Fairly new to online recording. Clipping issues.

Hello Masters of the Craft,

I have read through your boards for the past few days and though, maybe, you can help me.

I am not a recording star of any significance and do not profess to know ANYTHING about recording. I just sing online for fun and therapy.

That being said, I recently graduated from my Microsoft Headset mic to a condenser mic and interface.

The problem, I am experiencing clipping (as it was described to me by SingSnap support and the good gentlemen a Long & McQuade Music Shop.

I went to the Long & McQuade to double check the my equipment was working fine (it is, they tested it) but didn't think to bring my computer with me. I have not made it back.

At this point, I am at home with a horrible case of Strep throat and thought I would ask here if you could help me configure my computer to accommodate the equipment I have.

I have the following:

MXL-910 Condenser Mic

Steinberg CI1 USB Audio Interface

Dell Inspiron ONE2023 with Windows 7 Home Premium

I can't send you a clip because. well first of all, I don't know how, ( the only place I record is on SingSnap.com and wouldn't want to engage in self promotion on your boards) and I am trying not to talk all day. (mostly because it HURTS!)

Some things I'll mention because of points I covered with SingSnap Support:

I don't have nor does anyone in my house have a cell phone. (Shocking, I know.)

I am not in close proximity to a radio or florescent lighting.

All items were purchased and tested by Long & McQuade with the exception of the mic.
(bought online, new, tested at L&M)

Any help you can give me in this matter would be more than appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Ima Nubar