NT1000 question

[davtel]

Hi I have a NT1000 plugged into a Behringer Eurorack MX 602A mixer, which is then fed into my computer soundcard.

The mixer supplies the phantom power to the mic. I have been having problems where I will speak into the mic for a few minutes and it will then fade out. I then turn mic down for about 5 minutes and it then works again for a while.

In short my question is:

Should I leave the phantom power running always?? Or turn it off at night and when not using mic? Does it do damage to leave on?

Thanks for any help.

Dave

 

[Leeking]

I have the 602a also...

I don't think it's a good idea to keep the mixer on all the time as it can get pretty hot.....

so far I have not problem using it's phantom power to powered my mic....

 

[Henrik]

Sounds like something is wrong. My guess would be for the mixer. Maybe you can try your mic with another mixer/preamp and see if you get the same problem?

I don't think there is any reason at all to keep your mixer's phantom power on at all times.