that ones on my list and maybe the leading contender, but it appears to only have 6 xlr inputs?

id be willing to drop up to 500 on a new interface. my main thing is that id really like 8 xlr inputs, like the tascam interface has (im unlikely to buy the tascam again), and i cant seem to find anything that does. the 8 xlr inputs is mainly necessary for drums. ive been using the glyn johns method...

tried it on two other laptops with mixcraft, no output.

i think that makes it pretty clear its the interface. bummer.

thanks everyone, for your time and help.

i did, i think that was the default setting. i also tried without it.

i do have mixing software. fortunately, its pretty basic, not a lot of settings. i hit a dead end working through mixcraft email support. was told everything sounded good/right, and that suggests it could be a hardware problem. it could be. my interface is pretty old now. im noticing, for example, t...

Yes, I'm using ASIO mode and the headphones are plugged into the ASIO device.

I have submitted the support request per your instructions.

i tried it, and no dice.

i can hear the windows troubleshooting sound test.

yet no output when i arm a track (yes, remembering to hit the monitor button) or try to play anything.

yes, and thats where im a little bit confused. previously, on other computers, i had two options for the ASIO device: us-16x08 ASIO, and, i believe, something like "us-16x08 mixing driver". i dont currently have the latter. so for output, it gives me 4 options: OUT 1/OUT 2 OUT 3/OUT 4 OUT ...

running mixcraft studio pro 9 (also tried 7) on windows 10 with a tascam us 16x08. i have no sound through my headphones (tried three pairs) whether im trying to record or play. i can see that sound is being picked up, on the meters. ive tried everything i can think of, checked my sound settings, tr...