Low Microphone Volume Problems

[Agyar90]

Hey all....a new question.

I am using an Alesis iMultimix8usb with an Electrovoice RE20 in Mic 1

My problem is that I have to have the gain up almost the whole way and the level up pretty darn high (3/4) to get a good level compared to my other inputs.  In fact, I can only get the peak light on if I have the equalizers up as well.  As a beginner, am I missing something?

Thanks for reading-
~bk

[PRI]

We need more set up info. Program, OS, Soundcard, analog or digital. I can't stress enough NOT to use bass boost or EQ when broadcasting, especially if using a low KHz rate.

[radiopro]

It could be something to do with your microphone settings or you mic may of broke, If it is broken you may want to get in touch with the suppler you purchased it from...

[live55]

Sounds like the microphone has popped. A possible cause for this would be shouting into your microphone. If its not that it could just be your settings.

Check your windows sound driver, Check your settings in your broadcasting application if it still does not work then you may need to purchase a new one.

Thanks,
Jake

[tumijoni]

First of all, it is very important to connect microphone to the correct port on the computer. Some Computers have front and back panels to connect microphones, some have only back panels. All of them have a pink colored port for microphones which is a convention. Make sure you plug in the microphone in this pink port only. For laptops, you will see a small symbol on the port which distinguishes microphone port from speaker port, as seen in image below.

[hossain]

I am using an Alesis iMultimix8usb with an Electrovoice RE20 in Mic 1

My problem is that I have to have the gain up almost the whole way and the level up pretty darn high (3/4) to get a good level compared to my other inputs.  In fact, I can only get the peak light on if I have the equalizers up as well.  As a beginner, am I missing something?

Thanks for reading-
~bk

[mikeyb]

Have you read the manual ?

The iMultiMix uses standard XLR-type mic inputs. These provide +48V phantom power that you can turn on and off with the Phantom On switch located on the rear of the mixer. You probably will have to turn on the phantom power when you’re using most condenser mics, as these usually require the extra voltage (unless the mic has its own power source, such as a battery). Dynamic mics don’t require phantom power and are unaffected when the power is on. These high-quality mic inputs also feature up to 50dB of preamp gain that you can adjust with the Gain knob.


Snippet from the mixers manual:

"Although chances are your microphones will work fine with these mic inputs, we recommend that you do some checking up on the type of microphone you’re using, especially if it’s one of the older vintage models.

Verify that your microphone requires phantom power and make sure its output is low impedance, balanced and floating."


Your mic specs say:

"Specifications:

    * Transducer: Dynamic
    * Polar Pattern: Cardioid
    * Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 18 kHz
    * Signal-to-Noise Ratio Hum Pickup Level, typical (60Hz / 1 milliOersted field) : -130dBm
    * Power Requirements: Dynamic, No Phantom or Battery Power required
    * Output Impedance: 150 Ohms
    * Output Connectors: XLR-3M Type
    * Dimensions: 216.7 x 54.4 mm
    * Weight: 737 g "

So the mixers manual says that you "require phantom power and make sure its output is low impedance, balanced and floating" and your mic says "Dynamic, No Phantom or Battery Power required" so it looks like a mismatch to me.