I am basically just measuring from my mix position.
I have:
2) Rokit KRK RP5's
1)Rokit KRK RP10S Sub
The RP5's are connected to the back of the RP10S Sub via XLR to take advantage of the internal
80Hz hipass filter network in the sub.
Another thing:
I see that the XENYX 802 mixer is recommended as the preamp to use for the ECM8000.
But I could just use my Emu1820M mic input right?
But here is the thing. My Emu1820M phantom power supply went out a while back, so I had do purchase an external phantom
power supply(ART Phantom II Dual Phantom Power Supply). So I run my mics through the external phantom power supply, into the mic input
for use of the preamp. Not sure how that would effect measurements.
Photo of Emu1820M and External Phantom Power Supply
Photo of External Power Supply
Notice the 2) 9Volt batteries. Well, I have yet to find a 600mA AC power supply that doesn't induce noise.
The DC 9Volt power supply is a better choice anyway, more constant.
Oh and a bit of information about Emu 1820M and other similar audio interfaces mic inputs on the front of the AudioDock.
The input into the microphone preamp on the front of the Audiodock allows you to use either(from the same input):
XLR connection for "Mic Level" input(+20dB to +55dB Gain)
1/4" "Line Level" input(-10dB to +25dB Gain)
From the manual:
Link to Manual/Goto Page 20
The front panel mono Mic/Line inputs A & B can be used as balanced microphone
inputs, hi-Z guitar pickup inputs, or line level inputs. The Neutrik combination jack
accepts microphones using a standard XLR connector or line level/hi-Z inputs using a
1/4 inch TRS/TS connector.
So Im guessing if I had the ECM8000, connected to my external ART Phantom Power Source,
then from the phantom power source, using a short XLR to 1/4" TRS cable coming from my external Phantom Power source to the
line level input on the front of the Emu1820M. Then that would be just fine. Because Im not tapping into the "Mic Level" preamp, as shown in
the Emu1820M manual.