Focusrite 2i2 and SM57 - Mic

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I've been recording with a Revv D20 and now I am moving to live amp recording, not direct with IR. I have a Focusrite 2i2 and an SM57 and while I run the amp loud (65Amps London Pro) I expect both to be able to handle the input. I basically have to run the gain on the Scarlett at 0 and I still sometimes clip. Anyone else experience this? I am seeing far more notes online about too little gain, not too much. The other guitar player in my band has the same issue. Run an amp at full blast and the mic clips. IS it as simple as pulling the mic further away? I prefer close cab mic-ing myself.

Would another interface with a higher gain threshold help?
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Either turn the amp down or buy a di box with a pad and run that between the mic and interface.
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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6378
    mic positioning is another topic altogether ! ;)
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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6378
    poopot said:
    Either turn the amp down or buy a di box with a pad and run that between the mic and interface.
    Or a mic pre-amp that can dial back the clipping (some people love it)

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  • Kent747Kent747 Frets: 245
    poopot said:
    Either turn the amp down or buy a di box with a pad and run that between the mic and interface.
    I really don’t want to turn down the amp, but may need to
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  • poopotpoopot Frets: 9098
    Kent747 said:
    poopot said:
    Either turn the amp down or buy a di box with a pad and run that between the mic and interface.
    I really don’t want to turn down the amp, but may need to
    How loud are you running the amp? And do you “need” to have it that loud?
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  • KeefyKeefy Frets: 2272
    If you go into the Focusrite Control software I think you can apply a pad to the input.
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