Vinyl to digital with 3.7.7

Audacity 3 Help Forum macOS
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It’s been about 7 years since I last ran Audacity 2.3.3 on my previous MacPro. Got a new MacPro and recently downloaded 3.7.7. I set it up according to the instructions, but no recording info shows when I try to create a new recording. I’ve tried everything, several times, to get it running - configure Audio Setup as necessary, double checked preferences, checked connections, etc. But no go. I’ve also tried to record using the MacPro microphone, still no go. Any suggestions?

A few specific questions: Under Audio Setup: Recording channels: only Mono is available. Where’s Stereo? What does Enable Silent Monitoring mean? I tried both modes - enable and disable. That mic icon button was what I remember using in 2.3.3 to hear the recording.
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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I’m a Windows guy, but…

Check your Privacy/Security Settings.

You might want to say what those connections are, and tell us about your hardware. :wink: Do you have a turntable with USB?.. etc…?

A few specific questions: Under Audio Setup: Recording channels: only Mono is available.

You might have to set both macOS and Audacity to stereo. And you might have to make sure you have a stereo connection.

What does Enable Silent Monitoring mean? I tried both modes - enable and disable.

It think that just turns-on the meters before you actually start recording.

That mic icon button was what I remember using in 2.3.3 to hear the recording.

Audible Input Monitoring plays what you are recording through the computer speakers (or headphones).

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Go to System settings / Privacy and Security and allow access to “Microphone” for Audacity.

If there is a stereo source selected, stereo is shown in Audacity. If you see only mono, your setting probably tries to use the computer’s built-in microphone - which is not stereo.

Where is that? I have “Enable audible input monitoring” under “Transport Options”. This allows you, if activated, to hear over the computer’s loudspeakers (or headphones) what you are recording. Useful if you have a device without loudspeakers connected directly to your computer.

How are you connecting all devices involved? Please describe in detail what you have, including make / model of any devices.