Pinball Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Things can just die. Are you sure it has phantom power? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. It definitely seems dead I'll look into it more when I have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 one of mine did once, so yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks everyone, I'll try all these out when I get some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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