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Microphone: rode nt1 not emiting enough signal to my interface

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:35:48 -0700

I have a RODE NT1 Signature Series and a Focusrite gen3 as my audio interface, it was running smoothly but something mustve happened. Because the microphone doesnt seem to recieve any signal, i dont think its the interface. Need help.

⟐ Edited December 29, 2025 at 2:35 MST

Shure SM57: Microphone won't pick up any sound

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:34:56 -0700

My Shure SM57 Microphone stopped working. I've always heard that these things are basically indestructible and I didn't do anything rough or harsh on it, it just stopped picking up sound one day. The phantom power on the the device I plug it into does work (I know this because other mics that require phantom power work). Does anybody have any idea what could be wrong with it or what I can do to fix it?

⟐ Commented September 11, 2025 at 19:34 MST

Shure SM58: Suddenly very thin sound.

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:32:54 -0700

One of my (5) SM 58 mics suddenly seems to have lost all bottomend- sounds thin and a bit tinny. Same cable/ input all other mics fuller sound. More out put. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented March 22, 2025 at 17:32 MST

Shure SM58: As new Shure SM58 not working

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:29:05 -0700

The microphone is, in as new condition, and has been kept in the dust free zipper case that it came in...I used it a couple of times, more than five years ago and it has been in storage since then.

It's not a lead problem as I have used a different mic to prove the lead is working...I have also tried a little WD40 on the connector in case of corrosion...

I'm wondering if the diaphragm may be stuck due to inactivity? Is that a thing, I don't know.

Oddly I have a Beyer microphone (also as new and unused for many years) that seems to have the same problem.

Any suggestions would be very welcome...

Thank you

⟐ Commented February 19, 2025 at 20:29 MST

RockDaMic: Stopped Working. Only red lght on when charging

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:49:36 -0700

My RockDaMic Karaoke Mic worked normally. Then when working it turned off. It didn't turn on after that. The power button changed to blue color when turned on. But now it doesn't anymore. The power button turns red when charging like it would normally do.

⟐ Commented February 01, 2025 at 7:49 MST

Blue Yeti: Power Adapter Port Bent

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:36:19 -0700

Hi recently someone was cleaning my office and went too hard on my blue yeti microphone and has bent the power port.

Has anyone got any idea on one what the part would be called?

Two how to replace it?

My experience is taking all sorts apart in the PC world just want to get all my information first before going ahead and taking it apart. I don't wish to break it further.

HyperX QuadCast S: Quadcast S not showing up in Device Manager (Win 11)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:32:48 -0700

I have had issues with my ~2 year old Quadcast S for a bit now, nothing that prevented it for working though. For the past week the microphone had an error show up when plugged in, nothing I couldn't fix, I uninstalled the "unrecognized device" from Device Manager, reinstalled USB Composite Devices and it always started working. Today, the Quadcast S isn't even showing up in Device Manager.
Things I've tried:

Reinstalling Everything USB Related in the Device Manager (showing hidden devices)
Reinstalling Everything Audio Related in the Device Manager
Every other USB Port
Testing the original cable on another device (can charge and transmit data)
Using a USB-C to USB-C cable
Heating it up (as suggested on Reddit by another User with the same issue)
Changing Power Settings

Other Notes:

The Device isn't showing up in Device Manager
The RGB Lights aren't on
There is no connection sound made by Windows when plugged in
There is no pop-up by Windows when plugged in
I use NVIDIA Broadcast
All the drivers are up to date

It's as if the microphone doesn't exist. Help is appreciated, thanks!

⟐ Commented July 02, 2024 at 22:32 MST

Microphone: Shure GLXD1 Z2 Wireless Transmitter headphone socket connection lost

Sun, 19 May 2024 11:21:51 -0700

There was a loose connection in transmitter socket. Caused crackling. No visible loose solder connections/wiring. Does anyone have schematics for this?

Blue Yeti: I have to pushing the volume to hear both sides of my headphones

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:20:23 -0700

i dropped my blue yeti long ago and this problem persist to be a pain cuz i could only hear one side of my headphones and the only way to hear both sides is if the volume is turned low, turned to the left which is counter clock wise and maxing it loud, turning the volume thingy clock wise. is there any fix?

Shure SM58: No sound coming out from microphone

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:03:42 -0700

Why is there no sounds coming from the microphone

⟐ Answered September 02, 2023 at 3:03 MST

Microphone: I just bought a used sterling mic st51 its fading in the sound pickup

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 10:03:21 -0700

i was wondering if this mic can be fixed it seems its fading in and out i dont know if the cardiod is destroyed or i need a direct box to give it more power ido have 48v on the mixer im using i just would like to see if it would be worth getting fixed or not

⟐ Answered January 14, 2023 at 10:03 MST

Logitech YETI NANO: How to disassemble Blue Yeti Nano

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:41 -0700

Hey, today my blue yeti nano broke so I tried to open it, I unscrewed the screw at the bottom of the casing but it is still blocked from being opened by the volume knob. Does anyone know how to remove it properly?

⟐ Edited February 12, 2026 at 9:00 MST

Microphone: Blue Yeti Mic - USB fix?

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:50:27 -0700

Well I'm a complete noob to this BUT is this fixable? I got a new microUSB port thinking of just re-drilling the little holes for the pins and re-soldering ? any advice?

⟐ Commented June 01, 2022 at 20:50 MST

Shure SM58: xlr connector screw size

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:25:33 -0700

i have an sm58. the screw fell out that holds the xlr connector socket in place. i contacted shure and they sent a replacement but the screw is too big. what is going wrong here? what is the correct size screw?

⟐ Answered May 29, 2022 at 13:25 MST

Microphone: How come my Tzumi Pop Solo won’t charge?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:18:39 -0700

How come my Tzumi Pop Solo won’t charge? Whenever I try, the light never comes on.

⟐ Commented January 04, 2022 at 21:18 MST

Shure SM58: Intermittent drop out on wireless Shure sm58

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:08:46 -0700

Users complain that the mike dies intermittently, then comes up again. Any suggestion on what is the problem and how to test the mike system?

Blue Yeti: USB Plug Out of Place

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:23:28 -0700

Hello, the USB joint on my Blue Yeti microphone is out of place. Somehow while the cable was inside, it got bumped around or yanked the wrong way, and now the USB socket is dislodged.

I’ve watched some Youtube videos about how to fix it, but I don’t have any soldering equipment. Do you have any suggestions on how I might fix this?

⟐ Answered September 20, 2021 at 8:23 MST

Microphone: Full RF signal at Reciever but no sound from Sennheiser EM 1-B

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:54:27 -0700

Why is the no sound from my wireless Sennheiser EM-1 mic when it has a full RF signal on the reciever

Logitech SNOWBALL ICE: Microphone won't pick up any sound

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:01:23 -0700

I’ve owned a Blue Microphones Snowball iCE (white edition) and since last year it hasnt been picking up any sound. I’ve switched the cabel out but that wasnt the problem.

It lights up and if i mess with the cabel it will work for a certain amount of time but i need a permanent fix .

⟐ Edited February 12, 2026 at 9:01 MST

Microphone: Would a Converter usb to 3.5mm work also for my Canon camera?

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:57:31 -0700

I have purchased a Serein microphone

which connects to my Mac through usb cable (micro usb on mic and usb to Mac). I want to use it on my canon 750D which has a 3.5mm input for microphone

. Would a converter „usb-female to 3.5mm male“ work? Or a just a cable „micro usb male to 3.5mm male“? (Microphone has no separate cable for power supply).

Thanks in advance

⟐ Edited by author April 24, 2021 at 5:57 MST