Microphone Picking Up Static

[MrFif]

What's up guys?

I have been recording myself at home on my own set up for close to two years now. I have a Rode NT1A mic running into a Fast Track C400 interface. I have never had any issues with getting good clean vocal recording. However last night I went to record some vocals and my mic is picking up insane amounts of static, no matter how much I alter the gain, turn the phantom power on/off....doesn't matter - static.

Do you think it's just time to go ahead and replace the mic cord itself? ANY feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[gecko zzed]

Do you think it's just time to go ahead and replace the mic cord itself?

Who knows?

It's certainly time to do some testing.

Try a different lead

Try a different microphone.

See if you get static with nothing connected

Try the Rode somewhere else.

Developing problem-solving skills is an important part of an engineer's toolbox.

 

[MrFif]

Thanks gecko, yeah I'm pretty much a novice at home recording. I need to get better with the technicalities etc.