Happy Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Anyone in Sydney from whom I can loan one? I have one already but I have a feeling there's something wrong with it. Would like to confirm if it's the mic or not. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGeek Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I got one you can borrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky500 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I had a small HP laptop DM1 and it ended up being the laptop that was causing weird readings with my umik-1. Is it possible it could be the PC you might be using too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I had a small HP laptop DM1 and it ended up being the laptop that was causing weird readings with my umik-1. Is it possible it could be the PC you might be using too? No idea....I use Apple. The issue is this. Somehow the graph showing after the in-room measurement from my listening seat with Dirac Live (using DDRC-22D) would show a massive decrease in dB from 10kHz. I thought either the drivers were somewhat faulty. But when I jacked up the problematic region in the miniDSP I could hear some unnatural HF peak/bump and noises, yet the graph remained the same after another measurement. I haven't captured the graph yet but the issue is similar to this thread: https://www.minidsp.com/forum/hardware-support/11834-umik-1-high-frequency-response-mit-25-db I've made an enquiry with miniDSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky500 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Mine was like this and showed a steep rise from 10kHz on. Another lappy did fix it for me. As you say another Umik mic would be a good test. Edited July 28, 2016 by rocky500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hmmm I guess I can borrow my bro's lappy first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Or maybe I can try uninstall and re-install the Dirac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGeek Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I also have a behringer ecm8000 if you want to compare. You will need an audio interface though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I also have a behringer ecm8000 if you want to compare. You will need an audio interface though Thanks. miniDSP asked for some graphs which will be provided. They also suggested that I try another cable with a shorter length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.reekie Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The issue is this. Somehow the graph showing after the in-room measurement from my listening seat with Dirac Live (using DDRC-22D) would show a massive decrease in dB from 10kHz. Do you have the mic oriented vertically or pointed at the speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Do you have the mic oriented vertically or pointed at the speakers? pointed at the speakers but a bit upper.....does it have to point at the speakers horizontally? like parallel to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 tried a 1m usb cable with chair setting and the graph remained the same. but i liked the chair setting better than the couch setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.reekie Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 pointed at the speakers but a bit upper.....does it have to point at the speakers horizontally? like parallel to the ground? Horizontally with the 0 degree calibration file, vertically with the 90 degree calibration file. You did load the calibration file into DLCT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Horizontally with the 0 degree calibration file, vertically with the 90 degree calibration file. You did load the calibration file into DLCT? Yes. Maybe I should try the strictly horizontal measuring this time. Since the tweeters and mid units are pointed downwards from the above normal tweeter level I thought it should be tilted upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 And this didn't fix the issue. Awaiting a response from minidsp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalheadz Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Sorry to revive an old thread, but has anyone in the Sydney region have a Umik I can borrow ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRG Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Happy, I happen to have a UMIK which I can bring over tomorrow when I pick up those LPs I'm buying from you. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldplayer Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Sorry to bump but also looking for one in Sydney Parramatta region. Will pay of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt9999 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Am bumping (again), south of Sydney, happy to pay rental, pick up and return. Many thanks, matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hi guys, I'm after a umik mic to borrow, can organise collection and return via Sendle so would only need it left at the front door for collection. Would need it for about 2 weeks max I reckon. Thought I would try here before purchasing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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