Broken Rode NT1-A. Want to Repair it.

wwinter · Dec 11, 2012

Hey there. My NT1-A has recently given up the ghost. It still picks up sound just fine, but has this weird rumbling/wind noise coming from somewhere.
I'm going to replace the caps today, but if that doesn't work, can anyone offer me any advice?

The sound it's making: https://www.dropbox.com/s/td7b39v4on6xf1j/micnoise.mp3

Thanks!

wave · Dec 15, 2012

I've definitely heard this type of noise introduced by bad caps. In my experience, it wasn't as constant tho. Replacing them is a good place to start.

Dave

ricardo · Jan 3, 2013

wwinter said:
... but has this weird rumbling/wind noise coming from somewhere.

There is moisture or contamination in the High Z part of the circuit.

the capsule itself
the wiring between it and the FET
wiring around the 1G resistors

VERY careful cleaning with 100% alcohol on the PCB and High Z bits with careful drying may help. Be careful not to wet the capsule as if much gets behind the diaphragm, you need a new one.

I this doesn't help, I'd send it back to Rode. They'll clean the other bits if they change the capsule.

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