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Issue with large mic problems on Windows 11 involving Audio Technica AT-2020 and Behringer UM2?

Issue with large mic problems on Windows 11 involving Audio Technica AT-2020 and Behringer UM2?

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CrazyBessyCat
Posting Freak
912
08-03-2021, 04:44 PM
#1
Hi, so a little background before I explain what happened. I have been using my AT-2020 XLR Mic for about 6 years now and I have NEVER ONCE had any issues. Just today as I was playing some games with friends and talking on Discord, I noticed that my mic was not picking up or so I thought...
I checked my Windows settings and nothing has changed, I have tried everything in Windows from drivers to the actual Interface drivers for my Behringer UM2 with 48v Power, and nothing. Windows is picking up about half a bar to 1 bar if I YELL INTO MY MIC, the interface itself shows that there is power and the 48v power but does not register me speaking unless i flick my mic or yell as well then the green Sig indicator shows. I can faintly hear myself type and talk if i listen on windows or the interface
I have been wrapping my brain and google has no good answers besides "Buy another mic or turn up the windows volume" If anyone could help me it would be a HUGE help
EDIT
:
Just checked the cable on my XLR mic and it was
completely frayed inside
somehow.
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CrazyBessyCat
08-03-2021, 04:44 PM #1

Hi, so a little background before I explain what happened. I have been using my AT-2020 XLR Mic for about 6 years now and I have NEVER ONCE had any issues. Just today as I was playing some games with friends and talking on Discord, I noticed that my mic was not picking up or so I thought...
I checked my Windows settings and nothing has changed, I have tried everything in Windows from drivers to the actual Interface drivers for my Behringer UM2 with 48v Power, and nothing. Windows is picking up about half a bar to 1 bar if I YELL INTO MY MIC, the interface itself shows that there is power and the 48v power but does not register me speaking unless i flick my mic or yell as well then the green Sig indicator shows. I can faintly hear myself type and talk if i listen on windows or the interface
I have been wrapping my brain and google has no good answers besides "Buy another mic or turn up the windows volume" If anyone could help me it would be a HUGE help
EDIT
:
Just checked the cable on my XLR mic and it was
completely frayed inside
somehow.

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PTsandro
Junior Member
36
08-06-2021, 07:16 AM
#2
I just looked at the cable on my XLR mic and found it was completely frayed inside, somehow.
The label says "End of Life."
This situation likely started because something caused the wire to stretch or pull until it broke.
It probably isn't fixed, so you're left with having to replace it again...
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PTsandro
08-06-2021, 07:16 AM #2

I just looked at the cable on my XLR mic and found it was completely frayed inside, somehow.
The label says "End of Life."
This situation likely started because something caused the wire to stretch or pull until it broke.
It probably isn't fixed, so you're left with having to replace it again...