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Hey!

I have Lexicon I-O 22S (sound interface) and Behringer B1 (Condenser Mic), I plugged everything in and opened the Music editor software (MAGIX MUSIC MAKER)

and it recognized the sound interface but not the MIC, I pressed "Record" and it records nothing. I turned on the Phantom 48V button but I don't see the green light that shows that it's actually on.

How can I solve the problem and be able to record with Mic?

Thanks!
 
You are using XLR to XLR cable, right? ;)

And secondly you need to set up your inputs in Magix to start recording. It could be automatically set right, but at the same time could not, so check that out.
 
Yes I'm using XLR 6M.
I've searched the whole software and didn't find a word about setting a mic nor a word about Behringer B1. But I did see that Lexicon I-O 22S is set up.

Could is be that the 48V+ isn't working at all? (that the problem is in the interface?)
 
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I doubt it is your system, LMusic, the problem might be in your phantom because it doesn't light up.
 
I plugged the interface into another PC and it didn't work so the problem is not in the PC.

If I'll buy a Phantom adapter do you guys think that it will fix the problem?
 
Possibly. Do you have a music shop around that will let you try one, then return it if it don't work? I'd hate to see you waste the money.
 
I'm not seeing in the manufacturers site, where an indicator light would be for phantom power....

Though, I may be blind. :eek:

Yep, I'm blind. lol See it now..
 
Yes I'll go this week to get the interface checked. I think that the problem is with the interface.
 
I assume you've got the power supply connected to the interface. You will also need to arm the track for recording.

The computer won't "recognize" the mic itself, or anything else on the analog side of things. It can only see the digital device connected to the USB port, the interface, which converts analog signals to digital for use by the computer.

So either you've selected the wrong input on the channel you're trying to record onto or you didn't arm the track or your mic isn't producing a signal due possibly to phantom power not working.
 
bouldersoundguy said:
I assume you've got the power supply connected to the interface. You will also need to arm the track for recording.

The computer won't "recognize" the mic itself, or anything else on the analog side of things. It can only see the digital device connected to the USB port, the interface, which converts analog signals to digital for use by the computer.

So either you've selected the wrong input on the channel you're trying to record onto or you didn't arm the track or your mic isn't producing a signal due possibly to phantom power not working.
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What do you mean by 'arm the track'?

I pluggedin the XLR cable to 'Line\Mic 1" and turned on the 48V+ button. So I believe that it is the right input. the power supply connected to the interface.
 
LMusic said:
What do you mean by 'arm the track'?

I pluggedin the XLR cable to 'Line\Mic 1" and turned on the 48V+ button. So I believe that it is the right input. the power supply connected to the interface.
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What he meant was that if you are using MAGIX MUSIC MAKER , you should first arm the track, then record. But I believe you know that, right? And also, what he meant by digital device connected to USB port can only be seen is that you must connect from the USB port from the Lexicon device TO the computer's USB port. Only then will it get powered UP and start WORKING. I hope this helps you.
 
I understand. Of course I did that.
I get the device checked. ;)
 
LMusic, and everyone else this might apply to...
Buy a modest, $20us digital test meter.

In this music recording game you will forever have leads to test, batteries to check and, this time spook juice to verify.

Connect the negative prod to pin 1 on the female, mic end of the XLR and check pins 2 and 3 with the + prod. The reading should be 48 volts + or - 4 volts.

Despite the dire warning you often read, phantom power will NOT kill, burn or cause you any sensation at all if you have reasonably dry skin.

Dave.
 
LMusic said:
What do you mean by 'arm the track'?

I pluggedin the XLR cable to 'Line\Mic 1" and turned on the 48V+ button. So I believe that it is the right input. the power supply connected to the interface.
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Arm the track means click the button in your software that tells it to record the input coming through that channel when you hit the start recording button. You may also need to enable live monitoring to hear the mic, like in cubase.
 
Hve you tried it with a dynamic, instead of condenser, mike?
 
bouldersoundguy said:
The OP's interface has zero latency monitoring built in.
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Sorry, I didnt see that. well if there's no sound coming out when your using monitoring straight from the interface it can only be the mic, the cables or the interface itself.
 
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