M-Audio Microphone - APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Tips; Problem: No audio from mic; Problem: Audible buzz; Problem: Sound is muffled

Choosing & Using Microphones
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting 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 isnt 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 micsaddress 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.