cool edit / condensor mic problem

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The problem:

I got my condensor hooked up to the pre-amp (with phantom power on) and hooked up to my emu soundcard. When I record in cool edit pro I get a very low recording (i got my speaker system turned all they way up and can barely hear it on playback, but i know it works).

The recording is very low and I hear lots of static in the background, the cool edit manuel is complicated. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or tips on what they think I could/should do ?


Thanks, I appreciate any feedback