[JimP]

Last week, I got the SVS equalizer and was surprised as to the difference between what the predicted response with the equalizer sofware was compared to what I'm getting with REW.

This got me thinking about my REW setup. You know that we calibrate the sound card within REW. We also use calibration files for our microphones. But what about the preamp mixer?? how does that influence the test results? Unless I missed something, there is no way of knowing the influence of this device.

I use the Behringer XENYX 802 Mic Preamp. It has all kinds of adjustments for the manipulation of highs mids and lows. They're on reostats and we know how those can break down.

Is this really an area of concern?

I've been thinking about getting the Galaxy CM-140 microphone primarily to help eliminate the clutter. Now I'm thinking it might would have the added benefit of having a calibration file that take into consideration the preamp function.

 

[JimP]

Hi Wayne..THANKS for responding.

Its been quite a while since I did my original sound card calibration. I could have sworn the mixer wasn't in the loop, but I may very well be wrong. I'll go back and try to retrace my steps.

As for sound cards with built in mic preamp and phantom power...can you make a recommendation. I'm currently using a Soundblaster live 24bit external USB. I'd prefer to stay USB as I'm using a laptop for this application.

 

[JimP]

I'd rather have one that just works without any need to contact tech support.

I'm leaning more toward that galaxy mic and keep using my soundblaster external usb sound card.

My current issue is finding that xlr to rca adapter so I can at least run a new sound card correction file that includes my preamp/mixer in the signal chain. Its very aggrevating to know that you have it somewhere and just can't find it.