It Was checked so I unchecked it. Also checked was "Overdub". Should I uncheck that one too?steve wrote:I see no problem there.
Have you turned on "Software Playthrough"? It should be off (not selected). Please check - near the bottom of the Transport menu.
Can't get Audacity to record...
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Re: Can't get Audacity to record...
Re: Can't get Audacity to record...
Usually "Overdub" should be checked and "Software Playthrough" unchecked.
"Overdub" allows you to hear other tracks while recording a new one.
"Software Playthrough" routes the input audio back out through the sound card (after a short delay due to buffering and software latency). As you are recording what is playing through the sound card, enabling "Software Playthrough" will cause a bad echo problem.
"Overdub" allows you to hear other tracks while recording a new one.
"Software Playthrough" routes the input audio back out through the sound card (after a short delay due to buffering and software latency). As you are recording what is playing through the sound card, enabling "Software Playthrough" will cause a bad echo problem.
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Re: Can't get Audacity to record...
Bingo!
Once I'd unchecked Software Playthrough I had no trouble recording. The volume is fine and the sound is crystal clear. This use of the internal line is so much better than using the built-in mike.
Thanks a million!
Once I'd unchecked Software Playthrough I had no trouble recording. The volume is fine and the sound is crystal clear. This use of the internal line is so much better than using the built-in mike.
Thanks a million!