Galaxy CM-140 questions

[JimP]

I'm considering the Galaxy mic as an upgrade from using an ECM8000 and mixer.

From what I've read, it sounds like I can connect the CM-140 directly into my sound card using a 3.5 mono plug. I will not need a mixer/phantom power supply/preamp with the CM-140....is that correct?

Since it furnishes its own power, does the 9 volt battery last a while (a few months) or is it a problem due to constant replacing? I understand this depends heavily on how much its used. As a hobbies who goes in burst with this calibration thing, I don't want to be replacing batteries each time I pull it out.

Does the CM-140 have a slot for a tripod screw for mounting?

Are the available calibration files from this site close enough or do these mics vary enough where they require to be sent off for an individual calibration.

Thanks in advance

[tonyvdb]

JimP wrote:

I'm considering the Galaxy mic as an upgrade from using an ECM8000 and mixer.

I would not consider it an upgrade however it is a good meter and does eliminate all the connection issues.

From what I've read, it sounds like I can connect the CM-140 directly into my sound card using a 3.5 mono plug. I will not need a mixer/phantom power supply/preamp with the CM-140....is that correct?

Yes that is right.

Since it furnishes its own power, does the 9 volt battery last a while (a few months) or is it a problem due to constant replacing? I understand this depends heavily on how much its used. As a hobbies who goes in burst with this calibration thing, I don't want to be replacing batteries each time I pull it out.

Ive had my same rechargeable 9v battery in the 140 for over 6 months and it still works fine.

Does the CM-140 have a slot for a tripod screw for mounting?

Yes

Are the available calibration files from this site close enough or do these mics vary enough where they require to be sent off for an individual calibration.

as long as your not rough on the 140 you should have no need to do any calibrations to it at all.

[zero the hero]

is it really only good to 31.5hz?

[tonyvdb]

No, once you use the calibration file with REW is goes much lower. Even without it is still usable to about 20Hz