Recording issues with Audacity

[spadekevin]

Hi,

I have used Audacity successfully in the past to record, and while I'm no wizard, I feel comfortable using it. I am experiencing some of the same recording issues that I've seen others post here, but hope to give more specific info. I have uninstalled/reinstalled, rebooted, checked for driver updates, etc. Nothing has worked. Here's what I've noticed:Playback of older files on Audacity works fine.
I've tried the different settings [MME, etc] to record with no success- everything is a flatline.
The mic input level often goes to 0 on its own, with me constantly resetting.
If I set the transport to 'voice activated', and then hit record, the pause button goes/stays down.
It is as if the mic is not being recognized- the mic is fairly new, simple...the usb ports are working.I too, have wondered if this is a Realtek issue, but can find no new drivers or information. I get the notices that say the mic is working properly...Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Please help.

I did not find the right solution from the internet.

References:
https://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopi ... 46&t=97574
Vendor Management Solution Video

Thanks!

[bluebell]

"MME" sounds like Windows. So here’s probably not the best forum for your question.

[bluebell]

+1 with bluebell at first.

The mic input level often goes to 0 on its own, with me constantly resetting.

Set the mic within audacity.

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Dual boot install (linux+win) ??
Could be that one OS hijacks the mic-input from the other OS.

Or an application like Skype with its automatic input level setting.