Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

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erikstdon
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by erikstdon » Mon May 04, 2020 3:45 pm

I recently had this problem too. Motu 8a and mojave. Exact description of your problem. I updated to Catalina and reinstalled motu drivers and everything works as expected.

gnotek
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by gnotek » Sat May 23, 2020 7:25 pm

PROBLEM SOLVED
Hi guys I had the same problem with my ultralite mk3 FireWire and Ableton.
The problem is in the security preferences, you just have to authorize Ableton to acces at your microphone.
And, that’s all!!!
I hope you solve your problem, :D :D :D :D

Gus1410
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Gus1410 » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:23 pm

Apologies for bumping this - has anybody found a working solution yet?

I'm experiencing all of the issues mentioned by OP and have allowed all the correct microphone access, as the previous post suggests.

Any help would be amazing, I'm completely stuck!

Thanks

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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by [jur] » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:37 pm

Is your sound card driver up-to-date?
Did it used to work correctly, or is it a new setup?
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Gus1410
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Gus1410 » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:32 pm

I’ve made sure the drivers and soundcard are up to date.

It used to work correctly on my old laptop, but since switching to a new laptop it doesn’t :|

I’m using Windows if that helps at all.

It’s very strange, all the settings on Ableton have been set up correctly, and my audio interface is receiving signal - it’s just Ableton that isn’t receiving the audio signal!

Lexile
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Lexile » Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:08 am

I met quite same issue and solved ,wish this help.you may just go to Close Live.
Open System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Privacy > Microphone.Tick the box beside Ableton Live in the list to close ,then again to start it up,then reopen your live, you may find your input works fine. :D

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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Alce » Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:17 pm

hello!

same problem here. MOTU as well as other interfaces configured correctly, showing meter activity and working with other softwares but no signal coming in Ableton.
SO FRUSTRATING :evil:

I just saw this thread now although it's from some months ago, did anybody manage to get to the bottom of this?

thanks in advance!!

Argonautix
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Argonautix » Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:41 pm

Everyone who advised on this security/privacy microphone enabling issue --
I tip my cap to all of you. I was about to throw my equipment out of a window!
Updated to 10.15 - reinstalled about 100 drivers for all my gear -- booted up live --
Oh! No audio! Hmm...
Literally took me about 2 days to find an answer online -- thank you so much.
:D :D :D

hstebbins
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by hstebbins » Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:51 pm

Thank you, thank you thank you!

Piheinz
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by Piheinz » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:55 am

Did you try to accept Ableton is using your mic (in Apple Mic settings)

bjoshghani
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by bjoshghani » Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:36 am

Hello!

I am having the same issue, Ableton 10 on apple mac mini M1 BigSur.

Is this problem solved by any chance?

I can't say that it's my interface RME 800 or Ableton...

phodeep
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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by phodeep » Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:41 am

gnotek wrote:
Sat May 23, 2020 7:25 pm
PROBLEM SOLVED
Hi guys I had the same problem with my ultralite mk3 FireWire and Ableton.
The problem is in the security preferences, you just have to authorize Ableton to acces at your microphone.
And, that’s all!!!
I hope you solve your problem, :D :D :D :D
Thank you this worked. My Motu 16A showed a signal was being received on Channel 1, but Ableton did not show a signal on Channel 1.

I went to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy Tab > Microphone. Then you allow Ableton access to your microphone.

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Re: Audio inputs not working, yet outputs working fine???

Post by bishbo2000 » Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:03 am

gnotek wrote:
Sat May 23, 2020 7:25 pm
PROBLEM SOLVED
Hi guys I had the same problem with my ultralite mk3 FireWire and Ableton.
The problem is in the security preferences, you just have to authorize Ableton to acces at your microphone.
And, that’s all!!!
I hope you solve your problem, :D :D :D :D
Thanks for posting the answer, I was going crazy trying to find the solution. Problem solved!!!!

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