Cannot set / adjust input Level

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Cannot set / adjust input Level

Post by toniP » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:55 am

Using Stable. I cannot adjust input "Level " (and output level) on mixer toolbar. The slider does not respond or move, even after clicking on "monitor input" of drop menu for input toolbar. I am running Vista. I am not running a USB device but an RCA cable from Amplifier to line in of computer.
Thanks for any help, toniP
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Re: Cannot set / adjust input volume

Post by waxcylinder » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:03 pm

Are you, by any chance, using a USB device for input?

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Re: Cannot set / adjust input Level

Post by steve » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:05 pm

waxcylinder wrote:Are you, by any chance, using a USB device for input?
Oops - didn't read his post ;)

The mixer toolbar is a tool of convenience when it is supported by the operating system and sound card driver. That usually excludes USB audio devices and Vista, but can also mean other sound cards on other systems. If the mixer toolbar does not work, just hide it (so it doesn't bug you) and use the Windows Mixer instead.

Some info from the Audacity wiki that you may find useful:

http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php? ... bar_Issues
http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php? ... s_Vista_OS
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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Re: Cannot set / adjust input Level

Post by waxcylinder » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:33 pm

stevethefiddle wrote:
waxcylinder wrote:Are you, by any chance, using a USB device for input?
Oops - didn't read his post ;)
Oops..... mea maxima culpa, sorry :oops:

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