My Neumann is Giving out every now and then

M2E · 15th July 2003

I only noticed yesterday that my Neumann was get some small static. My C414TL-2 used to do that and still does that every now and then. I don't know what that could be. I know your saying it's probably the Mic Pre but then when I switched Mic Pre's it still done it. It's the Mic. So all of a sudden I'm recording and the U87 just gives out and then comes back on in about 7 sec's. HUH??

Please-does anybody know what that's about.

Thanx
M2E

e-cue · 15th July 2003

Hmmm... When it cuts out, does it pass any signal? I had a similar problem with a collapsed diaphragm on a 47 that after 30 minutes would cut out, and emit a 'air condition's sound. Having it kick in and out just sounds like, I dunno, a short?

**mwagener** · 15th July 2003

My 87 did the same thign for a while, it felt like it wouldn't get any phantom power. You might want to check the connections between the 'head' and the body of the mic. If you unscrew the outer shell, then squeeze those two bars togehter that run along the whole length of the body, the head should come off easy. Check the pins that make the electrical connection.

Hope that helps.

M2E · 15th July 2003

Thanx Guys,
I'll try that mwagenger. Never opened my 87 yet.
e-cue -Yep it just cut totally out then comes back. The weirdest thing.

Thanx
M2E

jbuntz · 15th July 2003

Just don't open the head itself exposing the diaphragm (that sounds dirty). That will void your warranty.

15th July 2003	#1
M2E Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In A Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 1,222 Thread Starter	My Neumann is Giving out every now and then I only noticed yesterday that my Neumann was get some small static. My C414TL-2 used to do that and still does that every now and then. I don't know what that could be. I know your saying it's probably the Mic Pre but then when I switched Mic Pre's it still done it. It's the Mic. So all of a sudden I'm recording and the U87 just gives out and then comes back on in about 7 sec's. HUH?? Please-does anybody know what that's about. Thanx M2E

15th July 2003	#3
mwagener High End Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Music City USA Posts: 3,582	My 87 did the same thign for a while, it felt like it wouldn't get any phantom power. You might want to check the connections between the 'head' and the body of the mic. If you unscrew the outer shell, then squeeze those two bars togehter that run along the whole length of the body, the head should come off easy. Check the pins that make the electrical connection. Hope that helps. __________________ Michael Wagener http://www.michaelwagener.com Next Production Workshop scheduled for February 4th through 10th, 2012 Please read reviews about the production workshops here Click here for production workshop DVD updates.

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15th July 2003	#2
e-cue Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 4,061	Hmmm... When it cuts out, does it pass any signal? I had a similar problem with a collapsed diaphragm on a 47 that after 30 minutes would cut out, and emit a 'air condition's sound. Having it kick in and out just sounds like, I dunno, a short?

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jbuntz Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,716	Just don't open the head itself exposing the diaphragm (that sounds dirty). That will void your warranty.