No Signal Recording Live Audio w/ MBox

Sorry if this is a tired subject here.
I'm trying to record live audio via the MBox2. I've checked Logic preferences and changed devices to MBox. I've checked system preferences and changed input to MBox and output to built in audio. (1/8 inch headphones and no adapter for 1/4 inch). I've downloaded and re-downloaded every driver that digidesign has for standalone coreaudio (tiger).
My problem:
There is no signal coming to logic from the Mbox. There is a signal coming to the system. When I check system preferences>audio and play my guitar, it shows signal on the input. I have also successfully used the same MBox to record midi tracks. Am I missing a setting in Logic? Any solutions?
Much Thanks

Great...that is helpful. But, Logic is still not receiving any signal from the MBox. So, when I try and record without being able to hear it's not receiving any input and doesn't record anything. I've recorded live audio in GB via the same method but upgraded to Logic and am not able to do the same.
This will be helpful to hear the instrument but it's still not able to record. Any ideas?
Thanks

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