M-Audio Microphone manual TroubleshootingAppendix a Tips, Problem No audio from mic

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TroubleshootingAppendix A Tips

Please consult the following before calling tech support (or even a friend).

Problem: No audio from mic

¥Phantom power not on.Turn on phantom power on your mic preamp or mixer channel.

¥Gain is too low Make certain the pad is not turned on, both on the mic and preamp/mixer.Turn up input gain and/or channel trim.

¥Mic cable isnt connected.

Problem: Audible buzz

¥Bad mic cable. Replace cable.

¥Mic cable crossing a power cable. Route audio cables so that they are not near power cables or power supplies.When they must cross, make them cross at a 90 degree angle for minimal overlap.

¥Mic preamp gain is too high. Check the signal path to ensure that high preamp gain is not compensating for attenuation in the subsequent audio path.

Problem: Sound is muffled

¥Addressing wrong side of the mic. Address the top on top-address micsaddress the side with the M-Audio logo, on side-address models.

¥Mic is too close to the source. Increase distance between mic and source.

Problem: Low level from mic

¥ Mic cable may be damaged.Try a different mic cable.

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