Rode Nt1a Beep Sound

Repair of this mic is not something you can do yourself. This sort of failure is common, and I can repair it.

The Rode NT1A mic is a condenser mic and therefore it REQUIRES that "phantom" power be supplied by the mixer or amplifier. You will get only electronic "noise" if the mic is not receiving this power. Look up Phantom power to understand it. Essentially DC power is sent up the mic cable between the signal lines and the shield of the cable and is used by the electronics in the mic to amplify the signal from the condenser element.

the process of elimation will help you to solve your issue. first plug the rode nt1 (great mic by the way), into a good pa head or something you know works, of course you will need to have a pa that gives you phantom power. if the mic works then move on to the preamp. try it in the pa too, if it works move on to the m-audiophle and plug a line level signal into it (a cd player or mp3 player for instance) it this works then you have determined that everything works and you don't actully have a problem other than switching, Also try plugging your mic into the M-audiophle directly and see if thaat works ( don't know if that provides the 48 volts, if it doesn't than you will have to get a phantom supply to plug into first. good luck

The Rode NT1A requires phantom power of 24-48volts DC. The USB socket on your laptop will only supply 4.5volts.
The solution will be to buy a separate power supply or to connect it to your computer through a mixer that includes a phantom power supply option.

Most likely, this is typical component failure. After a year, which is the average lifespan of Chinese components, failures like this become increasingly common. The mic will have to be professionally serviced.

Make sure that the jack is in securely. Move the cord around to make sure the cord is not shorted by wiggling it around. Make sure mic is not close to any speakers and get a screen which will help alot.

If it is under warranty, I recommend sending it to Rode for repair. Otherwise, I can service any Rode mic. Condenser Microphone Mod Service

seems like u have a damaged capsule... the damage maybe caused by accumulated moisture or spit that must've got to the capsule... i have the same problem... if ur mic is still under the 10 yr warranty rode will repair it for free

Try downloading ASIO4all at ASIO4all.com It should help. Just follow the directions. Let me know if this helps.

This is typical component failure. The mic will require professional service. Condenser Microphone Mod Service