Behringer C1U Volume Problems

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Hi guys, basically I have purchased a behringer c-1u, of course before I did some research and there were issues with the volume. Now that I have it, I have the same issue that many people with the mic also have, and that is with the volume it records at. In the windows sound mixer the recording level is set to high, however I still have to be really close to the mic to get a decent volume back.

The light on the mic is also green, and according to several sources is meant to be blue to indicate phantom power. I have checked my motherboard website and the ports are USB 2.0 so phantom power should be working, otherwise the mic wouldn't work right?

So yeah I have seen vids on youtube where people have the mic 5-6 inches away and record perfectly without any problems..but for some reason I have to record like 1 inch away and the response will still be low..

Also I am using cool edit pro 2.0, if that is any help..and after recording, I can turn the volume of the clip up without the quality messing up, however being a condenser mic I shouldn't be having to increase volume and recording from an inch away..

So yeah I'm curious to find out whether phantom power is the problem and how I can sort it, and if it isn't then how I can adjust the volumes..

Thanks before hand
 
Probably just inconsistency on the factory floor assembly line and you got a dud.
If it's new bring it back for a refund.
 
Nope off ebay, I have contacted the seller to see if they experienced similar issue.
Funny thing is the other people also have a green light, seems likely USB isn't delvering 2.0 so phantom power isn't operating
 
Oh it's the C-1 U You know Hitman. I never under stood that one ... maybe it's the computer's fault not delivering enough voltage?
 
Possibly because I think 5A is required, so it has to be related to the power supply unit?
 
And your saying that it comes straight from the computer?I didn't think that a computer could do that but I could be wrong.
Could all fall back to the fault of your sound card then.
 
What comes from the computer? I doubt it is related to PSU, but I'm certain it has to do with the USB Ports not operating in 2.0
 
I'm not sure don't know how to check, but must be at v1.1..I also went in BIOS and it was v1.1/2.0 so it should be working in 2.0 but doesn't seem to be.
 
Do you have any other means to check the microphone out on like say a sound board on a live rig?
 
Nope I don't but I will try another computer and a laptop
 
Bump. I have tried on another computer and the same problem arises..have also tried another USB Cable but the same issue..looks like I can't do anything now
 
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