Hi all
I know similar posts have been made, however I also know that environment can play a part in causing this issue. In that context I will outline my setup / environment.
I'm running a Macbook Pro with an external HDD attached via USB. I'm running Logic Pro X. I have an AKAI EIE Pro Audio Interface. I have a standard mic lead, and a Samson C1 (not USB) and a Studio Projects B3 Condenser Microphone.
I record in my lounge room, approx 5 x 4 metres. All doors shut, and covered with blankets and other soft items. One glass window. And I use one of the "MIC Thingy's" - essentially a piece of sound proofing foam that sits behind the mic. And of course a pop filter.
I have switched mic's (both are in excellent condition, and 1 is only a couple months old). I have switched mic leads, tried 2 other USB interfaces. And I have even run it all through my old PC Laptop, using Cool Edit Pro.
My brother believes it's "white noise". From reading up on white noise, it's apparently generally caused by over amplification of the source. Now as best as I have been able to ascertain, Logic does not have input levels in the software. (Correct me if I am wrong). But all my reading and searching implies that input levels are controlled by the audio interface. I have set the gain to 12 o'clock on dial (so essentially only half way). The white noise can be heard through monitors and headphones. It lessens if you turn the gain back, however going less than half, the input from the MIC seems to only hit around -20dB. That being said, if you take the gain knob right down, you can still hear the white noise.
I have no issues when recording DI, such as guitars/bass. And if I use a Dynamic MIC, again the issue isn't there. It only is present once the phantom power is switched on.
After typing this all out, I'm errring towards the over sensitivity of the condenser MIC's picking up noise in my environment which is either not noticed, or inaudible to my ears.
Anyone have any thoughts??
I know similar posts have been made, however I also know that environment can play a part in causing this issue. In that context I will outline my setup / environment.
I'm running a Macbook Pro with an external HDD attached via USB. I'm running Logic Pro X. I have an AKAI EIE Pro Audio Interface. I have a standard mic lead, and a Samson C1 (not USB) and a Studio Projects B3 Condenser Microphone.
I record in my lounge room, approx 5 x 4 metres. All doors shut, and covered with blankets and other soft items. One glass window. And I use one of the "MIC Thingy's" - essentially a piece of sound proofing foam that sits behind the mic. And of course a pop filter.
I have switched mic's (both are in excellent condition, and 1 is only a couple months old). I have switched mic leads, tried 2 other USB interfaces. And I have even run it all through my old PC Laptop, using Cool Edit Pro.
My brother believes it's "white noise". From reading up on white noise, it's apparently generally caused by over amplification of the source. Now as best as I have been able to ascertain, Logic does not have input levels in the software. (Correct me if I am wrong). But all my reading and searching implies that input levels are controlled by the audio interface. I have set the gain to 12 o'clock on dial (so essentially only half way). The white noise can be heard through monitors and headphones. It lessens if you turn the gain back, however going less than half, the input from the MIC seems to only hit around -20dB. That being said, if you take the gain knob right down, you can still hear the white noise.
I have no issues when recording DI, such as guitars/bass. And if I use a Dynamic MIC, again the issue isn't there. It only is present once the phantom power is switched on.
After typing this all out, I'm errring towards the over sensitivity of the condenser MIC's picking up noise in my environment which is either not noticed, or inaudible to my ears.
Anyone have any thoughts??