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When my phantom power is turned on . my condensing mic isnt working . at first i thought it was my mic . but then i got a new one and it still isnt working . what is the problem

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Try running it without phantom power. If it still doesn't work, try another input. If that still doesn't help, then there is a problem with the phantom power itself. Have it looked at by a qualified amplifier technician.


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HAve you tried a different lead? Try a friends mic that you know works on your mixer. Its usually a process of elimination. You substitute a known working one and see what happens. Is the little LED lighting up when its turned on?

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If it is brand new, it is likely "pilot error" as setting these up if you are unfamiliar with mixers can be frustrating.

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DO NOT REPLACE FUSE. If any LED's are on, fuse is OK. If fuse blows, service the unit before replacing fuse to avoid further internal damage.

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