SCH-REMOTE Digital VU/Spectrum Meter Review

[ocinn]

Don't know what to think about it. I would probably play with it one day and then put it in some drawer. A semi-professional analyzer like the TC-Electronics Clarity M (Stereo) is not horribly expensive and just on a different level than this.

Yeah I agree, I have the TC unit, and it's totally on a different level for a remarkably low price considering what it is, I think I got mine for $250 on sale from thomann.

Not to mention the ability to send it digital inputs which makes gain matching irrelevant. 0db is 0db.

My computer sends toslink to a splitter, which then goes to my MiniDSP, and the TC unit. Clean setup with no bugs or hassle. This device wouldn't even work in my system (and many of those in this forum), since any of my analog lines are heavily processed and crossed over.

balanced version and i'm in!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083R5M9Z9/

 

[telemike]

I may have to order this and use the Recorder outs on my Denon PMA-900HNE

 

[Ralph_Cramden]

Very cool. I need something like this for my Wiim pro and the VU since it looks cool (no bong required)

We REALLY need to convince WiiM to keep the analog and digital outputs on at the same time for this...

 

[AdamG]

Love it! Someone hurry up and make a thing out of this thing.

 

[ErVikingo]

We REALLY need to convince WiiM to keep the analog and digital outputs on at the same time for this...

Yes Ralph

 

[NoxMorbis]

I love it! I wish Douk would make one like they did, similar to their stand alone VU meter only deal. I would buy that so fast. (Given it is clean, of course.)

 

[fastfreddy666]

It's really cool. But with some software on a pc and a monitor... you have endless possibilities. Why do I need a standalone solution?
I still want one for some reason. I must resist. Help me.

 

[pseudoid]

I am not sure I've figured out where you stand, @amirm
To some; this is centerfold material.
To others; this is a dopamine rush, through visual excitation.

To me; reading your post is about the most fun any VU meter has ever offered me!

 

[Godataloss]

Does it have a microphone? Even if it's transparent, seems somewhat stupid to loop into your system if the only thing you're really gaining is separate L/R channel display. I added sound active leds to this sound damping panel I made with a vintage Panton tapestry. It's kinda tacky, but my kids like it.

 

[MrSoul4470]

Sorry. I don't understand the applause for this "thing". It's not reliable with it's analog inputs, doesn't even come in a housing. Basically complete crap and wasted money.

If you want something real then get this...

Sorry, dark picture but it's close to midnight in Germany.

 

[voodooless]

Sorry. I don't understand the applause for this "thing". It's not reliable with it's analog inputs,

Why is it not reliable?

doesn't even come in a housing.

There is a housing available. Some may even find it an advantage to not have a housing.

Basically complete crap and wasted money.

If you want something real then get this...
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Sorry, dark picture but it's close to midnight in Germany.

Is 5x as expensive and has no analog inputs. It has a totally different purpose. It’s an actual monitoring tool. The reviewed product is just a nice visual gimmick. They both have their place and value.

It’s like calling a hammer crap because it can’t deal with crews…

 

[D700]

What I wished the device had was IR remote. Then you could cycle through the visualizations in non-desktop applications.

Conclusions
... I really like to see audio companies innovate in this domain and bring back attractive front panels sporting informative and beautiful displays. Modules like EVOR04 enable this as they seem to be built for OEMs to include in their audio devices.
...

Preach Amirm!

Slim Devices had this figured out 15 years ago, someone just buy the IP! Logitech es el stinkadoodoo for shelving them.

 

[NoxMorbis]

Sorry. I don't understand the applause for this "thing". It's not reliable with it's analog inputs, doesn't even come in a housing. Basically complete crap and wasted money.

If you want something real then get this...
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Sorry, dark picture but it's close to midnight in Germany.

I don't want a piece of electronics analysis equipment on my 'rack.'. I want something specific to visuals, the 70s VU and spectrum 'analyzers,' which should just be called "visualizers."

 

[BostonJack]

I am not sure I've figured out where you stand, @amirm
To some; this is centerfold material.
To others; this is a dopamine rush, through visual excitation.

To me; reading your post is about the most fun any VU meter has ever offered me!

I say yes to all of the above.
when I was making serious money, buying this would be "a little pick me up" as my boss would say.
I'm really tempted.
Nothing wrong with dopamine at the proper titration.
(of course a multi k $ Swiss watch was my boss' idea of a pick me up)
cheap gadgets are cool, for certain values of cool.

I respect amir for not snarking on a bit of inexpensive electronics that has a *lot* of love rubbed into it.
here: love == software effort and display design

 

[Dennis_FL]

Probably need an on/off switch like this or does it auto-off?

 

[Daverz]

Preach Amirm!

Slim Devices had this figured out 15 years ago, someone just buy the IP! Logitech es el stinkadoodoo for shelving them.

You can put together a similar device with jivelite and squeezelite.

https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/developer-forums/squeezeos-software-platform/41911-jive-license-what-is-allowed-and-what-isn-t

There's a thread there somewhere on that forum with people showing off their DIY devices.

 

[pjn]

I am not sure I've figured out where you stand, @amirm
To some; this is centerfold material.
To others; this is a dopamine rush, through visual excitation.

To me; reading your post is about the most fun any VU meter has ever offered me!

Dopamine definitely - seriously useless, seriously fun and like Amir, takes me back to the days of my youth. I think I want one...

 

[Ralph_Cramden]

Dusted off the WiiM Mini, synch’d it to the WiiM Pro, both fixed volume. Does the job.

 

[Doodski]

Dusted off the WiiM Mini, synch’d it to the WiiM Pro, both fixed volume. Does the job.

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I would be having a epileptic fit if I was in front of those dancing meters... (j/k). They look nice.

 

[Ralph_Cramden]

I would be having a epileptic fit if I was in front of those dancing meters... (j/k). They look nice.

I remember now why I shelved this thing. It’s very bright, and there doesn’t appear to be any way to dim it.