Lg Condensor Mic Problem

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I just bought a "new condition" RODE NT1A Condensor Mic from a Studio selling it on Ebay. I have conversed with these people a couple times now and they said the mic was "brand new condition" and "worked perfectly before shipping".

I hooked it up for the first time last night to record vocals on a project, and as soon as I hooked it up, it seemed to come on and work for like 2 quick seconds, then nothing!!! :o

I made sure the Phantom Power was on and it was.

It's being sent through a Mackie 24X8 Console into an HD-24. I have nothing, not even showing on the trim input LED as signal coming into the channel. If I move the mic, or gently jiggle it, the trim input signal light flashed very quick like its getting a signal for a brief moment.

Anyway, I switched to a Studio Projects B3 and did the recording.

Tonight I hooked up the RODES again into a different Channel on the board, using a different mic cable and using a different Phantom Power bank to supply the mic. SAME results. :rolleyes:

Anyone have any ideas? Is there something in these mics that maybe come loose?

The seller wants nothing to do with trying to help, and took a shitty attitude right away. (go figure) :rolleyes:

Anyway,,,any help would be appreciated. I am not afraid to take this puppy apart if I have to, but wanted to wait on maybe some advice first from you guys.

Thanks
AJ :cool:
 
Sorry to hear..That is why I stay away from e-bay. Unless it is something that I know "I" can fix if need be, I won't even bother for exactly that reason.
 
Yea I hear where your commin from. But I have bought probably over 1000+ items off ebay with great success over the years. Only got burnt maybe 2 or 3 times and always got it straightened out. Anyway, I guess its all part of the risk/game to get a decent deal.

I might try to just open this thing up and see whats inside. I never worked on a mic before. :eek: :D

Thanks & Peace
AJ :cool:
 
Just FYI...I contacted RODE about this mic problem. They said to check whatever I want to try to fix it, but if its not something simple, send it back to them and they will fix it for free. The never charge to fix Mics. All repairs only cost the customer the price of shipping it. :)

Thats pretty cool. The customer service with RODE seems to be commendable.

Just FYI for those who may be thinking about buying this brand mic.

Peace
AJ :cool:
 
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