Always running Hot!!

I am running in the red all the time when recording audio especially vocals. I have tried what seems like everything to change this but nothing seems to work. I'm running Logic 7.2 (of course) with a MOTU Ultralite interface through Rode NT 1 mic. I haven't tried any other mics because everything seems fine with my other DAW program DP5. I down loaded all the new drivers for both logic and interface and it seemed to help a little bit but not much. I mean I have my interfaces mixer track set at 3 and it still clips this is bad and I am at my wits end. Can it be the new operating system (Leopard)? Has any one else had this problem? Also everything sounds a little mechanical now too. I thought that may be my clock speed but it is set to internal as it always has been. Can anyone help? Thanks Wilk

I don't use an Ultralite, but the principles will be the same.
The problem you're having appears to be well before Logic in the chain. Is there any level metering on the Ultralite? If so, what's it reading? Don't try to get it peaking - just a low-ish to mid-range level indication should be fine. If there is a pad switch on you Mic input on the MOTU, enable it. Turn the mic level trim down. The Rode is a good mic, and as it's output isn't that high, you should be fine.
Maybe it's not your mic pre that's overloaded but somehow you're sending too hot a level out of your Ultralite into the Mac via the MOTU software. As far as I know, MOTU's CueMix software is monitoring only and doesn't control the mic preamp gain, but someone who uses your unit will probably chime in with more detailed advice.
Is your singer too close to the mic? Good mic positioning can make a huge difference, as well as controlling the proximity effects. A loud singer bellowing one inch away is a path to trouble
Adjusting Logic controls isn't going to help with clipping - that's all after the converters, and after the clipping has taken place. Your digital horse has already bolted.
Hope there's something here which will help.

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