Issues with MXL-770 Mic, Scarlett 2i2, and Garageband

Question

Level 1

10 points

Issues with MXL-770 Mic, Scarlett 2i2, and Garageband

I bought an MXL-770 Mic and I have tried plugging it into my Scarlett 2i2 and then plugging the Scarlett into my MacBook Pro (2015 version). I cannot get it to record anything, although I did get it to the point where I could see the sound bar moving when I tapped the mic. I am not sure what I am doing wrong because I have used the Scarlett with my guitar and it worked and the mic does not appear to be broken. I have messed around with all the buttons on both devices and have adjusted the input device on Garageband.

Here are the exact products I purchased for reference: https://www.amazon.com/MXL-770-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0007NQH98

https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Interface-Generation-Monoprice/dp/B01J 9NDHXK/ref=sr_1_8?s=musical-instruments&…

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), macOS Mojave (10.14)

Posted on Nov 5, 2018 10:52 AM

Reply

Answer 1

HangTime

Level 9

53,853 points

Nov 5, 2018 11:21 AM in response to Marigoth13

Marigoth13 wrote:

I bought an MXL-770 Mic and I have tried plugging it into my Scarlett 2i2 and then plugging the Scarlett into my MacBook Pro (2015 version). I cannot get it to record anything

there are new security settings in the latest OS that prevent apps from using input devices; check the security settings in System Prefs and make sure that GB has permission to use your interface.

here's a screen shot from another user showing permission being given to the internal mic:

Reply

Answer 2

Marigoth13 Author

Level 1

10 points

Nov 13, 2018 2:23 PM in response to Marigoth13

Never mind, I fixed it! Turns out I was using the wrong cord the whole time, I switched it to a male to female XLR and everything is working properly now. Thanks so much for your help! 🙂

Reply