Not able to record

[lionshead007]

I'm running windows 7 home premium and using a focusrite 2i2 interface with a microphone. I just got the upgrade to 2.1.3. Now the recording level monitor doesn't register sound and I am unable to record. I hit the record button and I can see the cursor move through the track but no audio is recorded. Please help!

[kozikowski]

You can tell if Audacity intends to make a recording by right-clicking inside the recording sound meters > Start Monitoring. If there's sound coming into Audacity, the meters will register. You don't have to go into record.

I know you intend to record a mono voice track, but did you install the 2i2 as Stereo? Look at the Device Toolbar.

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The 2i2 is a stereo device and I think you have to mount it that way to work.


There is one simple problem that occasionally plagues producers. Make sure the 2i2 is plugged in and happy before you start Audacity. If Audacity is already running, you can restart it or Transport > Rescan...

Koz

[lionshead007]

I have been using the same setup for over a year and all of a sudden it stops recording audio and the recording level doesn't work either

[steve]

Shut down your computer.
Unplug the USB sound card and visually check the USB lead.
Plug the sound card back in, ensuring that the plugs are securely seated.
Restart the computer.
Launch Audacity.
Check the settings in the device toolbar.

What are your settings in the device toolbar?

[lionshead007]

I shut down. checked plugs. I even bought new sounds card thinking that might be it, but no. Restarted but no good. The same as before. I tried another DAW just to see and I had no problem with the others I tried. I was able to record and see recording levels. The settings on Device: MME, Focusrite USB, 1 Mono, Focusrite USB. I even checked the drivers for the audio on Focusrite. They were up to date. I dunno. . . frustrating. I want to make it work!! I love the ease of Audacity. Thank you for any help!!!!

[steve]

The settings on Device: MME, Focusrite USB, 1 Mono, Focusrite USB.

Ensure that your microphone is plugged into channel 1 (left) of the Focusrite.

[lionshead007]

There are times when I unplug my interface and I get the blue screen with the 'crash dump' warning. Maybe that has had something to do with it??

[steve]

We can't help you if you don't provide the information requested. We don't have access to your machine, so the only information that we have available is what you tell us. If you don't tell us what we need to know, then we can't help.

[steve]

There are times when I unplug my interface and I get the blue screen with the 'crash dump' warning.

To disconnect a USB device, use "Safely Remove". It's the same procedure as safely removing a USB memory stick. See: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/hel ... e-hardware

[lionshead007]

Steve. I am using a P.C. that is running windows 7 home premium and Audacity 2.1.1. I have been using my Focusrite interface with Audacity for more than a year without a problem. One day I went to do a voice over and it just would not record anything. I have not changed anything on the interface since I started. The microphone is still plugged in where it has been for the last year. All the switches on the interface have not been touched. I have bought new usb cables thinking that might be it. I thought I have given all the info on the problem. Is there different information that I can give you. The only thing I can think of is that when I unplugged my interface, I received the blue screen letting me know it crashed. Could this of possible corrupted the system. Again, everything works except for the recording aspect of it. Pleeeeease let me know what else I can tell you. I'm not trying to hold any into back. Feeling very frustrated!! Thank you