Hifiaudio177
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I have a JBL SDP-55 that I have only messed with Dirac on a few times over the year or 2 I have had it. I want to do the room and software justice. Which aftermarket mic should I get?
What about the Behringer ecm8000 or the Sonarworks soundid?
What makes the Umik-1 better?
For me @audio2920 summed it up well. Mainly convenience, and the knowledge that my CSL-calibrated UMIK-1's response is essentially identical to my Earthworks M30, a much more expensive reference mic requiring a preamp and additional interface. I have no experience with the Sonarworks. The ECM8000 works OK (you can buy a CSL-calibrated version), but for room measurements any of them work fine, so the most convenient wins. Loading the cal file once then plugging in the UMIK-1 whenever I feel the need to measure beats dragging out a preamp and interface for my M30.Over the Sonarworks, probably just the USB interface, which is better for (a) Convenience. e.g. if you want to measure an HDMI device on your laptop, it's just a bit quicker and neater than setting up a capture device/mic pre with phantom power. (b) you always have absolute SPL (c) probably of inconsequential error, but I like that there's less ambiguity about flatness of the signal path as a whole; the calibration file made is post the built in ADC.
Over the ECM8000, as above, plus the calibration file. AFAIK the ECM8000 doesn't have one, and response is pretty varied.
an UMIK-1 is the default choice, UMIK-2 is a bit more polished (in terms of quality of life features) but should not make a noticeable difference in performance..
That's a fact. I got the $20 one and it does the job but when extending the horizontal boom full length, the weight of the Umik wants to make it tip over.I tried a $20, my usual $100, and a $500 stand and got essentially the same results, but the $20 one was light enough to be a pain to set up and get stable, and would not support a heavier mic.
Yes, and use the "90 degree" cal file.I would point the UMIK-1 mic at the ceiling in each spot for a Dirac calibration, correct?
Just happened to think... what about when Dirac gets to my 4 ceiling Atmos channels? Do I turn the mic parallel to the floor for those measurements?Yes, and use the "90 degree" cal file.
Why? It’s not like you’re standing on your hands when they play.Just happened to think... what about when Dirac gets to my 4 ceiling Atmos channels? Do I turn the mic parallel to the floor for those measurements?
I do not, and when I asked Dirac Live a few years back they said to just leave it the same for all speakers. I am not using Dirac Live now but doubt that has changed.Just happened to think... what about when Dirac gets to my 4 ceiling Atmos channels? Do I turn the mic parallel to the floor for those measurements?