Karaoke has recently become a very fashionable entertainment. Well, what is karaoke without a microphone? Also, this device provides communication with friends on the Internet via Skype or similar services. But the microphone, like any other technique, tends to fail.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, determine exactly what is wrong with the microphone. The most common is:
- the microphone stopped working;
- decreased sensitivity.
If the microphone is professional (and, as a result, expensive) or built into another device (computer, camera, music center), then you should not undertake repairs yourself. Better to see a specialist.
Step 2
If, nevertheless, you decide to repair it yourself, check that the microphone is connected to the device correctly. If it is a computer, then you need to check for the correct drivers.
If the problem is not resolved, then check the integrity of the wire. If it finds a defect, replace the wire with a new one.
If the microphone still does not work, then disassemble it, check the reliability of all contacts. It may be enough to fix or bend something to restore the device's functionality.
Step 3
If the sensitivity of the microphone has decreased, this can happen most often for three reasons: a blockage has occurred, moisture has got inside, or there is a break in the incoming wire. The way to eliminate the last cause was discussed in the previous paragraph.
If the microphone is clogged, disassemble it. If this is a built-in microphone, then you need to first disassemble the device itself and remove it. Next, wipe the dirty part of the microphone with cotton wool soaked in alcohol. At the same time, make sure that no cotton particles remain on the wiped surface. Reassemble the microphone carefully in reverse order.
Moisture in a microphone is condensation that forms when the temperature changes, high humidity. To eliminate this malfunction, as in the previous case, release the microphone head and dry in a dry place using an incandescent lamp or hair dryer, without damaging the head. Assemble the microphone.
