[groundlift1]

i've been in that same situation with my rode nt-2, definitely check the cable because it sounds like every thing was done right, A B it with another condenser, different mics different pull...if your getting some level but not much, it could be a problem with the mic...My experience with LE systems has always been for the most part, cranking a digi hardware preamp leads to poor sound, no matter the mic...