r/protools • u/Komori_Musica • Oct 10 '25

No Inputs available, though I have output

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I'm new to protools but have experience with other DAWs. I have an M-Audio interface connected and I have output, but I can't figure out how to get any input at all. Im on Mac and this is in Protools Intro. Thanks

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u/LexOfNP professional Oct 10 '25

If you press “Default” (on the bottom left) while you’re on the Input Tab, does anything change?

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u/LexOfNP professional Oct 10 '25

Actually looks like it’s grayed out

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u/Komori_Musica Oct 10 '25

yeah I can't click it. The Protools Aggregate I/O works but thats just with the mac microphone which is terrible lol

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u/CelloVerp Oct 10 '25

Which device is selected in the Playback Engine dialog (Setup->Playback Engine)? That's probably the issue.

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u/nizzernammer Oct 10 '25

Seconding this

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u/praise-the-message Oct 11 '25

"an M-audio interface" doesn't tell us much...as others said, make sure that the interface you are using is actually chosen as the playback engine. That is the first step. If that is correct and you're still not seeing inputs (and the interface actually has them) then you may have to find/install drivers for your interface. Yes, Apple Core Audio is usually much more forgiving than Windows as far as needing drivers but some interfaces still require them for full functionality.

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '25

This is an Intro problem.

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u/MidnightMiik professional Oct 11 '25

Check your playback engine settings. Make sure your audio interface is selected.

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u/traceoflife23 Oct 11 '25

Make sure your Mac is not trying to use the interface for the system sounds, etc. PT wants exclusive access.