Newbie mic question

[Albertm]

Thought I'd repost here.


I have a AT3035 mic. Using Sonar 5 and Tascam 1082 interface.
I set mic up with Tascam Phantom power. With fader pushed to top, I Can't get a level above -15. And thats screaming with lips on mic. change the mic setting pad from -10db to db. I get a little more. I have to turn all other instruments down to hear any vocal. So doing soft vocals is out. To hear anything I have to trim all the way afterword, and then theres a slight hiss. I have to be doing something wrong. Getting the level near the red zone let alone in it is impossible. Why is the signal so weak? Thanks

 

[kubeek]

Aren´t you using line-level inputs?
You probably need some preamplifier.

 

[EdWonbass]

Are you singing into the side of the mic with the switches? That is the wrong side. I just got bought this mic the other day and plugged it into my Firepod and there was plenty of gain. I can't imagine the built in preamps on your Tascam are that weak.

 

[Albertm]

Are you singing into the side of the mic with the switches? That is the wrong side. I just got bought this mic the other day and plugged it into my Firepod and there was plenty of gain. I can't imagine the built in preamps on your Tascam are that weak.

Boy am I dumb. I was. That did help but still no real power. I have to still turn down other instruments to even it up. I wouldnt think I need a pre amp for this. Going to call tascam in morning. Maybe I'm doing something else wrong.

 

[Blue Groove]

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Test the mic somewhere else, the tascam shouldn't be the problem if it's the same way on all of the Preamp channels.