Recording with Tascam US-122L, Samson C03 mic, & cool edit pro v2.1

[amaru]

Hi I'm new here and also I'm new to doing my own vocal recordings, I'm trying to record Hip Hop music, the Tascam US-122L, Samson C03 & cool edit pro on XP but seem to be having a slight problem!

I have double checked that its all wired up properly and its all running ok, and when I record it works, but for some reason the sound of it sounds dull like I was in a box and recorded it or something! I just wondered if there's any way of opening up the sound or fiddling with all in some way to make it all sound a little clearer.

thankyou to anyone that can help

[brandondrury]

Can you attach an mp3 to this thread so we can hear it?

Brandon

[amaru]

hi yeah I'll see if I can get one loaded up, thanks for replying

[amaru]

Hi, this is just a quick one so you can see what i mean, the adlibs need sorting so dont listen to them ha ha, thanks to anyone that helps

[brandondrury]

I don't think the vocal is necessary dull. I'm about 95% sure the vocals are distorted from overloading the preamp. The other possibility is the mic itself is malfunctioning.

There is no way to remove this after the fact. It is what it is.

Do you think there is a possibility you tracked too hot on this one?

Brandon