noob trying to record basic audio [SOLVED]

Audacity Help Forum Windows
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Hi all,
I’m new to audacity. I’m using a microphoone and headset to record just some audio for my audio diary.My headset is a cheap logitech I got from target for $20, but it does work (I tested it with skype)

I’m on XP and version 2.0.6

thx

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Is there a question in there?

Koz

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sorry kozikowski.

I can’t seem to get any audio to record. I think it’s because of the cheap headset I have, but not entirely sure. I’ve used the headset for skype and google voice before so I tend to think the mic is working.

any thoughts? maybe a separate microphone?

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  1. Ensure that Skype is turned off and shut down completely (NOT running in the background)
  2. Ensure that your microphoone is connected to the computer
  3. (must be after 1 and 2), Launch Audacity.
  4. Set the recording input in Audacity to your microphone (see: device toolbar)
  5. Make a test recording.

What happens?

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Hi all,
Yeah operator error. I didn’t use the “internal mic” dropdown list.

Many thanks for the help