USB mic in Logic

is it possible to use a USB mic in Logic and if so, how do I get Logic to recognize it. It just shows up under input in Garage Band when plugged in but I don't see it in Logic

Until Logic 9 you couldn't have separate input/output devices. You need to create an 'aggregate device.'
See here for a guide on setting this up:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2648
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215

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Aggregate devices are setup in the Audio/Midi setup of OSX Utilities, (Not in Logic). It gives you a way of having for than one audio i/o device. Once you have set up your aggregated devices in Audio/Midi, when you start Logic you will need to go into Audio preferences and choose the Aggregate device.

Can i use my snowball usb mic with Logic or Pro Tools???

Can i use my snowball usb mic with Logic or Pro Tools???

Hi there,
Did you find out anything more in regard to this?
I have been using Pro Tools 8 with the MBox 2 connected to my iMac operating Leopard. It worked a treat for nearly four years.
However the hardrive has just been replaced on the iMac which now has Snowleopard. I don't want to have to update to Lion and then fork out £500 for Pro Tools 10.
I would be content to get Logic Pro 9 if I can attach the MBox 2 to it.
Your advice would be appreciated
PXC

Distortion with USB mic and Logic Pro/Garage Band

I have read a ton of posts, but I have yet to find an answer to this question. I have a USB mic that used to work wonderfully before upgrading to Leopard. When I make a recording now, it usually works well for about 5 minutes, and then out of nowhere I get horrible distortion. I have read that if I changed the frequency from 48000Hz to 44000Hz it would correct the problem. It seemed to work, but the problem keeps coming back. If I switch the microphone profile from built-in mic back to USB Mic in Preferences>Audio, it corrects the problem for a little while. It happens in Logic, Garageband and any other program that I try to record to.
I read in a Leopard update note that one of the past few upgrades was supposed to fix this issue, but it hasn't been fixed for me. Does anybody know of any solution to this problem? I would be greatly indebted to you!

Nope. The larger buffer didn't work. What did work was running a cord out of the 1/4-inch jack from the direct box to a 1/4-to-1/8-inch adapter and then into the mic/line-in jack on my computer. I set GarageBand to use the built-in line-in and had no static problems. It's a stopgap until this gets fixed.
A post by LinuxMercedes on Oct. 3 at http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8158914 may provide a solution.

Snowball USB Mic in Logic Express?

Hi everyone.
I just got a Snowball USB mic, as I thought it would be a cheap, simple way to just record my rehearsals with just a laptop and one device.
However, Logic Express isn't recognizing it. And the nice folks at Blue Mic are telling me to speak to the fine folks at Mac about it.
Apparently, the Snowball is supposed to work in Logic Pro, but not necessarily Logic Express. This makes no sense to me though, because if you're using Logic Pro, aren't you less likely to be using a cheap USB mic? I don't get it.
Anyway, if anyone knows how to use this white, round wonder in Logic Express, you and I will be BFF for life...
Many thanks,
Mortimer Jones

It should work fine in Express - it's set up in the Audio/MIDI Setup in your utilities folder.
From the audio menu, open the Aggregate Device Editor.
Add your options by pressing the '+' sign. For example, add your Snowball, then add built-in audio.
Once you've completed this, close Audio/MIDI setup, and open Logic.
In Logic preferences go to Audio -> Drivers. In the driver popup menu, select the new Aggregate Device you just created.
I haven't used this mic, but I remember answering this before in this forum, and I believe this should work.

How do I record vocals from a USB mic on logic pro x

How do I record vocals on Logic Pro x using a USB mic

Honestly... have you bothered to read any of the Logic manual?
First you have to configure Logic's audio Preferences to set the USB Mic as the Input device, then create a few audio tracks.
There a plenty of online help videos on You Tube.

Samson usb mic and logic

hi, i have the CO1U usb microphone, i did the aggregate device, and it appears in logic, but when i try to record there isn't any input signal. does anyone knows how to make it work? thank you

Glad you got it to at least show up (per your other post). I know these mics work, since my friend got it to work. He's using L8 on Leopard. Maybe its a hardware issue?? Have you tried recording in another program like Garageband or some other audio app?
J.

Logic 8 / USB Mic / Aggregated Device Editor "Logic is being mean to me"

I am so bummed!
I have been attempting for days now to hook up my Audio-Technica USB mic to Logic Pro 8 (I cant afford an M-Box and analog mic for the time being) and I have tried all different methods I am aware of and still the mic will no show up under
Logic > Preferences > Audio > Core Audio > Devices. The only input choices I have are "built-in microphone" and "built-in input."
I setup and aggregated audio device, bundling my AT2020 mic, built-in mic, and built-in input.......still nothing. No sign of the AT2020 ANYWHERE in logic. The weirdest part of all is that the mic shows up perfectly well in Garage Band.
Please if someone out there can help me out I would greatly appreciate it. I am new too logic and could use some pointers. Thank you sooooo much!
Happy New Year!

Could you please be a little more exact. I've never have used the aggregate device editor before. I'm trying to take a look right now. The problem is in the ADE (aggregate device editor) It's not letting me select it (the USB mic), so I can assign output values for the usb mic. Plus I can seem to locate the clock you mentioned in Logic Express 8.
I really appreciate your time and efforts. Please advise.
Thanks! -P3

USB mic/Audio MIDI setup help.

I'm going crazy and have spent two+ hours today trying to resolve what should be a simple issue, especially since I had it working at one time...
I'm looking to set up my USB mic in Logic (MXL USB.007, if it matters). First, in going to my System Prefs > Sound, I can see that it is indeed registering sound. Simple.
So I go to Audio MIDI Setup, as I've seen on the boards. Though the mic automatically shows up as "USB Audio Codec", I'm following the process to create an aggregate device (as shown here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215). Since after doing this, it's not working, my newbie Logic 101 question is, then, what is the correct setup I'm looking for? My choices are USB Audio Codec In and Out, and Built-In Input, Output and Microphone (I'm assuming I should use USB Audio Codec In and Built-In Output).
After this I've gone to Logic's Audio Pref's and changed it to the Aggregate Device, but the mic produces no sound and the audio track monitor doesn't move.
I'm completely frustrated and would be very appreciative of some help. Thanks.

Okay, after much hair pulling, it had to do with my Bus setting on the track. (sigh) What do I know...I'm a singer-songwriter, not a producer.

Samson USB mic issue

Hi All,
I purchased a Samson USB mic C01U which is a pretty sweet mic. I used it USB once on my Mac Book Pro but only for a quick verse or two on a friends song.
I came back to my home MacMini and tried to get it worked and after setting up aggregate devices etc... got it going but after about 5-10 minutes the audio started to chatter and clip.
I fiddled with it alot. If I unplug it, plug it back in it works for another 5-10 then chatters.
So I figure its a driver or conflict problem.
Well the other day my new MacPro arrived. I installed Logic, setup the aggregate device and I suddenly have the same problem. No bad drivers or anything (trial software etc) But still I get 5 mins then chatter and clip.
Any thoughts? Anyone using USB mics with Logic Pro?
Thanks in advance.

I saw that thread albeit after I posted this. The thread address some technical issues but didn't give any opinions on the sound quality. I wouldn't expect too much from an $80.00 mic but I was wondering if it was at least a decent value.
I should have been more specific.

Samson Q1U USB Mic won't work in Logic

Hey there,
My Samson Q1U Mic (USB) will not show as an available I/O in Logic.
It is selected in my Audio/Midi Preferences under Utilities, as well as under System Preferences in Sound Input, as well - it works in Garage Band - however, it does not show as an available device in Logic??
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I was able to enable my snowball usb mic using the following procedure. I had logic studio open at the time, but I don't think it is necessary. In fact, you should probably do these steps (including above) before opening logic. By the way, I had never heard the term "aggregate device" before yesterday!
1. Mic was plugged in, powered up, and was working in SYSTEM PREFERENCES/ SOUND/ Input. I highlighted the mic and it was registering sound.
2. Go to UTILITIES/ audio midi setup. After window opens, go to the very top of the screen (menu options for audio midi setup) and click AUDIO which allows you to then open AGGREGATE DEVICE EDITOR.
3.Hit + to add new aggregate device. Select a check by built-in input, built in output, and your mic. Set the clock for built in output, not the mic. Save changes and exit/ close audio midi setup.
4.*Restart the computer.*
5.I left the mic plugged in I think during the restart, but I may have plugged it back in after restart. I again made sure it was working in apple system preferences.
6.Open logic. Select preferences/audio. The AGGREGATE DEVICE should now be available as an input option. Select and save changes.
7.Go back to your project. Your mic should work on an audio track. I didn't have to do anything to the track input selector- it just worked and it has worked consistently even though I have disconnected and reconnected several times!
SUCCESS!!
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Not sure why such a great program would not have a simpler option for using a usb mic.

Still Can't USB mic to work in Logic 8

Tried just about everything to get a Blue Snowball USB mic to work. Set up the Audio Preferences--which recognizes the mic and shows levels--but in Logic 8, the Core Audio setting never recognizes it, and just stays with Built-in audio. Someone said something about an aggregate device but the manual is very unclear on this. Help, please.
Thanks.

Not sure the answer to your question specifically, as I've never seen a device that shows up in Sound in System Preferences but does NOT show up in Logic's audio preferences. However, if you're looking for more info on Aggregate Devices, check this out:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215

Recording into logic 8 with a usb mic

Hi guys
I sorry for this very noobish question but up until now I've been doing all my recording and production in GB and I finally decided to take the plunge into Logic.
How do I record voice via a usb mic that is connected to my mac?
I'm looked and looked and I just cant seem to figure it out.
Thanks very much
G

Yes aggregate device... I had a Samson C01U USB mic... I could never... no matter what I did... or tried get good recordings without long latency out of that device... After 5 minutes it would start to garble. A reset of the audio units would give me another 5 minutes... Never could get latency down... I gave up and I use regular mic into my firewire Duet now.

Logic won't recognize AT2020 USB mic - help!

Hello,
I'm pretty new to Logic and don't have much experience. I have an AT2020 USB mic, and when I have tried to record with it on Logic, it never comes up in my drop-down list of device choices. Only the 'Built-in microphone' and the "Built-in input' show up in that list. What do i need to do to be able to use it? It was advertised as not needing any setup work, so I'm at a loss... any advice will be much appreciated!
Thanks!

Srv233 wrote:
Hello,
I'm pretty new to Logic and don't have much experience. I have an AT2020 USB mic, and when I have tried to record with it on Logic, it never comes up in my drop-down list of device choices. Only the 'Built-in microphone' and the "Built-in input' show up in that list. What do i need to do to be able to use it? It was advertised as not needing any setup work, so I'm at a loss... any advice will be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Check out this thread.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9466050&#9466050
There's some links posted there, read the whole thread.
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IMovie 10.0.5 crashes into millions of colored pixels when I add v/o narrative using Pages to read script from and using a USB mic attached to my iMac. I am running Mavericks OS X10.9.4

Hi, I have been editing a project for a week and over the past 2 days iMovie 10.0.5 has crashed into millions of colored pixels about 6 times. I am working on a 27" iMac running OS X 10.9.4 with 6GB of Ram, plenty of space on start up disc (217 GB's) The crash seems to coincide with any effort to use an external USB mic plugged in to record a narrative. I can record the voice over but a few minutes later I get some awful audio scrubbing sounds and then it pixelates. Why is this happening and how can I work around this to record a voiceover please? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm nervous to continue if my work is going to ultimately be lost. My project is currently about seventeen mins and includes, video clips from 2 different cameras (both Canon) a music track from iTunes and some still images (jpegs.)

Thanks Erik,
If nothing else, this huge list of updates and fixes, shows clearly that the Logic Dev team is working hard on fixing and improving LPX to a major degree.... and from the list of fixes done.. show they do read the bug reports submitted!
As an aside....
I recall how all the 'naysayers' prior to LPX (and in some cases, since...) were proclaiming how Logic was dead, the team was being disbanded, we won't see any further development, the Dev team doesn't listen or care... and so on....... I wonder where those people are now?

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