Topmusicanswers
- Why is my condenser mic not working?
- Do condenser mics go bad?
- What does a condenser microphone need to work?
- What can damage a condenser microphone?
Why is my condenser mic not working?
If you plugged your mic into the TRS input, it would either be noisy or not work at all. You can access the microphone preamp only via the XLR input. Condenser mics require phantom power. ... Some audio interfaces don't have a hardware switch for phantom power, you must activate it via its controller/mixer software.
Do condenser mics go bad?
A condenser mic is susceptible to moisture and will crackle and pop if used or stored in excessively humid conditions, but its performance is normally restored after drying out.
What does a condenser microphone need to work?
To obtain a signal, condenser microphones require an electrical current to charge the plates. The current usually provided either by a battery or is sent down the microphone cable itself. This latter method is known as phantom powering.
What can damage a condenser microphone?
Condenser microphones can experience distortion if the sound pressure level exceeds the rated capability of the mic. But the distortion is coming from the electronics of the microphone and not the capsule itself.
