Question Huge Mic Issue on Windows 11, Audio Technica AT-2020 Mic and Behringer UM2 Interface ?

[Daniel992011]

Hi, so a little background before I explain what happened. I have been using my AT-2020 XLR Mic for about 6 years now and I have NEVER ONCE had any issues. Just today as I was playing some games with friends and talking on Discord, I noticed that my mic was not picking up or so I thought...
I checked my Windows settings and nothing has changed, I have tried everything in Windows from drivers to the actual Interface drivers for my Behringer UM2 with 48v Power, and nothing. Windows is picking up about half a bar to 1 bar if I YELL INTO MY MIC, the interface itself shows that there is power and the 48v power but does not register me speaking unless i flick my mic or yell as well then the green Sig indicator shows. I can faintly hear myself type and talk if i listen on windows or the interface
I have been wrapping my brain and google has no good answers besides "Buy another mic or turn up the windows volume" If anyone could help me it would be a HUGE help

EDIT:
Just checked the cable on my XLR mic and it was completely frayed inside somehow.

 

[Ralston18]

"Just checked the cable on my XLR mic and it was completely frayed inside somehow. "

EOL = "End of Life".

That "somehow" is likely EOL related. Many products simply do not last and after some X amount of time, Y number of cycles, or Z number of uses simply start to falter and fail. Generally not repairable and you are forced to buy again......

The wire/cable probably was flexed, pulled, etc. until the limit was reached.

May or may not be repairable. Even with good soldering skills.....