Actually when I checked again after opening a browser to post this note, latencymon reports I do have issues so perhaps when REW is running the performance isn't adequate. I've adjusted the power settings that latencymon suggested so maybe my PC just isn't up to the task.
I installed it, shut down all unnecessary processes and ran latencymon and the conclusion/report is my system is suitable for real-time audio. Sweep tone is still full of static/popping noises.
Thanks for the assist. The help files said to set to 16 rather than 24 bit. I did install Realtek ASIO drivers but dont know which input / output to pick (1 or 2) - both screen shots attached. Thanks again.
I've read the help files, set the PC card to 16 bit and determined that the popping/distortion is only present when the MINIDSP USB mic is plugged in. I've adjusted every setting I can find and I am not sure what else to check.
Hi all, first post. I'm having the same issue using a Win 10 Pro PC and MiniDSP mic. I tried calibrating the sound card using the EXCL option and I cannot get the input anywhere near the default output set at -12 even with trhe PC at 100% and the amp cranked - getting dangerous at this point...