Logic 9 & The Blue Yeti

Hi There. I'am very new at this so any help is much appreciated
I have recently started using Logic 9 and am attempting to record vocal tracks using a Blue Yeti Microphone.
When i record, i get a lot of static on the track
Weather this is due to improper setup with logic of input levels, im not sure
Is anyone able to offer assistance??
Thanks

I would suggest you start with a Garageband session, see if this makes any difference. it will also be a lot easier to figure out problems.
Have a nice day!

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Blue Yeti USB microphone not working in ALSA/PulseAudio

Hi all,
I recently bought a Blue Yeti USB microphone. It is supposed to require no drivers for Windows and OS X, and so far, it works well under Windows, but I cannot seem to get it to function on Arch Linux. As fair warning, although I am relatively experienced with Linux, I don't know much about the internals of ALSA/PA --- up until now, it has just "always worked", so this is my first real foray into the area. I've tried for many days, with no success, to get this thing working.
So, let's start off first with my configuration.
I have a few audio devices:
An on-board audio solution that I don't typically use. For testing, I have connected an old, crappy pair of headphones, but normally I keep this disabled. It has one capture device. (Analog stereo [or 5.1/7.1/etc] duplex)
An external DAC that is connected via USB and is output-only. So, no capture devices on that. (Digital/IEC958 output)
The Blue Yeti itself, which is connected via USB and supports output (it has an internal DAC) as well as input. So, one capture device here. (Digital stereo output and analog stereo input???)
The HDMI-out stuff for nvidia, which I never use
Here is the output of "arecord -l":
**** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
card 1: Microphone [Yeti Stereo Microphone], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: PCH [HDA Intel PCH], device 0: ALC892 Analog [ALC892 Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: PCH [HDA Intel PCH], device 2: ALC892 Alt Analog [ALC892 Alt Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Here is the the output of "arecord -L":
null
Discard all samples (playback) or generate zero samples (capture)
pulse
PulseAudio Sound Server
default
Default ALSA Output (currently PulseAudio Sound Server)
sysdefault:CARD=Microphone
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
Default Audio Device
front:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
Front speakers
surround40:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
4.0 Surround output to Front and Rear speakers
surround41:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
4.1 Surround output to Front, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround50:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
5.0 Surround output to Front, Center and Rear speakers
surround51:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
5.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround71:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
7.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Side, Rear and Woofer speakers
iec958:CARD=Microphone,DEV=0
Yeti Stereo Microphone, USB Audio
IEC958 (S/PDIF) Digital Audio Output
sysdefault:CARD=PCH
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
Default Audio Device
front:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
Front speakers
surround40:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
4.0 Surround output to Front and Rear speakers
surround41:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
4.1 Surround output to Front, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround50:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
5.0 Surround output to Front, Center and Rear speakers
surround51:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
5.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround71:CARD=PCH,DEV=0
HDA Intel PCH, ALC892 Analog
7.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Side, Rear and Woofer speakers
Here is the output of "aplay -l" (for completeness):
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Audio [USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Microphone [Yeti Stereo Microphone], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: PCH [HDA Intel PCH], device 0: ALC892 Analog [ALC892 Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: PCH [HDA Intel PCH], device 1: ALC892 Digital [ALC892 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 3: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 7: HDMI 1 [HDMI 1]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 8: HDMI 2 [HDMI 2]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 3: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 9: HDMI 3 [HDMI 3]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
If the output of "aplay -L" is needed, let me know, but it's not all that different from arecord -L.
Here is my /etc/asound.conf:
defaults.pcm.rate_converter "samplerate_best"
pcm.!default {
type pulse
fallback "sysdefault"
hint {
show on
description "Default ALSA Output (currently PulseAudio Sound Server)"
ctl.!default {
type pulse
fallback "sysdefault"
# vim:set ft=alsaconf:
I don't remember where the bulk of that came from; maybe it was installed like that or maybe I put it in there. Here is another useful command showing non-commented-out/non-blank lines in the pulseaudio conf:
$ egrep -v '^;|^#|^$' /etc/pulse/*.conf
/etc/pulse/client.conf:autospawn=no
/etc/pulse/daemon.conf:exit-idle-time=0
/etc/pulse/daemon.conf:default-sample-rate = 192000
So, there's not much I've done there. Here's the contents of /proc/asound/cards:
0 [Audio ]: USB-Audio - USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio
CMEDIA USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio at usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.7, high speed
1 [Microphone ]: USB-Audio - Yeti Stereo Microphone
Blue Microphones Yeti Stereo Microphone at usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.8, full speed
2 [PCH ]: HDA-Intel - HDA Intel PCH
HDA Intel PCH at 0xf7530000 irq 52
3 [NVidia ]: HDA-Intel - HDA NVidia
HDA NVidia at 0xf7080000 irq 17
And here's the contents of /proc/asound/modules:
0 snd_usb_audio
1 snd_usb_audio
2 snd_hda_intel
3 snd_hda_intel
Now, here is the output of "pactl list sources" (the Blue Yeti is last in the list):
Source #3
State: RUNNING
Name: alsa_input.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo
Description: Built-in Audio Analog Stereo
Driver: module-alsa-card.c
Sample Specification: s16le 2ch 192000Hz
Channel Map: front-left,front-right
Owner Module: 7
Mute: yes
Volume: front-left: 17972 / 27% / -33.71 dB, front-right: 17972 / 27% / -33.71 dB
balance 0.00
Base Volume: 6554 / 10% / -60.00 dB
Monitor of Sink: n/a
Latency: 610 usec, configured 100000 usec
Flags: HARDWARE HW_MUTE_CTRL HW_VOLUME_CTRL DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY
Properties:
alsa.resolution_bits = "16"
device.api = "alsa"
device.class = "sound"
alsa.class = "generic"
alsa.subclass = "generic-mix"
alsa.name = "ALC892 Analog"
alsa.id = "ALC892 Analog"
alsa.subdevice = "0"
alsa.subdevice_name = "subdevice #0"
alsa.device = "0"
alsa.card = "2"
alsa.card_name = "HDA Intel PCH"
alsa.long_card_name = "HDA Intel PCH at 0xf7530000 irq 52"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_hda_intel"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:00:1b.0"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1b.0/sound/card2"
device.bus = "pci"
device.vendor.id = "8086"
device.vendor.name = "Intel Corporation"
device.product.id = "1e20"
device.product.name = "7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller"
device.form_factor = "internal"
device.string = "front:2"
device.buffering.buffer_size = "76800"
device.buffering.fragment_size = "19200"
device.access_mode = "mmap"
device.profile.name = "analog-stereo"
device.profile.description = "Analog Stereo"
device.description = "Built-in Audio Analog Stereo"
alsa.mixer_name = "Realtek ALC892"
alsa.components = "HDA:10ec0892,10438436,00100302"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-card-pci"
Ports:
analog-input-front-mic: Front Microphone (priority: 8500, not available)
analog-input-rear-mic: Rear Microphone (priority: 8200, available)
analog-input-linein: Line In (priority: 8100, not available)
Active Port: analog-input-rear-mic
Formats:
pcm
Source #11
State: RUNNING
Name: alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo.monitor
Description: Monitor of Built-in Audio Analog Stereo
Driver: module-alsa-card.c
Sample Specification: s16le 2ch 192000Hz
Channel Map: front-left,front-right
Owner Module: 7
Mute: no
Volume: front-left: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB, front-right: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
balance 0.00
Base Volume: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
Monitor of Sink: alsa_output.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo
Latency: 0 usec, configured 100000 usec
Flags: DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY
Properties:
device.description = "Monitor of Built-in Audio Analog Stereo"
device.class = "monitor"
alsa.card = "2"
alsa.card_name = "HDA Intel PCH"
alsa.long_card_name = "HDA Intel PCH at 0xf7530000 irq 52"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_hda_intel"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:00:1b.0"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1b.0/sound/card2"
device.bus = "pci"
device.vendor.id = "8086"
device.vendor.name = "Intel Corporation"
device.product.id = "1e20"
device.product.name = "7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller"
device.form_factor = "internal"
device.string = "2"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-card-pci"
Formats:
pcm
Source #15
State: RUNNING
Name: alsa_output.usb-CMEDIA_USB2.0_High-Speed_True_HD_Audio-00-Audio.iec958-stereo.monitor
Description: Monitor of USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio Digital Stereo (IEC958)
Driver: module-alsa-card.c
Sample Specification: s16le 2ch 192000Hz
Channel Map: front-left,front-right
Owner Module: 8
Mute: no
Volume: front-left: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB, front-right: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
balance 0.00
Base Volume: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
Monitor of Sink: alsa_output.usb-CMEDIA_USB2.0_High-Speed_True_HD_Audio-00-Audio.iec958-stereo
Latency: 0 usec, configured 100000 usec
Flags: DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY
Properties:
device.description = "Monitor of USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio Digital Stereo (IEC958)"
device.class = "monitor"
alsa.card = "0"
alsa.card_name = "USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio"
alsa.long_card_name = "CMEDIA USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio at usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.7, high speed"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_usb_audio"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.7:1.0"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb6/6-1/6-1.7/6-1.7:1.0/sound/card0"
udev.id = "usb-CMEDIA_USB2.0_High-Speed_True_HD_Audio-00-Audio"
device.bus = "usb"
device.vendor.id = "0d8c"
device.vendor.name = "C-Media Electronics, Inc."
device.product.id = "0319"
device.product.name = "USB2.0 High-Speed True HD Audio"
device.serial = "CMEDIA_USB2.0_High-Speed_True_HD_Audio"
device.string = "0"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-card-usb"
Formats:
pcm
Source #19
State: RUNNING
Name: alsa_output.usb-Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8-00-Microphone.iec958-stereo.monitor
Description: Monitor of Integrated Rate Matching Hub Digital Stereo (IEC958)
Driver: module-alsa-card.c
Sample Specification: s16le 2ch 48000Hz
Channel Map: front-left,front-right
Owner Module: 9
Mute: no
Volume: front-left: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB, front-right: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
balance 0.00
Base Volume: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
Monitor of Sink: alsa_output.usb-Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8-00-Microphone.iec958-stereo
Latency: 0 usec, configured 100000 usec
Flags: DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY
Properties:
device.description = "Monitor of Integrated Rate Matching Hub Digital Stereo (IEC958)"
device.class = "monitor"
alsa.card = "1"
alsa.card_name = "Yeti Stereo Microphone"
alsa.long_card_name = "Blue Microphones Yeti Stereo Microphone at usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.8, full speed"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_usb_audio"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.8:1.0"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb6/6-1/6-1.8/6-1.8:1.0/sound/card1"
udev.id = "usb-Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8-00-Microphone"
device.bus = "usb"
device.vendor.id = "b58e"
device.vendor.name = "Intel Corp."
device.product.id = "9e84"
device.product.name = "Integrated Rate Matching Hub"
device.serial = "Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8"
device.form_factor = "microphone"
device.string = "1"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-input-microphone-usb"
Formats:
pcm
Source #23
State: RUNNING
Name: alsa_input.usb-Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8-00-Microphone.analog-stereo
Description: Integrated Rate Matching Hub Analog Stereo
Driver: module-alsa-card.c
Sample Specification: s16le 2ch 48000Hz
Channel Map: front-left,front-right
Owner Module: 9
Mute: no
Volume: front-left: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB, front-right: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
balance 0.00
Base Volume: 17775 / 27% / -34.00 dB
Monitor of Sink: n/a
Latency: 949811526 usec, configured 100000 usec
Flags: HARDWARE HW_MUTE_CTRL HW_VOLUME_CTRL DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY
Properties:
alsa.resolution_bits = "16"
device.api = "alsa"
device.class = "sound"
alsa.class = "generic"
alsa.subclass = "generic-mix"
alsa.name = "USB Audio"
alsa.id = "USB Audio"
alsa.subdevice = "0"
alsa.subdevice_name = "subdevice #0"
alsa.device = "0"
alsa.card = "1"
alsa.card_name = "Yeti Stereo Microphone"
alsa.long_card_name = "Blue Microphones Yeti Stereo Microphone at usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.8, full speed"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_usb_audio"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:00:1d.0-usb-0:1.8:1.0"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb6/6-1/6-1.8/6-1.8:1.0/sound/card1"
udev.id = "usb-Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8-00-Microphone"
device.bus = "usb"
device.vendor.id = "b58e"
device.vendor.name = "Intel Corp."
device.product.id = "9e84"
device.product.name = "Integrated Rate Matching Hub"
device.serial = "Blue_Microphones_Yeti_Stereo_Microphone_REV8"
device.form_factor = "microphone"
device.string = "front:1"
device.buffering.buffer_size = "19200"
device.buffering.fragment_size = "4800"
device.access_mode = "mmap"
device.profile.name = "analog-stereo"
device.profile.description = "Analog Stereo"
device.description = "Integrated Rate Matching Hub Analog Stereo"
alsa.mixer_name = "USB Mixer"
alsa.components = "USBb58e:9e84"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-input-microphone-usb"
Ports:
analog-input-mic: Microphone (priority: 8700)
Active Port: analog-input-mic
Formats:
pcm
Honestly, I think that's about all of the configuration info I can give. Here are some screenshots of pavucontrol, though, in case you are not yet sated: http://imgur.com/a/ngyLl
Now, on to the debugging stuff. First: everything except Blue Yeti recording works. The external DAC works, the on-board audio (both input and output) work, using the DAC in the Blue Yeti to play music/monitor the microphone works (so it works as an output). The only thing that doesn't work is actual recording from the Blue Yeti itself.
When I try to record from the Blue Yeti with parecord -v, I get very strange behavior. Essentially, the "latency" of the microphone measured is exactly the same as the time it has been recording. That is, if it has been recording for 5 sec, then the latency is 5000000 usec. Also, if I try to record something in Audacity, I get no result except for a message box that says "Latency Correction has caused the recorded audio to be hidden before zero. Audacity has brought it back to start at zero." Also, pavucontrol doesn't show an input volume bar for the Blue Yeti, as in the above screenshots, whereas it normally will for microphones that are getting input. The Yeti is not muted, either, so it should be picking up ambient fan noise and such.
Does anyone have any ideas? Is there some configuration error I've made? Typically, this sort of stuff simply works out of the box for me, so I am somewhat stuck on what to do. Could it be a driver-level bug?

I'm not sure what you mean by "mixed with audio in Alsamixer". Can you clarify?
With that said, my problem did mysteriously fix itself after some update (presumably to alsa). Unfortunately, I noticed it in passing one day while I was changing the volume of something in pavucontrol, so I don't remember the exact update that caused it to work. But yes, my current setup does work now: I can listen to audio through my DAC and use the Yeti for recording. However, I have found that use of the Yeti crashes Google Hangouts, although it works perfectly in every other program I've tried.
As documentation, here is my current working setup (it is very similar to the above): in PulseAudio, the DAC is set to be a Digital Stereo (IEC958) output. The Yeti (called an 'Integrated Rate Matching Hub' in pavucontrol) is set to be an Analog Stereo Input. In the input devices section, I have the Yeti's volume set to around 58% (-14.31 dB), which is past the base volume a fair ways but produces decent levels for recording. The DAC's volume is set to 100% (0dB gain, the DAC takes care of the level). In alsamixer, I have the mic level for the Yeti set to 40.
Edit: This is a long-time-later edit, but let me say that when you have multiple USB audio devices, what USB hub and in what order they are connected seems to matter a great deal. If you can't get your Blue Yeti to work, try moving it to a different set of USB ports (controlled by a different controller) on your motherboard. This magically fixes the issue for me.
Last edited by rwiggins (2014-12-14 00:26:39)

Blue Yeti / Garage Band / MBP-retina / No audio upon second take.

Hi:
I have a 2012 MacBook Pro retina display (Build 12A269) running OSX 10.8. In "Garage Band" I can record a track using the Blue Yeti with success. Upon play-back of that track I hear no audio. If I then unplug the Blue Yeti from the laptops USB I get the option to "Use Built-in Audio". I select that option. If I then play the track (third attempt) it will successfuly play.
I've done a test with another microphone, the Apogee MiC. With this mic connected (USB - same port) I have no issues. I can record and play-back that track with success.
Can anyone help me get my Blue yeti working?
Thanks
PS: I've made sure that my computer has been updated by searching for updates. None were found.

Sure thing, I can help.   The problem is that Garageband sees the Blue yeti as an source to output audio when the mic is connected. Here is the fix.
1.     Open Garageband.
2.     Connect the Blue Yeti.
3.     Click your pointer on "Garageband" that is next to the small apple logo at the upper-left on the screen.
4.     A dropdown will appear. Click your pointer on "Preferences"...
5.     ...then "Audio/Midi"...
6.     ...then "Audio Output".
7.     Selct the "Built-in Output" option.
If you need more help email me. [email protected]

Connecting 2 USB Devices for recording in GarageBand blue yeti and M-Audio Mobil pre. will they both work together one track each?

I Have set my Audio Midi Setup under Audio Devices to Aggregate Devices and selected M-Audio MobilPre USB and Blue Yeti Microphone.
I plugged my MobilPre into one USB port on my MacBook and the Blue Yeti Mic into the other USB on my MacBook. So I have two inputs
and I set each device for OUTPUT as the HeadPhones from the Blue Yeti Mic. I still cannot record the vocals on the blue yeti and the Guitar on the MobilPre
At the same time even though both show the rec button is active on both. What do I need to do to get these to both work recording at the same time?

I'm not sure what you mean by "mixed with audio in Alsamixer". Can you clarify?
With that said, my problem did mysteriously fix itself after some update (presumably to alsa). Unfortunately, I noticed it in passing one day while I was changing the volume of something in pavucontrol, so I don't remember the exact update that caused it to work. But yes, my current setup does work now: I can listen to audio through my DAC and use the Yeti for recording. However, I have found that use of the Yeti crashes Google Hangouts, although it works perfectly in every other program I've tried.
As documentation, here is my current working setup (it is very similar to the above): in PulseAudio, the DAC is set to be a Digital Stereo (IEC958) output. The Yeti (called an 'Integrated Rate Matching Hub' in pavucontrol) is set to be an Analog Stereo Input. In the input devices section, I have the Yeti's volume set to around 58% (-14.31 dB), which is past the base volume a fair ways but produces decent levels for recording. The DAC's volume is set to 100% (0dB gain, the DAC takes care of the level). In alsamixer, I have the mic level for the Yeti set to 40.
Edit: This is a long-time-later edit, but let me say that when you have multiple USB audio devices, what USB hub and in what order they are connected seems to matter a great deal. If you can't get your Blue Yeti to work, try moving it to a different set of USB ports (controlled by a different controller) on your motherboard. This magically fixes the issue for me.
Last edited by rwiggins (2014-12-14 00:26:39)

Blue Yeti not working on Mavericks

Is there any help to get the blue yeti microphone working?
Mavericks doesn't recognize the microphone.
Help.

Hey ther Tim,
It sounds like after having updated to Mac OS X 10.9, you are no longer able to use your USB microphone.
I found this article for you to help troubleshoot what may be happening, named:
OS X Mavericks: Check your device’s USB connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14144
If a USB device isn’t working properly, it might not be properly connected to your computer.
If your computer has more than one USB port, switch the device’s cable to another port. If you still can’t use the device, contact the manufacturer for more information.If you can use the device after switching ports, connect another device to the first port. If you can’t use this device, shut down the computer and unplug it from the power outlet. Wait about a minute, then plug it into the power outlet and start up your computer. If you still can’t use a device with the port, your computer may need to be serviced.Find out how to service or repair your Mac
If the device is connected to a USB hub, make sure the device and the hub are the same speed. For example, connect a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hub.
If more than one device is connected to the USB port, disconnect all other devices. Connect a keyboard and mouse to another USB port. Do not use USB hubs or extension cords.If you can use your device now, there may be a problem with one of the other devices. Try reconnecting the other devices, one by one, to your computer. When you find the device causing the problem, review its documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

I have three Blue Yeti USB Microphones, and when I try to create an aggregate device in Audio MIDI on my MBP it lets me select two microphones but not the third. I need all three for a podcast, any solutions?

I have three Blue Yeti USB Microphones, and when I try to create an aggregate device in Audio MIDI on my MBP it lets me select two microphones but not the third. At first I thought maybe the third microphone was just defected or something but I tested the mic individually and it works fine. It'll let me use two Blue Yeti's and another microphone but not three Yeti's at once.

David Boroditsky wrote:
The problem is that the mac chokes on having 2 identical mics attached at the same time.
Ive had 2 identical USB AT2020 mics connected at the same time on both macbook pro and macbook Air.
The "Yeti" mics, are, lets say undesirable, and low to mid computer consumer mics.

Ios 4.2 issues - anyone tested the Blue Snowball mic yet?

I've been using a Blue Snowball mic for recording through the camera connection, which has worked fine with ios 3.2.2.
Having read about the power loss apparently inherent in ios 4.2, I'm hesitant to upgrade; I have read of problems with one of Blue's other USB mic's a more advanced model that may need more power but nothing yet regarding the Snowball.
I hate being the "guinea pig" - has anyone tried the Blue Snowball with ios 4.2? IF it works I'll upgrade as that's my only current USB use other than a HD Camcorder; the fact that 4.2 apparently works with the UNO MIDI interface is very attractive, but not at the expense of the Snowball mic.
Thanks -

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Logic 9 - Memory Overload - Out of the blue / all of a sudden

I have been working with Logic Pro for about 4 years on a circa 2007 iMac (2 Core, 2GB RAM), 10.9.4 - and have produced about 30 projects - ranging in total number of tracks from 12-36; medium use of plug ins and always Bus Space Designer.
I would get the Overload Message intermittently over the years, but could solve that by closing anything else running on the machine, restart Logic and be back in the game. Everything seemed to work very well for years. I have not made any changes to the set up, either Logic or the machine, apart from latest software updates, etc. When I started Logic today, I can't even play a project; I have tried to Play several projects, some with very few tracks, some with heavier tracks; both crash after about 15 seconds of play.
I have run Clean My Mac2, emptied the trash, etc. I realize that my RAM is very low, but I can't work out why this has happened all of a sudden. Any advise?
Thanks.

Hi John,
1) Dont use anything.. OS X can take care of itself...
2) It's Firefox.. As you have found out it can really hog resources....I would suggest you uninstall it and use Safari... unless you have a really good reason not to do so...
2a) What is Escrow Security Alert.app? (Its part of Mavericks/Keychain and its not using any real resources of note so no worries..)
3) Ok.. so it's a System Overload and thats likely being caused by Firefox as others have reported....
4) Growl is a program that puts msgs being reported by other apps, up onto your screen. Not really needed these days thanks to OS X's own notification system...
http://growl.info
http://growl.info/documentation/growl-package-removal.php
5) Absolutely yes... Personally I'd add more if you can....(I think your Mac might actually take 6GB...) Check with OWC to find out for sure... as Apple often state low minimums for memory when the hardware can support more than is officially listed..
https://www.macsales.com
...as the more memory, the better the system operates I've found.... 2GB is the absolute bare minimum when running 10.9 and Logic.. and is going to make your Mac under perform for sure... Make sure you are running Logic Pro 9 in 64bit mode to make use of the extra memory above 4GB...
Crucial is fine for memory.. so long as it is the exact correct type for your Mac Model...
Final tip: Make sure nothing is running in the background when running Logic.. Quit all other apps.... including any apps that launch on startup....as your Mac is unpowered as it is for use with modern OS X versions.. (The modern OS X versions make much higher demands on the hardware.. which is why many of us using older Macs.. use Snow Leopard along with Logic Pro 9 whenever possible) so ensure you provide all the CPU/Memory resources you can when running Logic...
Cheers..
Nigel

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Hey Guys
i just want t pick your brains for a bit i have Blu Yetti Pro USB microphone it works totally fine i can record in logic and garageband fine but my questions are
1. if i go to Launchpad>Other>Audio MIDI Setup sometimes the microphone is stuck on mute even though the actual microphone is not muted the only way i can resolve this is by unplugging the usb out of the microphone then replugging it back in and also the microphone won't pickup any sound sometimes unless i go to the input tab and move the input volume slider left to right.
2. also in Audio MIDI Setup the settings are the standard which is 44100.0 Hz at 2ch-24bit integer i notice in Logic Pro X if i change that to say 96000.0 Hz when i live record in logic Pro X my voice comes out real deep or Extreme Latency(Delay).
anyways i know these aren't real important questions i just thought if a fellow Helper could shed some light on these questions lol
if you need any more info let me know ill respond fairly quickly
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The Blu-Ray is set region code by software just like with a DVD drive and with limited number of times you can change between regions.
Best Blu-Ray players are LG as they have the least problems of compatibility with the Mac Pro (unlike the Pioneers).
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Sun Feb 24 10:46:29 2008
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x0019D334): "simple lock deadlock detection: lock=0xd8428b0, cpu=0, owning thread=0xe2376b0"@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1228.3.13/osfmk/i386/locks_i386.c:317
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0x108cd8 : 0x12b0e1 (0x457024 0x108d0c 0x13321a 0x0)
0x108d28 : 0x19d334 (0x45eaa8 0xd8428b0 0x0 0xe2376b0)
0x108d48 : 0x7c0fff21 (0xd8428b0 0x8 0x1 0x19d311)
0x108da8 : 0x1aeeeb (0x7c1f10a4 0x5328a4 0x2ae14865 0xd9dbd60)
0x108dc8 : 0x136aff (0x3 0x5 0x108e18 0x5baa44)
0x108de8 : 0x141681 (0xd9dbd60 0x0 0x108e18 0x41d16e)
0x108e18 : 0x41d774 (0x5baa40 0xd96bc5c 0x0 0x1298d4)
0x108e38 : 0x836b6ebf (0xd96bc40 0x2 0x108e88 0x1415aa)
0x108e98 : 0x836b6f1a (0xd933000 0x0 0x1 0x8358d000)
0x108eb8 : 0x420af3 (0xd933000 0xda98c80 0x10 0x1997f6)
0x108ef8 : 0x435cbb (0xda98c80 0x0 0xd980f80 0x0)
0x108f28 : 0x82d9e521 (0xdab8880 0x0 0xdab8880 0x0)
0x108f58 : 0x7bee5777 (0xd7fb000 0x0 0xd8de500 0x53)
0x108f78 : 0x7bedec41 (0xd7d2a00 0x0 0xd8de500 0x53)
0x108f98 : 0x445d88 (0xd8ec400 0x0 0xd915b00 0x53)
0x108fd8 : 0x19ed2e (0x83dd3db0 0x0 0x0 0x4e5000)
Backtrace continues...
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI(3.0.7)@0x836b3000->0x836c4fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(3.0.8)@0x8339b000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.4.1)@0x7be78000
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC(1.2.0)@0x82d9d000->0x82d9ffff
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement(9.33.0)@0x7c0fe000->0x7c116fff
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform(1.2.1)@0x7bedd000->0x7bf19fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.4.1)@0x7be78000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.2.0)@0x7be8e000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
9C31
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.2.0: Tue Feb 5 16:13:22 PST 2008; root:xnu-1228.3.13~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacPro1,1 (Mac-F4208DC8)
--Does anyone know what this means or why it happened? Thanks a lot.

Start with http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1541 and the links therein.

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To take a screen shot on your mac: http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/#capturescreen
And then when you reply to a post you click the camera button at the top of the post window to attach an image.
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Home > Library > Caches > com.apple.ical
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I have a PB G4 that won't start. It shows the gray apple screen, shows the blue screen, and then goes black. The sleep light pulses. From there, I can't turn it off normally. I have tried restarting the PMU. And I have tried unplugging the ac adaptor and removing the battery. From there I have plugged only the ac adaptor in, and it will begin to start but do the same thing once it shows the blue screen.
I tried only using the battery (without plugging in the ac adaptor) and the same thing happens. I tried starting the computer while holding down CTRL, Option, P, and R, waiting to hear the start up chimes 3 times, and then holding Shift as it starts up. But I still get the black screen once I see the blue one, and the computer's sleep light pulses.
I need something very important from this computer. And was able to start it last night. I did not shut down the computer, and was going to take it to a friends to use his printer today. The computer was in sleep mode in the morning.
Thanks for any help!
Gina

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You did or did not hear 3 startup chimes? If you hear 3 chimes when you start it, that would indicate a memory problem. Try reseating the memory to see if that makes a difference. If you have 2 RAM cards, try one then the other in each slot. If you have 1 RAM card, move it to the other slot. Powerbooks can develop one bad slot.
You may need to pull the hard drive out of the Powerbook, put it into an external case, then read it from another mac.

How to remove the Blue Fuzzy Line in Spry Collapsible Panels

Do anyone know exactly how to remove the blue fuzzy line that appears when a tab is focussed on in the Collapsible Panels feature?
I heard there was some code that could be implemented into one of the style sheets which could solve this but I am yet to find a solution
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I just purchased the 7 individual Chronicles of Narnia books from Harper Collins and was careful to make sure they were related in the series (each one was $0.99. However, I noticed in my library, the 7 books show as downloaded and I can open each one, but the last 5 books of the series have a Blue triangle on the upper right corner of the book's thumbnails, but the first 2 books do not. What does the blue (and even a red) triangle mean, and why do two of the books not have it?
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I have some 12,000 tracks in iTunes which I stream to my ATV. The tracks are in three genres, Classical, Jazz, and Blues. The Blues genre is small with only 121 tracks. Until today there has not been a problem, but suddenly I've not got the Blues on my ATV! The files are all there on my iMac as before, they all show on iTunes both in the total music file and in the Blues genre. They all play from iTunes. They no longer appear on the ATV, not under genre, artist or song, they are just not there. Classical and Jazz are there as before. I have switched off and re-booted the ATV, I have closed down iTunes and re-started, all to no effect, I just ain't got the Blues! Can anyone suggest where they have gone?

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