Audio technica microphone atm33a socket detached

if it plugs into the line in or mic in using the 3.5 mm plug then no, the mic won't need a driver. Your playback and recording devices on your computer DO need drivers. Sounds like a computer config issue to me. Could be a few different things

You might consider sending it in to Audio technica for repair. They're really customer oriented and alot of times they'll repair and or replace for just cost of shipping. Try contacting them directly.

No it will not. The reason for the word phantom is that it does not affect microphones that don't need it (apart from some types of ribbon mics)

Most likely it could be two things either a connection is not getting current anymore. my 2020s have went through hell and no problems. or the other suggestion is that your phantom power is not being sent from your preamp to the microphone (not to make you feel stupid, just a reoccuring problem on this board.)
Good Luck, Cody J.

XLR connectors are a two-wire plus ground system. Using a 1/4 inch to XLR adapter may not connect the wires correctly to your sound system input.

The A-T Freeway 200 Series has a 1/4" output jack. This would indicate a line level. A cable to connect the tip of the 1/4" jack to pin 2 of the XLR and the sleeve of the 1/4" jack to pins 1 and 3 of the XLR should work. The XLR should be plugged into a device that accepts line level.

Ideally, you should plug the 1/4" into a 1/4" or RCA jack that is designed for line levels.

This mic has a 10db pad or attenuator switch near the bottom of the barrel... make sure you haven't accidentally engaged it.

If that's not.... it try changing the lead. Also the power supply on your preamp could be failing.
These are a few cheap things to try before spending money for fixing.

you should have two or more jack plug sockets,//headphones//mic look for symbols next to sockets

try twisting off the diode capsule :)

Audio Technica Part number 235401550, call 330-686-2600. The cost is $21.93, plus shipping

You need to fine tune (to connect wirelessly) ur wireless mic to your wireless receiver unit. Put a fresh battery to ur Mic then power-up ur receiver unit, find the right channel for both unit.