My rode just stopped working, any ideas. It's had a very easy life just home studio work and always put away in it's bag

Make sure you have fuel getting to the carb/injectors. If you have fuel and you say you fiddled with the ignition switch and it worked, you might need a new ignition switch. I hope this helps. Rod

Sounds like a clock or bit depth issue. Verify what sampling rate and bit depth is coming from the USB interface, and make sure the laptop/Audacity is set for the same.

The whole situation that you describe makes me believe that the Rode mic is ok. Please double check your cables, the connections and the settings at the mixer that you connect the Rode. Also make sure that the phantom power supply is enabled.

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Removing the silicone bag and not using a pop shield can lead to condensation on the diaphragm. Place it in a bag of rice for a day to dry out any condensation on the capsule.
It may not be due to condensation though. Make sure your phantom power source is working. If possible attach another mic to the same source to see if it works. Check the contacts on the mic and also check the wire for any erosion or debris. If none of these work, fixing the mic may be beyond DIY repair.

This is most probably due to a worn out or clogged Control Valve Assembly.
Detach the hose and see if it runs. If it does, place hand over hole. If it shuts off, CVA is probably the cause. A clogged CVA is generally due to using generic/made-to-fit bags. Genuine bags have "Home Solutions" printed on them.
You can try turning the dial all the way to the large dot, then try to run the vacuum.
If it is the CVA, you'll need to take it to an authorized Aerus Electrolux store and have their service tech repair or replace the part. I recommend a service and clean of the vacuum at the same time. This will extend the life of the vacuum.

Although the problem is not the exact same, it is similar. I finally got mine fixed (see post about does not work when pedal is pushed) My problem was the shifter was bad, or the plug for the shifter was bad. I had to take to Rural King to get it fixed, PP service locations are too far away from me .. hope this helps some.

sounds like possibly the bags are blown or either lines leaking if it's the bags blown out there are a couple choices replace the bags obviously or you can get an aftermarket kit to do away with the air ride suspension and put regular springs and shocks under it which is alot cheaper than new bags. but make sure you don't have a line that has ruptured

Keyboards are very inexpensive. Throw that one away and buy a new one.

only god can answer that question...try using a blow dryer on low and if it doesn't come back to life...replace it...phone companies always have sales on cell phones.