I'm using a Scarlett 2i2 interface with Logic Pro and can't get the software to show any signal coming from my microphone. When I switch to the built-in mic it picks up a signal, and the interface picks up guitar coming through it just fine. Any ideas?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
Have you checked the mic cable? I'd try the mic with another cable first.
Anyway, I second Pancenter's question re make and model of your mic.
And a follow-up one, do you have phantom power switched ON or OFF? Before you do anything please read this: https://www.sageaudio.com/blog/studio-equipment/basics-phantom-power-microphones.php
Focusrite Control is just a utility app that helps set up the hardware using a graphic user interface (GUI). Sometimes it's the easiest way to solve an issue, since it offers a visual representation of audio routing and other settings. But if you don't have it installed, then double-check settings in Audio MIDI Setup utility.
Have you checked the mic cable? I'd try the mic with another cable first.
Anyway, I second Pancenter's question re make and model of your mic.
And a follow-up one, do you have phantom power switched ON or OFF? Before you do anything please read this: https://www.sageaudio.com/blog/studio-equipment/basics-phantom-power-microphones.php
Focusrite Control is just a utility app that helps set up the hardware using a graphic user interface (GUI). Sometimes it's the easiest way to solve an issue, since it offers a visual representation of audio routing and other settings. But if you don't have it installed, then double-check settings in Audio MIDI Setup utility.
Thanks for the suggestions. The input is set to INST (which I think is as good as MIC), not LINE. Also, I don't seem to have a Focusrite Control app when I look in Finder. Would that have anything to do with this Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface having been used on another MacBook previously? I've also put a screenshot in here that shows Logic reading a signal coming from the guitar on Track 1 but not picking anything up from input 1, which is where my mic is run through on the Scarlett. Thanks again for the help.
Hi there, you might have set the input to Line, instead of Mic. If that's not the case, there might also be a setting in Focusrite Control utility app. Open the app and investigate. If it's still not fixed after that, please report back with more info about your setup, connections, etc. etc. (with screenshots, preferably). Cheers!
I'm also seeing that my mic tracks are run through a bus as their default setting each time I open up various projects - not sure if that would have anything to do with it either. I've been switching them to input 1 (where the mic's connected) each time.
What is the make and model of the micro[hone?
It's just the Scarlett Studio condenser mic that came with the interface in a kind of starter pack. I'll try another cable ASAP thank you.
It's the Scarlett Studio condenser mic that came with the 2i2 interface. I'm going to try another cable and have another mic too, but thanks for the link and advice.
It was the cable. Thanks again - really appreciate it
No mic signal on Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
