Solved! Audio Technica AT2005USB No sound

[TechDiva]

So I can see mic option, but no sound is coming through on any app. It is getting a blue light, it is recognized on my Mac as an option. I can select as an audio choice on both Audactity and Zoom, but there is not sound coming in when I hit record or switch to this mic. I read several threads on the AT2005USB needing Phantom power. Why wouldn't it say that anywhere or include cables if that is why it isn't working?

How can I troubleshoot?

Is phantom mic a requirement for a basic laptop use?

Bummed I keep trying to record and it's not working.

Thanks

 

[hang-the-9]

According to the manual you should only need the USB connection to the computer, the XLR is only there to connect to XLR source like a mixer, then you may need phantom power to it. Did you check with Audio Technica support?

 

[TechDiva]

The fix was to plug in the headphones into the mic. Support did not tell me this. Hours of random testing did. #Frustrating but thanks! Phantom power was not the issue.