1. Enable AC97 fader in REC page and turn it all the way up.
->Done.
2.Turn all the way up the WAV/PCM and master sliders in REC page.
->Done.
3.Make sure your mic is plugged into the MIC input and not the line in one.
->Done
--> It works, you're a genious, thank you

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4) re-initialize the drivers and KX dsp and follow all the tips again. I have just tested and it does work, so you may have disconnected some cables in the KX dsp windows....
-> won't need to do this, pfew

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