I know REW can be upgraded to work with multiple analogue mics via an ASIO enabled audio interface. I am interested in using REW with 15 mics on stands such that I can obtain 15 measurements simultaneously from a single REW sweep.
If one uses an Apple laptop, is ASIO required?
After some research I have found the following 16 channel audio interfaces that may work well:-
1. The Behringer XR18 - This seems to have an ASIO based driver but reviews mention the fact that that the in-built WiFi is not effective and the interface is dated and not that nice. Not sure if it has phantom power on the mic interfaces.
2. Allen & Heath CQ-20B - This seems to be a really nice audio interface with great software and a nice interface. Not sure if it has phantom power on the mic interfaces.
Please Note: I don't need any extra features, all I need is a simple interface that lets me use at least 15 analogue mics with REW with the ability to adjust the levels of each mic.
Would anyone know of any other brands or Chinese brands that are cost effective. It's important that it works flawlessly with REW. I do appreciate a nice interface if it is controlled from an app.
Any suggestions for reasonably priced condenser mics? I do like the UMIK-1 but from what I understand, REW does not support multiple USB mics. Hence, I am looking at analogue condenser mics that come with a 90-degree calibration file and are as good as the UMIK-1 or 2, especially for measurements below the transition frequency although good full bandwidth measurements are always useful. The MM1 by Beyerdynamics is far too expensive and the EMM-6 by Dayton Audio is questionable although they may have resolved all the issues pertaining to reliability and calibration file anomalies.
In a nutshell, I'm using an Apple laptop and need a 16 channel audio interface with phantom power for 15 analogue mics - in the most cost effective manner possible without necessarily compromising quality.
Any input from fellow members and those that have technical insight will be appreciated.
If one uses an Apple laptop, is ASIO required?
After some research I have found the following 16 channel audio interfaces that may work well:-
1. The Behringer XR18 - This seems to have an ASIO based driver but reviews mention the fact that that the in-built WiFi is not effective and the interface is dated and not that nice. Not sure if it has phantom power on the mic interfaces.
2. Allen & Heath CQ-20B - This seems to be a really nice audio interface with great software and a nice interface. Not sure if it has phantom power on the mic interfaces.
Please Note: I don't need any extra features, all I need is a simple interface that lets me use at least 15 analogue mics with REW with the ability to adjust the levels of each mic.
Would anyone know of any other brands or Chinese brands that are cost effective. It's important that it works flawlessly with REW. I do appreciate a nice interface if it is controlled from an app.
Any suggestions for reasonably priced condenser mics? I do like the UMIK-1 but from what I understand, REW does not support multiple USB mics. Hence, I am looking at analogue condenser mics that come with a 90-degree calibration file and are as good as the UMIK-1 or 2, especially for measurements below the transition frequency although good full bandwidth measurements are always useful. The MM1 by Beyerdynamics is far too expensive and the EMM-6 by Dayton Audio is questionable although they may have resolved all the issues pertaining to reliability and calibration file anomalies.
In a nutshell, I'm using an Apple laptop and need a 16 channel audio interface with phantom power for 15 analogue mics - in the most cost effective manner possible without necessarily compromising quality.
Any input from fellow members and those that have technical insight will be appreciated.
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