really crap sounds levels when recording guitar in logic 9

A V A

im having trouble trying to record my guitar with my guitar amp mic'ed up .the level is so low and crappy,im using 48v condensor mic to record my amp and the 48v is switched on on my interface etc , the gain on my input is at a right a level so that when i play my guitar, the sounds isnt all fuzzy etc when it come through the mic in input one etc. i dont know what to and im really getting anoid and fed up now.i havent just got it and im just running to you guys because i cant be arsed, i honestly cant sort this out !!when i play back my guitar that i have recorded its so low but when i have it play through my monitors its so loud.i have to add i have a a fender hot rod deluxe and i am in a apartment block so it cant be to loud and plus when i have it at 2 its pretty loud
if some one can guide me that would be great

cheers

madtheory

What level is it on the meter in Logic?

Rockshamrover

An Apartment? You must have very understanding neighbours:)

Have you tried recording directly into Logic using your interface? If so, are you getting good levels doing that?

Mataguri

Hey A V A. I looked for the Art Tube MP Preamp that I mentioned in the other thread but it does look like I threw it out

Anyways, putting a mic preamp between your mic and your interface should help you boost your levels.

DamagedTrax

also try padding your mic and turning your interface gain up. a condensor can be hyper sensitive and you may be driving it too hard even if you arent clipping your interface.
and remember what you hear isnt what your mic will hear since its probably about 3/4 inches from the cone and your ears arent.

PMI

What interface are we using here??? that might help !

A V A

madtheory wrote: »

What level is it on the meter in Logic?

its a tiny bit of 3/4's of the way

Rockshamrover wrote: »

An Apartment? You must have very understanding neighbours:)

Have you tried recording directly into Logic using your interface? If so, are you getting good levels doing that?

em ye i dont think they do be there haha and plus iv been a suck for "im letting you go" so i aint got a job so i do a bit in the day time when everybodys in works or something haha

Mataguri wrote: »

Hey A V A. I looked for the Art Tube MP Preamp that I mentioned in the other thread but it does look like I threw it out

Anyways, putting a mic preamp between your mic and your interface should help you boost your levels.

ahh cheers for the thought anyway dude nice of you to offers anyway
i should get a pre amp if nreally needed i just have the lack of funds right now

DamagedTrax wrote: »

also try padding your mic and turning your interface gain up. a condensor can be hyper sensitive and you may be driving it too hard even if you arent clipping your interface.
and remember what you hear isnt what your mic will hear since its probably about 3/4 inches from the cone and your ears arent.

em i have my amp mic'd in a separate room with leads etc running into my mixing room, i have a heavy duvet , around the amp and the mic ? am im mic'ing it up wrong?? i have the mic on the rim of the amp speaker and about 2cm's away for the mesh

PMI wrote: »

What interface are we using here??? that might help !

its a focusrite safire usb 6

DamagedTrax

sorry, by padding i meant the little switch on your mic.. probably -10db or -20db.

madtheory

A V A wrote: »

its a tiny bit of 3/4's of the way

That's about -10dBFS. More than enough.

A V A

so what wrong then ?? and there is no swith on my mic

fitz

Can you post a sample track so we can hear what you're dealing with?
What mic are you using?
I'd be more inclined to use a dynamic mic on a guitar amp, something like an Audix i5 of SM57.

A V A

im using and se electronics 1000a , i got it because i felt it was a decent price for a decent mic for starting off
ill put up at track soon

Mataguri

I found the ART Tube Mic Preamp. Its yours for free if you want it.

A V A

really:)

Mataguri

I said if I found it you could have it so I'm sticking to my word. I'm away for most of this weekend but I'll be in town early enough tomorrow, around 9 or 10. If you wanna meet up I can give it to you then.

Edit: sending you a pm

A V A

just sent a pm there

cheer mate

madtheory

Wow! That is actually a very nice little box, it makes cool sounds.