Logic Pro - Limiter Connundrum!

Hey folks. I've been using Logic Pro for a very long time, and it's been the best and easiest way for me to be able to facilitate a quick and effective recording session. I've also been using my Rode NT-1A microphone for well over a decade, and though is a bit on the weathered side, I would prefer not to part with it. That being said, I have noticed that it tends to be extremely sensitive when picking up vocals. To deal with this, I would like to record takes with the Limiter plug-in in real time, and have that be the WAV file that I see in the track. Right now, plug-in effects are only applied to an existing take; at least, that's how I've used them.

Essentially, I'd like to use the limiter plug-in as a preamp function. Is there any way at all to be able to do that?