Have a TDK DA-3826 cd recorder. How can I connect a mic and record directly from my mic

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Try a different disc brand.You could have a failing record laser.

SOURCE: TDK DA 3826 disc tray not functioning

Is the motor spinning to try to open the drawer?Can you hear it? Can you get something under the tray edge to try to 'help' it out when pressing eject?

SOURCE: recording with tdk da-3826

Data cds will not work with this recorder.
You must use music or digital audio cd's when recording!

SOURCE: how do i finallize disk

Press the Finalize button (and it will start flashing) and then press Play button right away (the finalize light will stop flashing and be a steady light).

Once the disc is complete the CD-R light will change to CD.

Good luck!