Earthworks M23R measuring mic

[sebna]

Hi All,

Please excuse some novice questions to follow:

1. Would I be right that M23R will work with REW?
2. Would I be right that I will be able to import it's ECF file to REW?
3. As it is XLR mic - what other gear I would need to interface it to a laptop / PC (I assume mic amp, but anything else)?
4. Could you recommend me some extra gear that I would need to make it work that would not hinder mic's performance but also would not break the bank?

MIC in question: https://earthworksaudio.com/measurement-microphones/m23r/

Thanks

 

[JStewart]

1. Would I be right that M23R will work with REW?

Yes.

2. Would I be right that I will be able to import its ECF file to REW?

Is ECF the mic calibration file? If so, yes.

3. As it is XLR mic - what other gear I would need to interface it to a laptop / PC (I assume mic amp, but anything else)?

A two channel audio interface for loopback timing reference and that will also provide phantom power to the mic, such as this one:

Scarlett 2i2

The original studio-quality 2-in, 2-out interface, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, has been remastered for the artist.

us.focusrite.com

4. Could you recommend me some extra gear that I would need to make it work that would not hinder mic's performance but also would not break the bank?

Nothing else you need, other than cables, to get the audio interface going. A mic stand is also essential for measuring.