[postmn]

ive got a mic but it does not record on audacity any other software around?

[tone]

Not sure what you mean there postmn - do you have an audio interface to allow the computer to 'hear' your mic?

What mic is it? What computer do you have, and what operating system? Have you configured your audio software to pick up the mic signal?

Give us more info and we may be able to help

[Ramshackles]

Yes. Its not a audacity - there is no such thing as a mic being compatible with one software and not another. Its not connected or configured properly. What type of mic is it, how is it connected, whats your soundcard?

[postmn]

im on windows 7 x32, ive set it up so i can hear my voice through the speakers, its just like a 5 pund microphone tht i found in my house, its weak but works

[tone]

Ok. How is it connected to your computer? Internal/ external sound card? How do you have your audio software set up? Have you tried playing around with the input settings?

[Ramshackles]

HAve you set up the busses in audacity (Im actually not sure if this is needed, but in most DAWs it  is)

[Good.Times.Studio.Lincoln]

What interface are you using?  Not DAW, but interface...  If it has an XLR connection and ur connected to your interface or mixer and you're having trouble getting your interface or mixer to run on Audacity... that's one thing but the cables could be shot too.  Make sure that you're Firewire and/or USB settings are correct within Audacity as well.