I was looking at buying the UMM-6 myself the other day http://cross-spectrum.com/measurement/calibrated_umm6.html - but before that, though, I downloaded REW and I can't tell you how much I hated its interface; I have not seen such a bad interface in ages.
It is painful for no good reason. Lots of power but just because of poor user interface, it is hard to get into it easily.I was looking at buying the UMM-6 myself the other day http://cross-spectrum.com/measurement/calibrated_umm6.html - but before that, though, I downloaded REW and I can't tell you how much I hated its interface; I have not seen such a bad interface in ages.
I was looking at buying the UMM-6 myself the other day http://cross-spectrum.com/measurement/calibrated_umm6.html - but before that, though, I downloaded REW and I can't tell you how much I hated its interface; I have not seen such a bad interface in ages.
Some of this depends on what you are looking for.
1. Cheap but flexible and good for REW and some 2CH DSP: TASCAM US-366
2. If you ever want to demo any DSP software, it's much better to have a synchronous in/out. You can't do that with a USB mic.
Some of this depends on what you are looking for.
1. Cheap but flexible and good for REW and some 2CH DSP: TASCAM US-366
2. A little more accurate and even more flexibility: sound devices usb pre-2 is really great.
3. I want to get super serious about DSP and MCH setups and need really accurate measurements with REW and max flexibility: Lynx Hilo
There are 2 reasons why the USB mic isn't useful:
1. You can't calibrate it in REW. You have to just assume it's accurate. Maybe it is. I don't know.
2. If you ever want to demo any DSP software, it's much better to have a synchronous in/out. You can't do that with a USB mic.
There are 2 reasons why the USB mic isn't useful:
1. You can't calibrate it in REW. You have to just assume it's accurate. Maybe it is. I don't know.
As Don said and my link shows, these are calibrated mics, and the guy's reputation on calibrating THESE mics is beyond reproach. A calibrated USB mic should be enough, no need to go messing around with phantom power.
Regarding REW, its power and interface... Isn't XTZ an overall-better solution? We spend so much money on an inch of thin wire - aka fuse - so cost is not an issue here...
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