Audio only working on Input 1 + Input 2 (1+2 S), but then only gets audio on one side.

[Jenna]

Hi everyone. 

I am using focusrite scarlett solo 3rd gen. 

Sound only comes from one side when I use (1+2S), when I switch it to Input 1 (1L), the green bar on the sides has equal levels, indicating that it is picking something up, however when I record there is no audio. When I switch it to Input 2 (2R), it comes up very minimally, however once I start recording the green bar completely disappears and I can't hear anything during playback. Everything else is fine, so I'm wondering if it could possibly be my mic? I'm using the Neewer NW-800. 

I've attached my settings as well. 

[sjoens]

How about a screenshot of your track input flyout?

[Jenna]

Omg! I'm so sorry I didn't see this. This is how it looks. 

[57Gregy]

On 10/17/2024 at 3:20 PM, Jenna said:

Sound only comes from one side when I use (1+2S), when I switch it to Input 1 (1L), the green bar on the sides has equal levels, indicating that it is picking something up, however when I record there is no audio. When I switch it to Input 2 (2R), it comes up very minimally, however once I start recording the green bar completely disappears and I can't hear anything during playback. Everything else is fine, so I'm wondering if it could possibly be my mic? I'm using the Neewer NW-800. 

Since in this case you're using a microphone, you should use a mono input, 1 or 2 depending on which input it's plugged into.
With mono instruments, such as guitars and mics, you should choose a mono input, or the sound will only be recorded on 1 side.
Of course, there are stereo guitars and stereo mics, in which case you might use both inputs. The same with stereo effects processors using your mic or guitar.