Microphone sounds distorted when yelling

[Prodigix]

I am using a Rode NT1a to record vocals. I have 2 pop filters in front of it, and the input volume is set low, but when I yell into it, it sounds distorted (and I don't even increase the volume) The sound is real fuzzy, even when I record it on a low volume it still sounds a little distorted. Can someone please help me with this.

 

[Elchimpy]

Are you talking about it clipping in your input stage? you probably just need to slap an input pad on it.

 

[Prodigix]

Are you talking about it clipping in your input stage? you probably just need to slap an input pad on it.

yes, it sounds like its hitting the red even though its not, even with the input level set low.

 

[Prodigix]

Are you talking about it clipping in your input stage? you probably just need to slap an input pad on it.

If I buy a pad and put it between my mic and audio interface (which provides phantom power) will that stop the clipping

 

[Narrillnezzurh]

Could be diaphragmatic clipping as well.

 

[Prodigix]

Could be diaphragmatic clipping as well.

How can I stop that

 

[Narrillnezzurh]

Try standing back a few inches from the mic.

 

[tedtan]

Not to sound like a smart ass, but try not yelling into the mic. Either lower your volume while screaming or step back like Narrillnezzurh mentioned.

 

[Larcher]

the two previous comments will resolve your clipping issue

 

[Winspear]

Yep stand back.
A pad wont help as that is to stop preamps that can't be turned down low enough. You're not clipping at the preamp.