That should be your starting point, yes... But if you get to a point that's 'tubey' enough but need a bit of clean gain - there's nothing to stop you cranking on the AI's input-gain knob.Quick question, If using tubepre into interface should i turn gain to zero on interface and use gain from tubepre or use gain in both tube pre and Interface?
Which preamp are we talking about here?
re-positioning the mic also helped out (Word Of advise for anyone reading...Mic in the middle of the room not a good idea unless u have damn near industry type treatment!!!) Put it back in the corner n walaH! more compression naturally but nothing to bragg about (But make sure theres foam or blankets there not just bare ass wall).