Recording Volume on iMac

Thanks BDAqua

It seems to be system wide, it didn't work with the new user either.

I specifically haven't updated to Catalina because Audacity does not support it (its related to permissions for external mics).

I've decided to upgrade to Catalina and use the workaround that Audacity has suggested and see how that goes. I can't be any worse off than I am just now.

Thanks for your help

Yes of course thanks.

Apple iMac

1. System Pref > Sound - check microphone is set up correctly - Input to ATR2100, Output to Built in Speaker.

2.System Pref >Security & privacy - check Audacity is allowed access to my microphone.

3.Audio Midi Set Up - check input and output devices correct.

Audacity

1. Pref > devices - check input mic is ATR2100, output is built-in speaker. Check recording volumes are correct.
2. Pref >recording - all set up as per Audacity instructions.
3. Pref> Quality - project rate is 44100 HZ and 32 -bit float
4. When recording - the toolbar shows input mic is ATR2100 - recording levels correct and output speakers are the built-in speaker. When I record the levels are only hitting about a 1/3rd of what they should be.

For completeness I have also fully uninstalled and re-installed Audacity. Shut Down my iMac and restarted it after doing this too. I have also deleted the mic from the iMac and reinstalled it via Coreaudiod.

Before opening Audacity, I ensure the microphone is plugged in, then "rescan the audio device" to make sure it recognises it.

I have also switched the iMac on and off as suggested above.

I have used the Audacity guides, followed their guidance in the FAQ and posted an enquiry to their forum but to no avail.

Hope that helps

Thanks - yes I have done that but unfortunately it hasn't helped.