Hi Mac ..

My usb sound device, Lexicon Omega is plugged-in prior to opening BB. My mics work fine through the windows sound with the Omega and in BB with the Omega. Its the ASIO that will not work. As to your question, and upon thinking of it, of course the usb BB hard drive and the Omega are plugged-in as required. Perhaps the sequence affects the setup.

It has been suggested I install BB to an internal drive and not use it as a usb device.

Onwards .. and forever sideways ...

Thanks mate