Last updated: November 10, 2026
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Audacity is a free, open source audio recorder and editor used by podcasters, musicians, and students since the year 2000. This page tracks reported Audacity problems, from silent recordings and device errors to exports that fail.
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Is Audacity Down Right Now?
No, Audacity is not down right now. It is a free recording and editing program that works fully offline on your computer. When people report Audacity down, they usually mean it will not record, will not play sound, or shows a device error.
This page tracks the live Audacity status using user reports. It helps you work out is Audacity down in the sense of a bad update, or is your microphone, driver, or settings the real problem.
Is Audacity Down for Me or Everyone?
A real Audacity outage is rare and follows a faulty release that many users install at once. Most faults sit in one computer’s sound settings. Ask is Audacity down for me or for everyone recording today, then check the graph above. Similar reports at one time hint at a bad update. A quiet chart points at your own audio setup.
Why Is Audacity Not Recording Anything?
Silent recordings usually come from the wrong input choice. The program may listen to your speakers instead of your microphone. Privacy settings in Windows and macOS also block microphone access for apps. Each system update can reset those permissions quietly. Pick the right device inside Audacity, then confirm the system allows it. Watch the meter while you speak to see the signal arrive.
Error Opening Sound Device: What It Means
This message says Audacity could not reach your microphone or speakers. Another app may hold the device, or the sample rate may mismatch. Error 9999 is the most common form of this fault. Restarting the program frees most stuck devices. Matching the sample rate in the system settings and in Audacity clears the rest.
Why Does Playback Sound Wrong or Silent?
Playback faults often come from the wrong output device. Audacity may send sound to headphones that are unplugged or to a silent virtual device. A track can also be muted or panned hard to one side. Rescanning audio devices after plugging in new gear fixes many cases. The device toolbar shows where sound is going at a glance.
Common Audacity Problems and Fixes
Nothing records from the microphone
Nothing records from the microphone: Choose your microphone in the recording device list. Allow microphone access in your system privacy settings. Speak and watch the recording meter move before you start.
‘Error opening sound device’ message appears
‘Error opening sound device’ message appears: Close other apps that may hold the device. Match the sample rate in Audacity and your system settings. Restart Audacity and rescan audio devices.
No sound during playback
No sound during playback: Pick the right playback device in the device toolbar. Unmute the track and center its pan control. Plug in headphones before opening the program.
Recordings sound distorted or far too quiet
Recordings sound distorted or far too quiet: Lower the recording level until peaks stay below the top of the meter. Move closer to the microphone instead of raising gain. Turn off system sound effects.
Cannot export the project as an MP3 file
Cannot export the project as an MP3 file: Use the export option in the file menu and choose MP3 as the format. Current versions include the encoder built in. Update Audacity if the format is missing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix Audacity error 9999, ‘Error opening sound device’?
Close apps using the microphone, then restart Audacity. Match the sample rate in Audacity with your system sound settings, and rescan the audio devices.
Why is Audacity recording silence from my microphone?
It is probably listening to the wrong input or blocked by privacy settings. Choose the microphone in Audacity and allow access in your system settings.
How do I export an MP3 file from Audacity?
Use File, then Export, then Export as MP3. Modern versions include the MP3 encoder, so no extra download is needed.
Why is there no sound when I play my recording in Audacity?
The playback device is likely wrong or the track is muted. Check the device toolbar, the mute button, and the pan slider on the track.
Does Audacity work on Windows 11 and newer Macs?
Yes, current releases support Windows 11 and recent macOS versions, including Apple silicon Macs. Download the newest version for the best fit.
Why does my Audacity recording sound distorted?
The input level is too high and the sound is clipping. Lower the recording volume and keep peaks below the top of the meter.