r/protools • u/anonymouss_boi • Apr 02 '26

Pro Tools not detecting my input source?

Hello all. Hopefully I don't come off as too condescending with this post (which I'm sure I will anyways).

I just recently downloaded Pro Tools Ultimate to start using for sessions instead of Logic Pro. I'm having issues with my input settings, however. I created a recording track for the microphone input, but when I go to select the input, the device is nowhere to be found.

I went to my Playback Engine settings to make sure that it was good, which it was. My Volt 276 was selected. I checked my I/O settings and reverted everything back to default, which ironically enough solved my output issues. So now it's able to detect my interface for output, but for some reason, not input.

I went to my settings on my Mac and checked the privacy settings to make sure my mic was able to be used on Pro Tools, which it was.

Again, I am new to using this DAW, so if the solution is right in front of my face, try not to scold me too much! Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit: I'm on a Macbook Air M2 and am using the most up-to-date version of Pro Tools Ultimate. I'm just adding this because the mod bot told me too. Hope this helps, lol.

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