Re: Cross-Spectrum Microphone Calibration Service
Hi Herb,
I've built some mics before, including an ambisonic tetrahedral mic, and used a B&K reference mic to manage the calibration. But I would not mind my own for my home DRC work... I'm sure I'm not alone in wondering what you would recommend in various price ranges for a cheap or inexpensive reference mic.
The reason I'm asking is because the ECM8000 is not all that good (eg the bass roll off, which is not in the original Panasonic WM51a capsules, so is possibly in their preamp), even for the price - I believe the similar NADY is better and I've seen home made units which are better. Whatever mic is used will still need calibration, but using a better (flatter / quieter) mic to start with is usually a good idea.
Many thanks for your input, it is much appreciated.
BK
Hi Herb,
I've built some mics before, including an ambisonic tetrahedral mic, and used a B&K reference mic to manage the calibration. But I would not mind my own for my home DRC work... I'm sure I'm not alone in wondering what you would recommend in various price ranges for a cheap or inexpensive reference mic.
The reason I'm asking is because the ECM8000 is not all that good (eg the bass roll off, which is not in the original Panasonic WM51a capsules, so is possibly in their preamp), even for the price - I believe the similar NADY is better and I've seen home made units which are better. Whatever mic is used will still need calibration, but using a better (flatter / quieter) mic to start with is usually a good idea.
Many thanks for your input, it is much appreciated.
BK