New User - Cannot Record

[Issam]

I have just downloaded the latest version of Audacity on my notebook with Windows Vista and have tried to record cassette tapes using "Dazzel" through a USB Port. On Audacity preference "Audio I/O" I only have the 2 option for "Recordong Devices" of MS Sound Maper and Microphone.

I cannot seem to be able to record through the USP Port. Can you please help.

Thanks in advancew

[kozikowski]

Doesn't Dazzle have its own capture software package? If Windows doesn't recognize the device as a stand-alone sound device, then you're pretty much stuck. Audacity is a complete slave to Windows.

Isn't Dazzle a really old device? I think I had one ten or fifteen years ago. You may need to get the Vista software drivers for it so it works in your machine.

Koz

[Issam]

Koz,

Thanks for the helpful reply, will try that and hope for the best. Wish me luck.

Issam