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Audio Technica Audio-Technica AT4040 Professional Microphone Questions & Answers
My At 4040 just stopped working, no sound ?
Use a volt meter to measure the phantom power. Measure DC voltage between pins 2 and 1 and then between 3 and 1. They should measure the same and be between 12-48 volts dc.
I have a low level hum in the MIC like a motorcyle in mt AT 4040
Remember this is a condenser mic that REQUIRES phantom power. There are several failures regarding this phantom power delivery that COULD cause your problem.
A "LEAKY" mic cable that is not a fully balanced cable can cause the problem. Test with another cable to exhonorate your cable.
A failure of the input bypass caps in your amp/preamp can cause the input to become unbalanced and let in hum.
A phantom power that is improperly filtered can also cause this. Test using a different source of phantom power.
Remember that you can easily get feedback that may oscillate like hum if you have a monitor speaker anywhere in "earshot" of the mic. They are very sensitive and intended for studio use.
Audio technica at 4040 constant ground hum noise
you can test the cable from connection to connection for continuity from end to end. There should be no resistance( a complete short) If the cable is good, there is a bad or broken connection inside the mic. Good Luck
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