Re: Why is it that the sound of the microphone is fading?
Depending on how old the unit is, many times debris will accumulate in the microphone opening, try clearing it with compressed air or (very carefully, to avoid damaging the hardware) with a thin object
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I would see if the Phantom Power is OK.
Check with a voltmeter between pins 2 & 3 on the feed cable.
Should be around 40 Volts.
If not, check it on another mixer.
Now you know.
Peace-
Turn the VIP level all the way down for the microphones you are using over the Mp3 music. If the VIP levels are up, the music will fade out so you can make an announcement.
Option 1: Check your audio settings on your camcorder. You may have an option to zoom in on the sound or record sound all around you. Try switching between either of those and see if that helps.
Option 2: Add an external microphone
Option 3: Try to muffle (lightly cover up) your onboard mic to keep the loud sounds from auto adjusting the volume.
Sounds like your phantom power source is the issue not the mike. First, I'd make sure the source is on. If you've got a voltmeter you can check for voltage from pin 2 to 1 and pin 3 to 1. I would not recommend more creative ways of checking for voltage. A local music store with some decent mixers could help test it out. If you've got other inputs on your setup, you might try those but they may share the same power source.
I would check the roll off switch first. If the mike is still under warranty, take it back where you got it for replacement or repair. Hope this helps.
I had the same issue. The sound would fade and then go dead.. The preamp in the device I was using wasn't strong enough and also the phantom power seemed too low to sustain the microphone. After adding a TUBEPre by PreSonus, all of the issues went away and I was shocked to hear how good this microphone really is. Was the issue low phantom voltage/? or a lousy preamp? All I know is , after adding a preamp all of the problems went away.This has to be the best microphone I have tried in this price range.
This possibly could be a moisture problem. Condeser type mics are VERY high impedance elements and any electrical leakage will make them cease working.
Also check that foam wind screen is not hitting the element.
Change skype sound setting. TO do that : Take Tools from the menu bar. Then select options. When a new window opens choose audio Setting. Then below microphone volume untick - "Automatically adjust microphone setting". Then drag the volume to maximum.
it sounds like theres a switch on your mixer to lower the music when the mics switched on, called talkover.when you switch the mic off the music will return to normal levels. find the switch on the mixer and set it to 'on' not talk
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