Worthwhile budget measurement microphones for REW?

[Samazar]

Just realised that Cross Spectrum provides the 90 degree cal files which is what I need.

 

[Samazar]

Absolutely. Here's a Comparison graph someone posted on another Forum a number of years ago.

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Regards,
Wayne

That is good to know, thanks Wayne.

 

[Samazar]

Just came to learn, CSL no longer calibrates or sells Dayton EMM-6 mics.

 

[ManCaveAudio]

Is it possible to use REW exclusive (excel) JAVA drivers to measure multi-channel (7.1) in REW using the XLR Mic + Audio Interface loopback function?

 

[androx]

Frankly I feel very dumb about what to expect from a better measurement microphone. My stereo is mid-fi, better than entry level. I have great imaging and soundstage.
I am using REW with a cheapest Dayton USB measurement mic the simplest way - run a sweep, make EQ, export EQ as convolution filter, that's it.
I really like the result, playing with REW made convolution filter is far superior to just plain Wasapi output, great project - thank you, it makes my life better!

My question is - will I get audibly better results from a better mic? Then, assuming a decent USB mic is about the same price compared to XLR one with audio interface (+/- few $) - do I benefit from getting an XLR mic and all its phantom powers, assuming my goal is just to build a better convolution filter? Please tell me like I'm 5.