I think I broke it...

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...no matter what I try (so far, anyway)... I can't get my 4047SV to sound good anymore...

Using the two preamps I have (which I'd used with the mic before), I tried all gain settings and what-not...

No matter what I do, it seems the high, detailed top end is gone and I'm left with a K-Tel like 8kHz bump :(

Yeah :o I had dropped the mic when removing it from a boom a few weeks back... but just crossed my fingers that it hadn't broken...

Does this sound typical of a broken, large capsule mic? :(

Is this thing repairable -- without spending as much as a new mic would cost? I'm hoping for SOME good news :(


Chad
 
I have exactly the same problem with my AT 3035,,,haven't dropped it or anything, it's only a few months old, but when I record vocals with it it sounds as if I applied a TONNE of de-essing and got all the sibilants off...is it possible that i could have blown it with my voice :D :D ...one night I was very angry and I was singing, recording a tune....maybe it was too much for it:D !!???
 
I don't know about blowing it out by singing loud unless you have a very strong voice.

Condensor mics are very sensitive to moisture and high humidity. That can damage the capsule. Keeping the mic in the case with a silica packet when not in use is a good idea especially if you live where it's humid or wet.
 
I've heard about condensation doing funny things as well. If this is the case you might be able to dry it out in an oven on a very, very low temp (Say under 60 deg C) overnight... or maybe a small room with a blow heater on it might be safer. I'm no expert so take this advice with caution but it might be worth a try.
 
thanks guys...I know about silica beans...I've got them in my mic case...
 
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