transfer tracks from a 4-track to Mac 10.9.5?

Audacity 3 Help Forum macOS
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I’m having trouble transferring my tracks from my 4-track to my Mac 10.9.5 because there isn’t an input on the Mac for my stereo-1/8 inch converter, only a headphone jack. I bought a stereo- USB converter and when I plug it in, it doesn’t show in Audacity, the only input option is the built in microphone. I was told that stereo to 1/8 inch converter may not work because it’s transferring analog to digital, and there needs to be a buffer. Is there a stereo- 1/8 inch converter that converts the signal in itself?

Any other suggestions?

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Exactly what type of Mac do you have? Which version of Audacity are you using?

Quit Audacity. Plug in your USB audio device. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Audio > Inputs. Do you see a “USB Audio CODEC” there? If not, you won’t see it in Audacity.

– Bill