I have been using software for decades to digitize my analog tapes. However, this week, I found out that there is no input from my analog device coming into Audacity. No changes have taken place on my PC. I am using Windows 10, Ver. 22H2.
Here are my observations.
There is no audio playback through my speakers when the analog device is playing
I have done everything right to monitor the signal - "Software playthrough of input"
is checked and I have clicked on "Start monitoring", but no audible signal through the
speakers and the VU meters are not registering anything.
I am able to hear audio from other sources, such as music on my computer or
YouTube videos through my speakers
I am using Audacity ver. 3.3.3
Below are my audio settings, as I have always had it - using Line Input
I can hear the music on the tape machine through my headphones, as well, the tape
deck VU meters on the deck are showing good levels. Of course, without audio
flowthrough, I will not be able to hear it through the speakers.
I tested it out with Audiograbber - same result
This happened suddenly. I am not sure if it has to do with a Windows patch. though I do know it could be an issue with my machine. Oh, the cable is fine.
Also, I noticed that the VU meter to the right of the Line In option (as shown in my screen shot) is showing no signal though the tape machine is playing.
I have a Philips PSC805 external sound card which works beautifully when I connect it to the PC. So, essentially, there is audio feed out of the tape deck and the cable is fine. I am narrowing it down to the PC’s internal sound card, but it plays back just fine over the speakers. So, I am totally confused as to where the fault lies…
I failed IT 101! There were a few other cables hanging free behind the machine and the wrong cable was plugged in. Not sure who did that as nobody else uses my PC! Sorry, folks - I am redfaced. Now that I have spent the better part of a few days on this, it is punishment enough for me!