Recording my voice in garage band

I have a basic logitech recording device with a usb connector. How do I record my voice to a track? I hit record but it doesn't recognize my voice as an input. I have already selected the logitech as an input device in my preferences.

Yes, it can (you do not need QT as the middle man). Just mix your narration and music in GarageBand, export to iTunes (aiff), then import the AIFF file into After Effects.
If it were me, I would create the music track in GarageBand, but keep the music and narration on seperate tracks, then mix them in After Effects. This way if your final product is too "music heavy" you do not need to go back in to GB to remix, you can do it in After Effects.

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