Audition not registering input from Focusrite 2i2 on new MacBook Pro 2020 (with USB-C Adapter)

[T Jones]

Hi guys, hopefully someone can help. 

I have just purchased a new macbook pro and wanted to keep using my focusrite interface for recordings. I kept everything set up just as before, but the only difference to my old laptop is that I now have to run the USB through an adapter due to the latest macbooks only have USB-C ports. 

Audition recognised that this interface was connected, by name and everything, so I have it set as the default input on the Audio Hardware preferences. However, when I try to record (ensuring the R and I buttons are both clicked on), it isn't receiving any signal. 

Weirdly, I am able to record fine on Audacity. And the mac itself is getting signal from the mic using this interface... it's just Audition that isn't liking it. 

I tried loads of things and nothing worked. Has anyone else had issues with adapters and Audition not linking up right? 

Would appreciate any help or advice. 

Thanks! 

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

Can you confirm that this particular interface worked fine on Audition previously? Have you checked to see if there's an updated driver available?

[T Jones]

Yeah it all worked fine previously. 

I have checked for driver updates. This is what it says on the Focusrite website:

[T Jones · Accepted solution]

Sorted! I had a look on the Focusrite help centre and found an article that fixed the problem 🙂 

It won't let me post a direct link but the article is titled 'I cannot get audio signal into my software since upgrading to macOS 10.14 or 10.15 on my Mac'. 

Basically, I had to go into my system Privacy setting - Microphone - then tick the box for Audition. 

[heyjf]

That worked for me!