Newbie Can't Get Audio Input

I'm brand new at Garage Band. I feel like I've tried everything to get a mic input to record audio but nothing works: I've tried a mic in the mini input in my computer, an HDMI input, and RCA inputs going from a camcorder (turned on). In System prefs, I tell it which audio source I'm using, and in Garage Band prefs I do as well. It states the inout source correctly in the lower right of the GB interface. Recording level is up high. When I hit record (having chosen "Voice") a silent bubble is recorded in the time line.
Thanks for any help,
Eric

In the Sound system prefs, when you speak into the mic do you see the Input Level bar moving? That would indicate that the line-in is getting the mic signal. Check this first. If there's no activity, it's a problem outside of GB. If it is moving, then your Mac is getting signal and it's a GB issue.
So which is it?

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