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5 troubleshooting, 6 cleaning, Troubleshooting – Akg C411 PP Miniature Condenser Pickup Microphone to 3-Pin XLR Male Cable (10', Matte Black) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

No sound

Power to mixer and/or amplifier

is off.

Switch power to mixer or amplifier

on.

Channel or master fader on
mixer or volume control on

amplifier is at zero.

Set channel or master fader
on mixer or volume control on

amplifier to desired level.

Pickup is not connected to mixer

or amplifier.

Connect pickup to mixer or

amplifier.

Cable connectors are seated
loosely.

Check cable connectors for
secure seat.

Cable is defective.

Check cable and replace if
damaged.

No supply voltage.

Switch phantom power on.

Phantom power supply: connect
to power outlet or insert battery
(batteries). Check cable and
replace if damaged.

Distortions

Gain control on the mixer set
too high.

Turn gain control down CCW.

Mixer input sensitivity too high.

Connect a 10 dB preattenuation
pad between pickup cable and
input.

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Cleaning

Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the
microphone body.