Using a mic with Ableton

[E_marouf]

can someone please help me out with this. i have a pretty advanced mic that i want to use with ableton to record sounds so i can use it in my music, but i do not know how to make ableton read the sound waves from my mic. when i plug my mic in the usb of my computer the light on the mic turns green but when i talk into it, there is no signal going to ableton. does anyone know how i can use my mic on ableton. or what instrament i have to use to make ableton read the mic?

[yur2die4]

Does the usb mic install its own audio drivers? If they are separate, you might have to choose a different audio device source on Ableton's Preferences in the Audio tab. After that, I'm not sure if you'll be able to hear things through speakers..

[onthewayofthecreator]

Does your mic need phantom power? You may need a pre amp or audio interface.

[pennywisdom]

Does your mic need phantom power? You may need a pre amp or audio interface.

It should be fine if it's a USB mic. Did you arm your track in ableton? Check all your inputs as well.