Pro tools 8 mbox 001 no input when recording???

[DjRybe]

I am running pro tools le 8 on a windows xp pro 32-bit w/mbox 001

Problem: I arm a mono audio track to record vocals from a mic but i get no input sound what so ever????.

[sw rec]

Is it an M box or an 001? Those are two totally separate devices.

Assuming it's really an Mbox, do you have "line" or "mic" selected on your Mbox? Is it a phantom powered mic, and if so, did you turn on phantom power?

[DjRybe]

Originally Posted by sw rec

Is it an M box or an 001? Those are two totally separate devices.

Assuming it's really an Mbox, do you have "line" or "mic" selected on your Mbox? Is it a phantom powered mic, and if so, did you turn on phantom power?

its a mbox........The tall white and light blue one.

[DjRybe]

Originally Posted by sw rec

Is it an M box or an 001? Those are two totally separate devices.

Assuming it's really an Mbox, do you have "line" or "mic" selected on your Mbox? Is it a phantom powered mic, and if so, did you turn on phantom power?

i have the "mic" selected, its a phantom powered mic and yes, i did turn on the phantom power.

[sw rec]

How do you have the input selected on the track?

[DjRybe]

Originally Posted by sw rec

How do you have the input selected on the track?

input: mic/line 1

output:analog 1/2

[sw rec]

Bad mic cable? Have you tried another source? Turn up the input level on the M box?

[DjRybe]

Originally Posted by sw rec

Bad mic cable? Have you tried another source? Turn up the input level on the M box?

I doubt its a bad mic cable its barely used.I turn up the level all the way and still get nothing?

this is confusing!!!!!

[sw rec]

"Check the simple stuff first." Try another mic cable. And/or another mic. (Some cheap mics have a 1/4" plug on them, and you won't get any phantom power there. GOTTA use the XLR input.) Or feed something into one of the LINE inputs and see if is shows up.
(Making sure you press the mic/line in buttons on the Mbox so it's on line in).

[DjRybe]

Originally Posted by sw rec

"Check the simple stuff first." Try another mic cable. And/or another mic. (Some cheap mics have a 1/4" plug on them, and you won't get any phantom power there. GOTTA use the XLR input.) Or feed something into one of the LINE inputs and see if is shows up.
(Making sure you press the mic/line in buttons on the Mbox so it's on line in).

I played something in through the line inputs from a turntable/mixer and i barley,barely hear something, its really low, it also sounds a bit scratchy/distorted.