Error messages in audacity. can't record.

[knit-tweaker]

I just downloaded Audacity. Hooked up my Tascam 130 tape recorder to my computer via the line in. Clicked on edit, selected preferences, selected the device, it shows "modem #0 line record." I selected that. I tried to record, got message," error opening sound device. Please check the input device settings" etc. I checked my connections, all are good. What up? What can I do? I know that the program records because when I selected the internal sound module it showed it recording.

Help! I have Window XP 2000

Knit-tweaker

[whomper]

Knit-tweaker

try the other device
i never use modem#0 and my recording works

[knit-tweaker]

Whooper: I am trying to record from my Tascam mix down recorder into my computer. The only devices it shows, is Sigma tel Audio, modem #0 line in, and mapper.

Knit-tweaker

[kozikowski]

You might try changing Audacity sound preferences to 44100 (probably already there) 16-bit (not 32-bit) and 2(Stereo) not 1(mono). Restart Audacity and try it again. Those are the sound standards for a Music CD and almost everybody supports them.

Koz

[kozikowski]

Oh, and do make sure your Windows Control Panels are set correctly, although if other programs work, that's not likely to be wrong.

Koz

[knit-tweaker]

OK! I change it to 16 bit. Tried again. NO luck. Same message-"Error while opening sound device. Please check the input device settings and the project sample rate."

knit-tweaker