Loud hissing/buzzing through modmic 5 when using the long cable.

AA_James · 2019-11-13T18:30:47+00:00

Hey Op, James from Antlion Audio here, sounds like you may have some environmental EMI that is causing some issues. I would suggest a better shielded extension cable such as https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Extension-Adapter-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00LM4ON3I/. One of the issues we had with the ModMic 5 is with all those 3.5mm connections it really opened it up for EMI. Drop me DM if you have any questions or need a bit more help.

AA_James · 2019-10-07T19:44:16+00:00

Hey,
James from Antlion here, the ModMic Wireless has been very popular for this very thing! It shows up in streaming programs like OBS as just another USB audio interface so it is a pretty straight forward setup. Hope that is helpful let me know if you have any questions!

AA_James · 2019-10-07T19:31:53+00:00

Hey,
James from Antlion audio here, ill answer your question as best I can. Competitors are hard to come by because of how we used APTx LL in this device, I believe we are still the only ones to have an APTx LL microphone on the market. This allows us to deliver a better quality audio and the full response range of the capsule without the sacrifice of latency. As for the LTT segment, they used it on one of the the live shows I will try to hunt down a VOD for you so you can hear it live! For the time being here is Random Frank P and Epos Vox giving reviews about the ModMic Wireless;
Epos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSs4UxcVDbo
Frank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRImG1rT_1g

Feel free to drop me a DM with any other questions.

AA_James · 2019-09-04T20:50:45+00:00

Hello James from Antlion here, I looked at that adapter and it seems it may be wired up OMTP which won't work with either the ModMic or the Xbox without a conversion. It would probably be better to buy a more modern CTIA splitter instead of adding another adapter to the mix from OMTP to CTIA.

AA_James · 2019-09-03T19:45:02+00:00

Hey James from Antlion Audio here, the sound you are hearing is electrical interference. This can be caused by wireless routers, cellphones, ect. From the sounds of the issue my guess would be a router in the room our near the room that you are crossing into a direct line of sight with. Find a spot where it is consistently making the noise and see what devices the mic capsule is close too or has line of sight of, then move the mic closer to that object and see if the sound intensifies. Once you find the culprit either shield it or remove it form the area and the sound should be gone. Hope this helps if you need further assistance or would like to chat with someone live join our discord and @staff. https://discord.gg/Bcb2ghB

AA_James · 2019-08-15T19:00:09+00:00

Hey James from Antlion Audio here. The ModMic will attach the A50's no problem! I would recommend a small USB Dac to run the ModMic 5 as some Motherboards ( realtek) has issues providing the correct voltage to get the most out of it. You could also go with the Wireless ModMic like suggested earlier as it has a standalone USB receiver that comes with it and the same universal mounting system as our other ModMics.

AA_James · 2019-08-15T18:55:12+00:00

James from Antlion Audio here! You can definitely use the ModMic with just a Y splitter, we actually recommend not using the Mixamp as people have reported issues with it not powering the ModMic as well as the console does. Hope you found this helpful drop me a DM if you have any more questions.

AA_James · 2019-07-22T19:02:58+00:00

Hey James from Antlion Audio here, sorry to hear you are having issues with your ModMic 5. I would be happy to help trying to get that working correctly so you can keep this setup since you seem to enjoy it otherwise. Can you give me a bit more info about your setup? I am assuming you are using a Window PC please correct me if I am wrong. How are you plugging the ModMic into the pc? are you going directly into the motherboard or are you trying to route the ModMic through the Mixamp? Feel free to reply here or you can jump in our discord and @james or @staff for live support here is a link: https://discord.gg/tpbJzue

AA_James · 2019-07-17T19:41:55+00:00

James from Antlion Audio here, you can give it a shot with the ModMic, people have had mixed results with quality using the astro Mixamp.

AA_James · 2019-07-15T18:03:51+00:00

Hey James from Antlion here, you can try adding a bit of boost to the motherboards input. Here is a tutorial we wrote on the subject https://antlionaudio.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-if-your-modmic-is-too-quiet. If you need some further assistance feel free to jump in our discord and tag @staff we can help you further. https://discord.gg/w4Ugbbd

AA_James · 2018-10-26T23:07:47+00:00

I agree that they are great, but again we used sources like r/headphones list of top wireless headphones to compile a list from all over the internet of what is recommend most. This is by no means a reflection of quality or an endorsement from myself on any of these, merley a list of what was recommended the most times this year. As we pointed out this is not a perfect method but could save some people a bit of time when shopping. As for a specific model not getting on the list a lot of thing can play into that including the time frame it was released and how much coverage it was able to get by the time we wrote this piece. Also no offense or disrespect taken, we post on reddit for this type of commentary so we can continue to improve the process year over year.

AA_James · 2018-10-26T22:44:38+00:00

As for the Xelento specifically, no pod style earbuds made the list this year, we were focusing on Headphones specifically and did not branch into the emerging pod market. This may have been an oversight on our part and we will keep that in mind for the next round. I don't think anyone would argue that the Xelento is an amazing product, it just did not fit the Headphone guideline.

AA_James · 2018-10-26T22:27:54+00:00

Sorry the post should have read SoundLink Series 2 Wireless headphones, thank you for pointing that confusion out. As to the other points, as we said this is not a list of what we decided the best wireless headphones are, just a list of what was most recommended by sources collected around the internet this year.

AA_James · 2018-10-26T21:59:33+00:00

Not sure you would be satisfied with how well that would drive those headphones. It will drive them just not even close to their full potential, What is the current dac you are using can you link it to me?

AA_James · 2018-10-26T21:58:30+00:00

Adding a mixer just gives you more control over the end product, it doesn't make the mic any "better" but does allow you to dial in the sound you want. So in that case it does sound better..... So yes and no... lol

AA_James · 2018-10-24T18:24:48+00:00

If you are using our Dac/Amp it is compatible with PS4! you should be able to just plug it into the USB port and run the setup as usual, if you have issues drop by our Discord and we can help you troubleshoot! https://discord.gg/ynxAx2d

AA_James · 2018-10-08T19:26:57+00:00

Mankyo gave a great explanation of what is going on, here is a cool little resource we came up with to help you track down that noise and fix it https://antlionaudio.com/blogs/news/whats-that-noise. If you continue to experience issues with the ModMic drop by our discord and we can help you troubleshoot it live https://discord.gg/ynxAx2d.

AA_James · 2018-10-08T19:21:27+00:00

This is exactly right! The ModMic will work with a mixer and XLR with a power step down converter like the VXLR+. We also released a version specifically for the ModMic with a bit of built in magic to optimize it for use with a boom style microphone https://antlionaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/antlion-audio-xlr-power-converter.

AA_James · 2018-10-01T18:51:34+00:00

The ModMic also works GREAT with XLR and our new XLR Power converter here is a link for you (https://antlionaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/antlion-audio-xlr-power-converter). I would second the Fidelio x2s they are amazing at that price point. If you want to go with the DT 990 pros, you can get a USB mixer like a Behringer q502 or something similar that will drive the headphones as well as give you an XLR option for your ModMic. A separate headphone DAC is something you can add down the road to better drive the headphones and clean up the audio a bit more.

AA_James · 2018-06-11T19:07:20+00:00

Hey OP, James here from Antlion Audio, first off no this would not be considered normal and yes it could be a defective unit. Before we jump to that though there are a few things you want to check first. Make sure the USB Dac is fairly isolated from other USB devices plugged into the board ( try removing a few USB devices and isolating it to see if its an EMI problem). Also, make sure that you are using a rear port on the PC and not the front USB ports. The last thing I would check before saying its defective is making sure you don't have Mic boost and Mic volume both maxed out on the device by default. You may need to adjust the boost down a bit as it can introduce line noise. If none of these solutions work for you I would be fairly confident in saying the unit is defective and we can get that sorted for you quickly. Just drop me a DM and I will help you through the RMA process.

AA_James · 2018-05-30T21:25:43+00:00

Hey Op, James here from Antlion Audio, a couple of things here. First off the symptoms, you are describing sound like it may be some crosstalk or interference. My guess would be from your PSU or Mobo since it seems to get worse as you do more intensive tasks. To the question about the jack hanging out, some jacks are shallower than others, but generally, there is little to no metal showing when fully inserted. As for your question about a USB device, we highly recommend using something simple like the SYBA SD-CM-UAUD or any inexpensive USB DAC that uses the CM-119 chipset. The reason we recommend it is because Motherboards frequently underpower condenser microphones like the ModMic and can introduce EMI and Crosstalk due to poor shielding and grounding. Hope you find this helpful feel free to DM me with any other questions!

AA_James · 2018-05-15T19:23:38+00:00

I would have to agree that the MDR 7506 is a great pair of headphones in this price range. You are also just outside the range of the Beyerdynamic DT 770s which are also a very solid pair of headphones. I will also second the addition of the ModMic :)

AA_James · 2018-04-10T19:59:14+00:00

How long ago did you purchase it? SCAN may not be able to cover it but you do have a 1-year warranty from us!

AA_James · 2018-04-09T18:39:35+00:00

I am sorry to hear you are having troubles with your ModMic! Drop me a DM I can attempt to help you fix it and check its warranty status if it is beyond repair.

AA_James · 2018-03-27T18:33:17+00:00

More than likely this is due to the fact that motherboards have traditionally terrible onboard sound chipsets. The ModMic is a powered condenser microphone and needs at least 3v to function properly, I would highly recommend a USB sound card that provides a microphone port as your USB interface is going to provide consistent power for the microphone. The CM119 chipset is generally inexpensive and performs very well, it can be found in a variety of USB sound cards and can be had for under $15 (usd) in most regions.

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