Sounds like the wind

[charliechainsaw]

I went ahead and bought a MC 012 today and did some quicky drum takes with it. I am running thru a Behringer UB1202 - EWX 24/96 Terretec sound card- Cubase 5.0. When I turn the volume up on the mic it sounds like the wind is blowing constantly. When I play back the music I only hear it (the windy noise)before the song starts and ends. Any ideas on what would cause this?

 

[Richard Monroe]

Two things I know of- damage to the diaphragm, requiring re-lapping, and a Behringer mixer.-Richie

 

[PhilGood]

Sometimes its caused by a bad capacitor.

 

[EddieRay]

Might it also be possible that there's air moving somewhere in the room that you wouldn't notice until you turn the volume up on an open mic?

 

[Big Kenny]

I think the lack of fart jokes shows great restraint. Kudos fellas!

 

[paddyponchero]

I went ahead and bought a MC 012 today and did some quicky drum takes with it. I am running thru a Behringer UB1202 - EWX 24/96 Terretec sound card- Cubase 5.0. When I turn the volume up on the mic it sounds like the wind is blowing constantly. When I play back the music I only hear it (the windy noise)before the song starts and ends. Any ideas on what would cause this?

Yes sounds like a capacitor problem. Some of the older russian mics had a disastrous tantalum cap in the circuit. Where did you buy it?

 

[Outlaws]

Might it also be possible that there's air moving somewhere in the room that you wouldn't notice until you turn the volume up on an open mic?

I would say this is the most likely situation.

Turn off the AC the fridge and move the computer/recording equipment into another room and close some doors.

 

[charliechainsaw]

Thanks for the replies. I purchased the mic at Guitar Center. I wasn't running the a. c. I'll turn the fridge off to see if that could be the problem. If that doesn't work I'll be heading back to Guitar Center.

 

[crazydoc]

As asked before, anywhere near the computer fan? Even in the same room it can be quite audible.

Is this a Russian or Chinese version of the mic?

 

[locosan]

I have the same problem that just recently cropped up except with a Russian MK319 -- we think one of our guitarists kids dropped it! any wy to easily/cheaply fix it if it is the capacitor? thanks loco

 

[charliechainsaw]

I just got back from G.C. and the final verdict is that I had a bad mic.I don't know if was the capacitor or what. I exchanged it for the same mic and it is a hell of alot quieter. Thanks again for everyones input. BTW I presume that they are the "Chinese" made mics. They don't have the db pad and came with no extra capsules. The plastic box they came in reads MK 012 but the lettering on the mic reads MC 012.

 

[Chris F]

I have a V67G that makes random noise, so it's a paperweight now. Does anyone know if it's even worth it to try to get someone to look into tracking the problem down? There are some good people in town, but if it's cost prohibitive...

 

[MadAudio]

I have a V67G that makes random noise, so it's a paperweight now. Does anyone know if it's even worth it to try to get someone to look into tracking the problem down? There are some good people in town, but if it's cost prohibitive...

Contact MXL directly. They are very good about customer service. I bought a faulty v67 on eBay and MXL fixed it very quickly. Mic works great.

http://www.mxlmics.com/

 

[paddyponchero]

I have a V67G that makes random noise, so it's a paperweight now. Does anyone know if it's even worth it to try to get someone to look into tracking the problem down? There are some good people in town, but if it's cost prohibitive...

If you can't get MXL to fix it send me a pm and I'll buy it from you, I can use the case and some of the parts for my homemade mics.

 

[hoursonend]

hmmm, My MXL 990 does the same, but it could just be noise from outdoors, as I use them in my bedroom which only has a thin glass window...
Do you think I've got a faulty mic too? It's only very quiet, I thought this was common with condensers, because they pick up everything, even the wind from outside which you yourself wouldn't usually notice?