2 mbox probs: mix control switch + latency, help!

[psforza]

Here's my system:
ibook G4, 1.33GHz, 768 mbRam, PT 6.7, OS 10.3.5

I'm putting down vocals over some basic tracks. BEFORE I record-enable the track, My mix control switch seems to work, that is, when I turn it to the left (input) i hear my mike, when I turn it to the right I hear nothing.

When I record enable the track and hit play, i have two problems. Latency, I assume, is causing an annoying vocal delay effect. Hoping I can remedy this using the mix control (ie. hear less or none of my vocal as I record it) I find that it doesn't work. The input is heard at the same level no matter which position the switch is at. This also happens when I use the mono button.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

Thanks,
Paul
ibook G4, 1.33GHz, 768 mbRam, PT 6.7, OS 10.3.5

[mobilemac'nstrat]

You need to mute the track you are recording to, then use the mix knob to balance the levels of previously recorded tracks (and/or click) with the input to the muted record-enabled track.

[psforza]

thank you very much. i will try this right away!

-paul

[AverageJoe]

also, it helps to engage the MONO button which puts the direct signal (what you are recording- in this case vocals) in the center instead of on the left.

[psforza]

thanks!