bob

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First thing to try is a complete power-down of the computer (usually “Shift + Shutdown”), then restart and try again.

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Thanks for your good idea. In my case, I’ve been fighting this for two weeks and have had complete shutdowns many times.

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Does Audacity play OK?
When exactly does the error message appear?

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I can play files I’ve recorded before. The error message appears when I press the record button.

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Have you checked that the USB Audio Codec is enabled in the “privacy settings”? (see: https://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=100117)

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Steve,
It works now. Thank You!!
The only change I made was Settings/Privacy/Microphone/toggle on “allow apps to access microphone”
Your help is very much appreciated.
Bob

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Excellent :slight_smile:
I’ll close this topic now.