Minidsp-Compatible calibration mics

[scipath]

I am planning to buy minidsp 2x4 hd from the official website or amazon, for bass management and room eq purposes. For room eq, i need a calibration mic. The umik 1 would be expensive, with the customs and everything, so I am looking up alternatives. I found the following

Behringer ECM8000 Condenser Ultra-Linear Measurement Condenser Microphone: Amazon.in: Musical Instruments

Behringer ECM8000 Condenser Ultra-Linear Measurement Condenser Microphone: Amazon.in: Musical Instruments

www.amazon.in

Seems to be very inexpensive. Would it work with minidsp? Do i need something else to make it work that is going to add to the expense? Are there any other good (and cheap) calibration mics out there? Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks.

 

[liverpool_for_life]

Would it work with minidsp?

You need a mic that works with REW (Room EQ Wizard), assuming that's the route you're going for measurements.

 

[scipath]

You need a mic that works with REW (Room EQ Wizard), assuming that's the route you're going for measurements.

I see. I looked that up. I need a USB mic, apparently. Any suggestions for good ones, other than the umik 1 ?

 

[MaSh]

I am sure you must have gone through this article on REW. It has a couple of suggestions for mics. However, I would suggest you try and get the Umik mic. It makes the calibration an easier process. REW works well with Umik.

Some have even used a Dayton mic such as the https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-EMM-6-Measurement-Microphone/dp/B002KI8X40

MaSh

 

[sud98]

I thought the UMIK is the cheapest option. Any USB mic with a known callibration file is fine. Read the REW support site in AVNirvana if you have doubts.

 

[scipath]

I thought the UMIK is the cheapest option. Any USB mic with a known callibration file is fine. Read the REW support site in AVNirvana if you have doubts.

It is cheap if you just convert the currency. It costs 75 dollars which is like Rs 5000. On Amazon it is on sale for almost Rs 20000, which is daylight robbery. I saw some other calibration mics on Amazon, like the behringer one, for less than half the price, but unfortunately they aren't USB mics.

 

[sud98]

It is cheap if you just convert the currency. It costs 75 dollars which is like Rs 5000. On Amazon it is on sale for almost Rs 20000, which is daylight robbery. I saw some other calibration mics on Amazon, like the behringer one, for less than half the price, but unfortunately they aren't USB mics.

Why dont you ship it directly from the minidsp website?

 

[liverpool_for_life]

Why dont you ship it directly from the minidsp website?

You’ll pay for shipping by Fedex ($50) and pay ~40% customs on (cost + shipping). Should still be comfortably cheaper than 20K INR, though.

 

[MaSh]

Why not check with a member in your city. Maybe you can borrow it for a day

MaSh

 

[scipath]

Thanks. The day after I posted here, it became mysteriously available for amazon for 10k. Purchased immediately.

 

[liverpool_for_life]

Thanks. The day after I posted here, it became mysteriously available for amazon for 10k. Purchased immediately.

IMO, the first step to better sound is measurements of where you're at currently. Enjoy!

 

[devdutta]

It is now available 11k+ on amazon

 

[scipath]

It is now available 11k+ on amazon

Yes, purchased one.

 

[devdutta]

Share your calibration result. How is sub's response after calibration.

 

[scipath]

Share your calibration result. How is sub's response after calibration.

Will do soon. Mic just arrived. Thanks for the suggestion.