Apex 420 Digital Newbie

MrCookie

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Trying to get my Apex 420 play nice with Windows 10. Using Joe Meek VC3Q as preamp/phantom. Recording vocals to FL Studio. Results are distorted and chopped.

Background: Getting back into recording after many years. Was using my old Roland digital recorder. This mic still works fine with that. But I haven't been able to get acceptable results recording dirrectly to the computer. Since I'm completely new to setting up mics to record into Win 10 - FL Studio I am getting unacceptable fidelity. I'm guessing it's a Win 10 setting but I have played with everything and can't get it to lay down a decent vocal track without distortion.
I'm using an external USB audio adapter to bring in the signal from the VC3Q.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Tony
 
I'm using an external USB audio adapter to bring in the signal from the VC3Q.
Importantly, what is the "external USB audio adapter"?
Since you're using an added preamp into an interface/adapter, you'll need to set levels properly between each device (gain staging) to get good levels into the DAW and not distort/clip the signal.
 
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