Can't get stereo input - Ion Tape Express

[Eean]

Hi,
I tried using Audacity for the first time yesterday with my Ion Tape Express. However I couldn't get it to record in stereo. I tried removing the mono track it started and open a new stereo track, but when I switched it on it started recording a new mono track and left the stereo track blank.
I then used the other software that came with it - it's really basic - but that appeared to be recording in stereo.
Have I made some stupid mistake or something?
Hope you can help!
E.

[steve]

It is highly recommended that you upgrade to Audacity 1.3.12 (If I recall correctly Audacity 1.2.x record in mono by default, whereas 1.3.12 records in stereo by default).
http://audacityteam.org/download/

You may also find this tutorial useful: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/USB_turntables

[Eean]

Cheers, I've tried downloading the latest version but i'm still having the same problem. Even without anything connected. I open a new stereo track, hit record, and a mono track appears below it. Nothing is happening with the stereo track and the blue line to indicate sound appears on the mono track? Weird?

[waxcylinder]

It sounds like you have your Audacity Preferences set to record in mono - it is the 1.2 default setting, and if you install 1.3 after using 1.2 then it will carry forward your 1.2 Preferences to your 1.3

Just go to Edit > Preferences > Devices and in the panel you will see a section labelled Recording - use the drop-down to set Channels to 2 (Stereo)

WC

[spinnerj]

I'm having the same problem. It will not allow me to choose stereo recording. Did you figure it out?

[steve]

I'm having the same problem. It will not allow me to choose stereo recording. Did you figure it out?

Your previous posts said that you were recording from a USB microphone.
If you are using a mono source (such as a mono microphone) you should expect to get a mono recording (as indicated here: http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic ... 67#p116467 )