I have the latest iMac (27") and downloaded Audacity using the .dmg installer. I'm using OSX 10.8.4 and Mountain Lion.
The mic I use is the Blu Yeti. For some reason, I am unable to hear it when recording. I can see my voice on the vu meter and can hear it on playback.
This makes it virtually impossible to record a radio program, especially mixing music and voice.
The same mic works perfectly with Garage Band 11's monitor and with Sound Studio 3.
So why can't I monitor audio on Audacity with my iMac? Your insights appreciated.
Monitoring audio
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and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Audacity menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
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kozikowski
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Re: Monitoring audio
Audacity > Preferences > Recording > [X] Playthrough (select)
Audacity > Preferences > Devices and make sure it's pointing to something you can listen to like Built-In Output.
Restart Audacity and make sure Built-In Output is selected in the recording window.
You can't easily listen to speakers when you're recording a microphone.
http://kozco.com/tech/audacity/wynonna2.jpg
Fair warning, the headset sound may be late or echoy because of internal sound delays. My Macs aren't too bad.
Koz
Audacity > Preferences > Devices and make sure it's pointing to something you can listen to like Built-In Output.
Restart Audacity and make sure Built-In Output is selected in the recording window.
You can't easily listen to speakers when you're recording a microphone.
http://kozco.com/tech/audacity/wynonna2.jpg
Fair warning, the headset sound may be late or echoy because of internal sound delays. My Macs aren't too bad.
Koz
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kozikowski
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Re: Monitoring audio
How are you doing that? Normal Macs do not have provision for recording internal sound.especially mixing music and voice.
Koz
Re: Monitoring audio
As noted, it works perfectly with Garage Band or Sound Studio on my new iMac. I monitor with a headset so I would be able to monitor voice and music. Audio in System preferences set properly, same for Audacity preferences. Can only hear my voice or music on playback in Audacity. For me, at least, Garage Band is more stable.
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Gale Andrews
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Re: Monitoring audio
Have you tried LineIn for use with Audacity ?Nodlew wrote:As noted, it works perfectly with Garage Band or Sound Studio on my new iMac. I monitor with a headset so I would be able to monitor voice and music.
Gale
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Re: Monitoring audio
No, but I will. Thanks for your input.kk