Input level out of control!!

[booma]

Can anyone help?

For some reason on my Mbox 2 - When I hit record on a track (using a mic) - My input level is peaking even though the input level knob is completely turned to the left.

I've tried both input cahannels, and the pad is even on! Am i going insane?

[flommer]

What kind of Mic? What are you recording? How close is the Mic to the source? Are you saying it is only when initially hitting record?

[tgrfox]

I get this reasonably often, restarting the computer has always solved the the problem. I believe I was told it's something to do with static build-up in the MBox.