USB mic - No Sound

Hello,
I am using a MXL 006 USB microphone with Logic 8, but cannot get any sound at all. I have followed all the steps in the instruction booklet, the red light is on, I have connected via the USB port on the Macbook Pro, not via a hub, but still no sound.
Any suggestions on what the problem maybe?
Mc

And have you set the mic as the audio driver in Logic?
Really, these USB mics are a really crappy invention in my opion (not that you asked for it, of course!
Fine for doing something cheap and cheerful in Garageband, but moving onto Logic Pro, you really should get something a bit less computer-novice like...

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