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miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone

miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone

miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone
$ 141.00

Score By Feature

Based on 604 ratings
Accuracy
9.48
Easy to use
9.51
Value for money
9.51

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Product Description

Measurement microphone calibration for tuning a system's audio.
Each product must have a dedicated calibration file with sensitive monitors, such as an SPL (shipped linear algebra).
You can install Plug&Play driverless across Windows, Mac, Linux, and iDevices.
Ipad+cameraKit integration to work with all existing acoustic software platforms like Dirac Live, REW, and SSAart.
A small, lightweight tripod, a USB cable, and a windscreen set in a sturdy frame transport case.

Questions & Answers

Amazon/amazon resellers charge almost $25 more than Manufacturers on this item. It is $75, not $98. ?

The price today ( 2/9/22) was $137. (on a 7%) here there is a total of $146 after taxes. An additional $20 total of $104 is due to the manufacturer (with shipping to the US). Difference; Direction; t; difference; $42. Direct purchase from a company with 59 percent lower costs compared to wholesale. I hope this will assist, as there are other false claims here.

This mic includes calibration data as well as frequency domain information??

Only one or both will do, and it doesn't matter which one you get. In frequency domain, there is only one standard. In order for the Fourier Transform to achieve its desired results, a key called the exponential field, which runs on measured data, converts between frequency and time domain segments. It is a short answer. It just requires frequency domain.

Is the audio quality as good with the mp and audio adapter tionary apo, do i need anything else?

This method requires a laptop with at least a USB port that also accepts the HDMI signal. Not all laptops are capable of doing this.

Selected User Reviews For miniDSP UMIK-1 USB Measurement Calibrated Microphone

Warning: The more measurements you take, the more addictive they will be
5/5

Through the use of the free YET REW software, I have been able to measure the frequency response of my speakers and sub heads in my home theater. With the speaker I've already been able to see a great deal how much power my subwoofer used. Upon installing Windows 7, there was an instantaneous shutdown of the microphone, and an automatic calibration file was requested, which I realized there was on the manufacturer's website. This application (SVS) corrects some shocking overclocks between 70 and 85 Hz now, where I can use my sub
Note: There is a website that claims the mic measures only 20 volts, but I emailed the manufacturer, who told me the computer can do a little lower. I received calibration files that said a lower voltage was 10 volts. Awesome. All theaters should be capable of handling enough.

Colby McKay
Colby McKay
| Apr 08, 2021
Really, do they consider cannabis rated grated really? Despite getting a calibration file, it appears SPL has not correctly calibrated it to what it appears to have to be a calibration file but it's impossible to understand what SPL calibrated it to - By utilizing the REW software built into macOS, SPL meter readings are drastically lower than they can be if using an actual meter
3/5

This basically means that mics cannot be described as being "calibrated" without their sensitivity value as well.

Santos Livingston
Santos Livingston
| Feb 09, 2022
It's not as bad as expected
5/5

In 2008, I secured a computer that owned emotiva XMC. Eight months ago, I had just a few processing units. When it comes to tower 7, I have my SVS Ultra tower 7 among others. Both surround systems as well as an SMP4000 sub are equipped with this amplifier. Setting it up seems like a great idea. When using the emotiva mics with UMIKs they give variable results and results in the sub area, especially very light and sometimes very unpleasant. Instead, I decided to find a better-quality microphone, a BPM8000 from Behringer and the price was $55 rather than the UMIK 1@ $100. The ECM800 costs $55. 800 plus driver and phantom power costs $25; next the HDMI 8 total of $133. After some tweaking, a flat response was returned from the ecm8000 while it was too lean at the start, and was then reverted to normal settings thanks to changing the sub settings in Dirac. Right now, I was not impressed with Dirac. It would be worthwhile to send the rest of the extra sh#$t, including the microphone. I need an emotiva processors and higher ones, or get one that cost $2500. It needs to be fixed before I order anything else. Due to its being too sensitive, the emotiva mic sometimes needs to turn the sub to lean when playing dirac. I could probably get an ice cube and some fudge if I tweak my calibration too much. Now we see the UMIK! (University of Michigan English course). The first game involved new ball bearings. For the first calibration, adjustments were made to Dirac levels. Those are simply natural behavior for me. Playing some movies and listening to some music, but I also wanted to improve my game. After deleting my file on dirac for no apparent reason, I then ran it again using the umik. 2 nights later. It was the same result again. After considering changing that a minute time, I ended up giving Wow a quick look. In this sense, I found the world to be a marvelous array of sounds. In such a case, the subs need to be present in order for the mic to be reliable. At times, it picks up to 8 Hz. The sound of sound is very similar to a real movie theater now. Was there any thunder this day, and ate so many details to take ans and over all detail for what! By signing up for modssp, you can tune your home stereo, adjust your monitor volume, as well as select some guides. Considering their mics are merely bought, I think it is a nice touch.

Liliana Oliver
Liliana Oliver
| Apr 12, 2021
Real Estate Wireless Mic that works easily with REW receivers
5/5

The mic has a lamp in it that makes you know it's connected to the USB port. When they used the serial number to verify calibration, access to the data was simple on their site. This feature can be easily attached to Room Equalizer Wizard (REW) and loaded right into REW. With its long cable, about 15-feet long, the USB cable allows you to have a good range in the room. This microphone has metal construction, highlighting its high quality. Because there is no need to hold the mic in a clamps, it fits quite well within the holder. In addition to the threaded hole being a non standard size, it isn't going to fit the standard camera tripod since it comes in a narrow tube.

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William Cabrera
William Cabrera
| Feb 15, 2022
Devices that improve acoustics in rooms
5/5

This was done along with using the free Room EQ Wizard program. Since I have two subs on my stereo setup, I wanted to correct for sound problems as soon as the software started working, it became helpful to hear sound in my room after I had used the software. This helped me correct a room overboost at 55 hertz and showed me a better crossover point. It was a great day for me. I reviewed this product on Amazon under the heading "sheerness", an indication of "thick, fine, or translucent" nature. Thin and fine, therefore the product is 4/5 stars. If I had the chance to do it again, I would.

Hailey Hart
Hailey Hart
| Oct 16, 2021
With LESS NOISE, music goes better
5/5

Having researched how to optimize my stereo's frequencies, I found the microphone I am currently using. Afterward, I asked, "Why did you bother me so much?" My answer was, "Because I was young and attractive. . . ". If I had listened to all of the frequency responses and all of the frequencies that I couldn't hear because they were masked by household noise. Between HVAC systems and range hoods. HVAC systems, range hoods, refrigerators, refridgerators, computer fans, HVAC systems are pretty high in An example would be the type of web site that provides noise ratings. Even described what type of testing they do. One of the systems I reviewed was listed as a system they were trying. In my house, I had the "noisier" air as I observed. Considering how deeply submerged I am in all this noise, it's clear I need a microphone to better absorb it. This afternoon I will use an example of the dehumidifier. The REW (Room Equalization Wizard) software provided by this microphone was used to measure both units. Based on their placement notes, I was able to confirm that the numbers were the same as posted at the review website. In that way, I could move the microphone more to a location that was easily accessible. There was an overall RMS in this device that matched the review website but this microphone with REW would highlight how well a unit louder to me sounds in the frequencies where I most of my music and best ears function. This tool is an excellent way to ensure the house is free of unpleasant noises. As long as there are things like heating and ventilation fans and compressor noises, I will continue to use this tool. I can hook this up to my laptop through which I go to a store for a quiet refridgerator. I can then measure both the volume and quality of the incoming sound.

Andi Carey
Andi Carey
| Sep 26, 2021

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