USB Mic not working

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USB Mic not working

Post by jpetino » Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:06 am

I'm using the Blue Yeti but cannot record in Audacity. Using win xp.
Thanks for any help

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Re: USB Mic not working

Post by steve » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:19 pm

The microphone must be connected to the computer and recognised by Windows before you open Audacity. If you look in the "Windows Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices" you will be able to see if the device is available as a recording device.

Providing that the device is available to Windows, open Audacity and go to "Edit menu > Preferences > Audio I/O" and select the USB option as the recording device.
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Re: USB Mic not working

Post by jpetino » Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:52 pm

Thank you Stevethefiddle, thank you very much! Please take a listen to my podcast on iTunes - Coastal Muse. Enjoy!

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