GV-USB2 No Longer Registering Audio

[Be Kind, Archive]

Newbie here.

Up until a few weeks ago I was able to digitize my VHS tapes with no problem at all using a GV-USB2 and OBS but suddenly the audio meters are no longer indicating that any audio from a source is present.

I uninstalled drivers, simplified my set up, re-followed the video tutorial I had initially followed to absolutely no avail. Also tried using VirtualDub after lurking here and seeing it recommended but once again, only the video feed appears.

Any advice? Genuinely down to try anything!

For what it's worth, I had purchased a second GV-USB2 to see if that would solve the problem but same issue persists so I dont believe it is a hardware issue.

Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
OS Build 19045.6466

[Alwyn]

Plug your VCR into a TV to make sure audio is coming out of the audio sockets.

Try AmarecTV; my guide here.

[Be Kind, Archive]

Hey Alwyn,

Can confirm that audio is coming out of the VCR through that socket. I have a S Video splitter out of the VCR going to a TV to monitor the signal - picture and audio work fine.

Will give AmarecTV a shot - appreciate it!

[Alwyn]

Just tried on my Win10 box, same version as you, sound's coming through OK. I'm on the GV-USB2 1.1.0.93 driver (as shown in Device Manager/1.1.0.93.5 in "Device Settings" in Amarec or VDub).

[Be Kind, Archive]

Appreciate you trying it out - about to give Amarec a shot and will report back. Thanks again.

[Be Kind, Archive]

Hello! Was able to successfully follow your extremely comprehensive guide for setting up AmarecTV. Have picture coming through, and managed to record a clip from a tape but still no audio to be found!

BUT GUESS WHAT.

Turns out I am a complete idiot and was only using my S-VIDEO cable... which doesnt carry audio... not my best moment.

Regardless, thanks for all the help. Going to give Amarec a shot because of this so not a total waste.

[Alwyn]

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