Podmic USB goes to sleep and does not wake up unless app is restarted
I only got this Podmic USB a few days ago and love how it sounds and the way it looks in my setup. Plus, I love supporting a local Aussie business. The mic is running the latest firmware and I have only used the original cable it came with.
Problem: I have noticed that if I have the Rode connect app running in the background and I haven’t used the Podmic for a bit, or when I put my windows pc to sleep, the mic will not wake up, meaning there is no sound coming in and the vu meter on the app shows nothing. The led on the back remains green. This is reflected on other recording apps as well that the mic is not awake.
I have tried multiple solutions like:
*Plugging in to different ports at the back of my gaming pc, also tried usb a ports
*Disabling power management features on device manager on the Rode Podmic usb device and all usb root hubs to prevent windows from putting them to sleep
*Disabling USB Selective suspend in Power Settings
*Disabling any possible conflicting usb audio inputs from my system sound settings
None of these seem to work and a quick fix that works is restarting the rode connect app. This instantly reactivates the mic and picks up sound showing on the VU Meter and it just starts working again.
Anyone experienced this before or have a solution?
Thank you.