Can't record microphone

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My microphone is coming out of my central 5.1 speaker nice and clear.
however, it doesn't show any levels in the EQ. I can record via anyother
source eg CD, radio etc. But I can not record from the microphone or use it
in MSN or skype. Its a bit frustrating. I have checked all recorders/players
as per the reply below - thanks for that Rob



Sometimes your player might be on mute lol but have you downloaded any other
player since sometimes it will get confused and if you diden't uncheck the
box after you download(makes as default) your mic will stay with the other
program to rec weird but it happens or if you opened another player that you
have.
So I would check your other players to see where your mic rec.Once you find
it uncheck default or disable your mic in that program.

"Maxelcat" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I am using XP and 5.1 surround. Can record from internet radio and so forth
> no problem.
>
> When I speak into the microphone it comes out nice and clearly. However, I
> cannot record. I have checked the mixer recording controls and it says
> microphone with the level up nice and high.
>
> Any ideas?