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AT2020 Microphone not visible in recording devices

Anonymous
2011-03-24T18:59:06+00:00

Hello,

I plugged an Audio-Technica AT2020 USB microphone in my computer (Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1), windows recognizes it. In the device manager I can see that the device is working properly but I can't see the microphone in the recording devices window in the taskbar.

Also when I try to update the drivers of the mic I get this message: "Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it.

The system find the file specified."

I already tried to fix the problem by running the Windows6.1-KB947821-v10-x64 but it didn't help at all.

My question is how can I make it visible there?

I also tried the microphone with my Windows 7 Professional 32bit SP1 laptop and it worked perfectly.

Regards

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-03-25T14:41:59+00:00

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to resolve the issue:

    1.       Run the Fix It mentioned below and check if that resolves the issue:

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/

    2.       You may also like to try the Fix It mentioned below:

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/no_sound/

    3.       I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the driver and check if that resolves issue. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s site.

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-05-01T05:42:57+00:00

    I believe windows is corrupted. I installed the same OS on another drive and tested it. It worked fine...

    Well the only way is to make a new install of the OS...

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-04-29T18:18:58+00:00

    I'm having the same exact problem with the same OS and mic driver.  Is there another solution? The fixit isn't working.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-03-25T18:02:53+00:00

    I did the first two steps in order but the device is still not available in the "recording devices" window but it is in the "devices manager"

    I already asked the manufacturer for driver or a solution and I'm still expecting an answer, there is no driver available for download on their website.

    The problem is not solved

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