Static/Hissing...help!!

[RizingSun]

I am having difficulty obtaining a clear recording on my computer. There is a constant level of static when I record. I am using a SHURE SM-58 through a MACKIE 1202-VLZ PRO then going from the Tape Out into my computers mic input (fairly new Dell Dimension).

Regardless of the program I use there is still static. I have tried messing around with volume levels and all that good stuff, but I cant seem to kill the static. HOWEVER, I have noticed that there is not too much static before I plug into my MACKIE Tape out.

I would appreciate any help at all!! Thanks so much!!

[thajeremy]

dont use the tape out. use the main out and get adapters if you need to in order to plug into your soundcard. Also, use the Line in rather than the Mic in. What software are you using? Every one i know of has a "noise reduction" feature of some sort. They seem to work pretty good. I use the noise reduction in Adobe Audition all the time...actually, i dont think i could live without it.

[RizingSun]

Right now I am just using a demo version of N-Track, however I am not raelly talking about minor static.

I will look into getting cables to go from Main out to SoundCard.