Recording voice not working (no input source selected)

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Recording voice not working (no input source selected)

I'm using Garageband 10.0.3 (and Mavericks 10.9.5) and until very recently I could record voice tracks without using a mic - it would record using the in-built mic. Now whenever I try to record my voice, I get the "No input source selected" error message, and it pops up regardless of what I choose in input/output settings in Preferences. I've also tried it with my iMic plugged in (which I use to record guitar), but I get the same error message and nothing records.

Any ideas? Do you now need to have a mic plugged in for Garageband to record voice?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Oct 29, 2014 8:16 AM

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Answer 1

léonie

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Oct 29, 2014 8:35 AM in response to matthewfromoakland

Is monitoring turned on? Then disable it or plug in a headset. Otherwise will GarageBand not record from the internal microphone to avoid feedback.

In the System Preferences > Audio pane select the internal microphone and adjust the recording level. I noticed that the recording level is set to zero by default, whenever I look there.

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Answer 2

Oct 29, 2014 12:33 PM in response to matthewfromoakland

I'm able to record my voice by creating a new guitar track, and then from the library panel, going up a level and selecting one of the voice presets. Which I guess is fine...just weird that I have to do it that way. I think when I "successfully" tested it earlier, the track I was using was created as a guitar track.

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Answer 3

Oct 29, 2014 9:52 AM in response to léonie

Thanks so much, it worked!

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léonie

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Oct 29, 2014 9:53 AM in response to matthewfromoakland

You're welcome, Matthew! 🙂

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Answer 5

Oct 29, 2014 12:25 PM in response to léonie

And now, in a different project, it's saying "No input source selected" again and won't let me record. Very odd...

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Answer 6

léonie

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Oct 29, 2014 1:07 PM in response to matthewfromoakland

That is weird.

Which template are you using, when you set up your project? I am always starting with the "empty project" template and select the microphone for the first track.

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