Rode Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

The unit will need to be serviced. If it is under warranty, I advise sending it to Rode for repair. Otherwise, I can perform out-of-warranty service on all Rode microphones. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

If it is under warranty, I recommend sending it to Rode for repair. Otherwise, I can service any Rode mic. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

First of all, are you sure it is actually the plug ? Could it be the socket into which it is inserted ? Replacing the cable in its entirety would seem the better option, at least to begin with.

Does the background sound get louder or fainter when you change the mic gain on your mixer? If it depends on your XLR cable, it may be radio interference, and you need to make sure you use top quality shielded cable, and that you're wired "balanced".

My guess is there is a rod under the floor connecting the pedal to a valve and its dropped off.

Most likely it is failed components. It should be professionally serviced.

The NT1-A will work with any mic preamp that has phantom power.

This is likely a failure of some components. It will require professional service.

Yes. You'll need to engage phantom power for it to function.

This is more likely typical component failure, and will require professional service. A tube change is easy to perform, however, and should be the first troubleshooting step. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

This is typical component failure. The mic will require professional service. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

This is a typical component failure issue. The mic will need to be professionally serviced. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

Either mic will work for piano, vocal and guitar.

Pattern selection Roll-off Pad

You'll want to connect it to any mic input using either an XLR cable, or an adaptor cable or transformer appropriate for your input, e.g., 1/4" or 3.5mm.

This is typical of component failure, and possibly capsule issues, as well. The mic requires professional service. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

This is a symptom of typical component failure, and the mic will require service. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

This is typical component failure, and the mic will require service. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

This mic will need to be serviced, as mostly likely one or more components have failed. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

The grilles of Rode mics are glued in place. They are integral to the RF shielding. You'll have to glue it back in place, making sure there is still metal-on-metal contact.