Audio breaking up while recording at low volumes, 1212m

emu 1212m
amd 3.7 ghz
vst 5.1
Could you help me with the proper patch mix setup?
I recorded my synth with no problems.
when I record the drums at low levels, like light cymbal work , the sound breaks up and there is noise.
When the full drum set is playing it seams to be ok, maybe there is low level noise that is just being covered up. thanks

If you record a drum-set w/ microphones through some external board (w/ mic-preamps) which is then connected though stereo or ADAT path into 1212M ...have you
- tried another mic(s)?
- checked connections (weak signal + weak connection may cause issues into signal)
jutapa
Message Edited by jutapa on 01-30-200712:59 AM

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