Unable to add audio to multiple track timelines

[amazing_contributors4203]

Hello all!

My son has been working on a project and is unable to get the mic icon on subsequent timelines to appear bright which then allows for adding audio. I've attached a pic below showing how one track allowed for adding audio, but the others have a dim mic icon which doesn't allow it.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Ann Bens · Accepted solution]

The tracks are 5.1 and wont work with a mic which is usually mono (or stereo).

[amazing_contributors4203]

Thanks Ann! I apologize for my ignorance, but what would he do to correct that? Where would I be able to change out of 5.1 to mono or stereo if that's appropriate for use with a mic?

Thanks again in advance! 

[amazing_contributors4203]

Thanks again! I think I have it now. Sounds like he added the wrong type of track entirely. Basically, he needs to delete those tracks and add tracks specifically for mono or stereo. 

[Ann Bens]

Your sequence is also set to 5.1. Best is to start with stereo.

Make a new sequence with the audio set to stereo and copy everything over.

[amazing_contributors4203]

Excellent...thank you so much!!