The UMIK-1 is an omni-directional USB measurement microphone providing Plug & Play acoustic measurement. From speaker & room acoustic measurement to recording, this microphone provides low noise and accurate results you can rely on. Forget about driver installation, OS compatibility and un-calibrated mics. The Umik-1 is a USB Audio class 1 device automatically recognized by all Operating Systems (Windows/Mac) and Ipad with Camera Connection Kit . It is provided with a unique calibration file based on the serial number to insure an accurate measurement. Combined with our recommended acoustic measurement software, it is the perfect match for a plug&play measurement system.
With the miniDSP UMIK-1, you have an easy way to get started with acoustic measurement: to optimize and equalize your subwoofer, to correct for room effects, or even to design your own loudspeakers! In this application note, we'll show you how to get up and running with the UMIK-1.
After getting used to the basics of in-room measurement with the app note UMIK-1 setup with REW , you may want to perform some more advanced measurements. In this app note, we will explain some techniques that will help with your active loudspeaker design. We will assume that you're already up and running with the UMIK-1 and REW.
In this application note, we will show you some basic acoustic analysis techniques that you can apply to measurements of your listening room made with the UMIK-1 and Room EQ Wizard (REW).
Capsule Type & Polar pattern | 6mm electret, Omni-Directional |
Frequency response |
20 Hz - 20kHz |
USB Audio Class |
USB Audio class 1.0 Driverless interface for Windows, Mac & Linux |
Connector | miniUSB connector (v1 / Before Jan 2021) USB Type C connector (v2 / After Jan 2021) |
Calibration File |
Unique microphone calibration .txt file referenced to the Serial Number Includes on axisFrequency Amplitude / Sensitivity drift |
Resolution & Sample rate |
24bit ADC @ 48kHz |
Max SPL for 1 % TDH @ 1kHz | 133 dB SPL @OdB gain setting |
Output noise level at max IGPA |
-74dBFS |
Weight | 120gm for microphone, 600gm complete kit with accessories |
Power | USB Powered (5V) - Blue LED indicates unit under Power |
Clamp thread size | 3/8"-16 |
Win/Mac Compatible | ✔ |