Help! Do Microphones just die?

[Pinball]

Hi, I have a Rode NT1 microphone that appears lifeless. It has been sitting on a mic stand for months with a poly bag over the top to stop dust. There is no sign of a signal though my Scarlet interface

Any suggestions or advice on fixing or if it is worth sending to get it fixed?

Ed

[Woodinblack]

Things can just die. Are you sure it has phantom power?

[Stub Mandrel]

Suspect lead after no power.

If the  insert has died there are ones on eBay for about £14 which are of decent quality - as well as lots of 'boutique' circuits that are probably as good as the Rode one is if that's what's died. to check you need a mate with an oscilloscope who can trace the signal back and discover at which point it 'dies'

I'm going to build an insert and circuit into a B800 shell (£10 of amazon including mike and accessories!)  - this seems to be a popular way to get a studio quality mike in some circles.

Edited March 10, 2019 by Stub Mandrel

[Pinball]

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

It definitely seems dead  I'll look into it more when I have time.

[BigRedX]

First I'd try a different lead, then I'd check that whatever it is plugged in to is supplying the correct voltage phantom power.

[PaulWarning]

one of mine did once, so yes

[Pinball]

In answer to the leads and phantom power questions, I have pretty much ruled those out. At some point I'll double check with a little mixing desk I have tucked away somewhere.

[dave_bass5]

Have you tried shaking it while its plugged in. See if there is any sign of a signal at the interface. Could be a dry joint.

Edited March 12, 2019 by dave_bass5

[MoonBassAlpha]

If it has been left unplugged on it's stand for months the pins on the connector may be oxidized. I've seen this with electric guitars. May be worth a spray with deoxit or servisol and working the lead on and off a few times.

[Pinball]

Thanks everyone, I'll try all these out when I get some time