Input level too low

I'm trying to record audio from my guitar via an M-Audio Fasttrack guitar / mic recording interface. All levels are at 100%, but the recording is far too silent. (Instead, the metronome is recorded…)
Any idea what I could do?
Thanks a lot!

Check Garageband > Preferences > audio midi / input. My guess is you are still using the built in mic as input.

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+"I do not find in Logic how to increase the input gain from the audio interface..."+
You don't (apart from the level fader of the Record Track, of course).
You can adjust input levels in +Audio MIDI Setup,+ but when I suggested checking there you replied: +"Thanks a lot, but everything is weel set up ???"+
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I'm sure I've done something dumb but I can't work out what it is. I'm recording with a mic into my laptop and the sound is really quiet.
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