Guitar input volume

[Johnnie_DR]

New to forum and Fender studio...I have my guitar input coming into Win11 through a M-Audio USB interface. It becomes my audio signal into Windows when I plug it (USB) into PC. My guitar and headphones are plugged into the M-Audio interface where i hear both.
In Studio, I can see (and chose) the M-Audio device for input...all good so far.
But when I play my guitar and record, the signal seems to be quite week. I can hear my self playing and recording, but the audio spectrum is barely visible. If I "normalize" it in studio, the audio levels get boasted to much louder levels.

Is this a normal procedure and outcome? I don't see anywhere in studio to adjust incoming signal volume. My volume setting in Windows, under microphone is at 100%.
Thx...john

 

[Trucky]

Welcome to the Forum!

Which M-Audio interface model is it?

Are you using Mic, Line or Instrument level for input?

What preset are you using and have tried adding gain or volume here?

 

[Johnnie_DR]

thx for the reply...

I am using the M-Audio, M-Track Solo (has 1 line in for mic, 1 for guitar). I use the Instrument line (guitar) with output direct to PC through USB cable. I can see and hear the guitar sound through my headphones while using Studio, just seems the volume is weak. I have not turned guitar FX on in Studio, but will try that and check volume there and gain too. As a beginning (learning) guitar player, I have yet to explore all the bells & whistles of Studio, just wanna try and play and record over a backing track. thx