CAN'T RECORD !!! E-mu 0404 USB +Rode NT1A

Posted on Mar 09, 2008 02:08 pm
Neil Worden
Member Since: Mar 09, 2008

PLEASE HELP !
I have installed the software and gone in to Cubase.
The problem is that I can Record with a dynamic mic but cannot get a peep out of the Rode mic.
I know it needs phantom power which the 0404 is supposedly supplying.
I have tried on 2 laptops, one on Vista the other on XP Pro with the same result.An ideas please....Driving me crazy.
Thanks

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Tadpui
I am not a crook's head
Member
Since: Mar 14, 2003

Mar 09, 2008 03:45 pm

Make sure that you're actually activating the phantom power when you're using the Rode. There's a big switch on the face of the unit that says "48V On". Make sure that switch is engaged.

One important tip: NEVER plug or unplug any mic while the phantom power is engaged! ALWAYS disable phantom power before connecting or disconnecting mics from your interface.

Neil Worden
Member
Since: Mar 09, 2008

Mar 09, 2008 04:08 pm

Thanks... Yes tried that...the light is on at any rate

Noize2u
Czar of Midi
Administrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002

Mar 11, 2008 09:02 pm

Are you using an external power supply for the 404? I don't think it can supply enough power without it via USB only.

Another thought is that if you are using a USB hub or one of the front ports that also may not supply enough juice to power it up.