Audacity Forum

Sorry to return to this but I still have not yet fully resolved the issue. I've got to the point where, by routing TRS cables in a looped fashion through the input and output cables of the Microbook, I can record through Audacity by setting the Audio host as Windows WASAPI, the microphone at Motu Microbook MAIN 1-2 (loopback) and the output at either MAIN 1-2 or PHONES 1-2 (either seems to work). As far as possible I am putting Windows 10 on the same settings except that the Sound Control for Microphone/Input does not show MAIN 1-2 (loopback)even when I check to reveal all disabled devices - the Microbook options it offers me are LINE 1-2, RETURN 1-2 or Mic/Guitar. By choosing LINE 1-2 I can make the recording from Audacity. However, because I have to turn off Software Playthrough in Audacity while recording to avoid feedback echoes in loopback mode, I can't hear the audio source while recording, which means I can't monitor what's happening, know when to switch on and off etc. If there was a way of monitoring that sound while recording my problem would be resolved, but I can find no way of adjusting settings without losing the ability to record. If there was a direction you could point me to resolve that I would be most grateful.

Davidgnp wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:36 am

by routing TRS cables in a looped fashion ...

What everyone has been saying, is that if you use "WASAPI loopback" you do not need to use physical loopback cables.

EUREKA Wouldn't you know, moments after posting my last, I finally solved the problem. By going to Properties of the Microbook Main 1-2 in the Recording Devices menu, and under the LIsten tab, ticking Listen to this device I can now both record and monitor my recording. Well, that was a learning curve. Thanks for all your input.