For frequency analysis: SP-B3 (omni mode) or Nady CM-100 ?

[aznwonderboy]

I want to get a graph of frequency response from my room and monitors. CoolCat suggested using Nady CM100 reference mic. I did some searches and another similar mic is Behringer ECM8000 (which is suspected to be the same one as the Nady with a higher price tag.) Both mics are omnidirectional, which is the essential feature for referencing.

I have a Studio Projects B3 that can do omnidirection. Do you think I can use this, or should I go ahead and buy the Nady?

 

[scrubs]

The smaller diaphragm omnis tend to have a much more flat frequency response, which is what you're looking for in a measurement mic. A large diaphragm in omni will not be nearly as accurate.

 

[aznwonderboy]

Thanks! A definite answer! I appreciate it alot.

 

[noisedude]

The Behringer ECM8000 also has a lot of real-world practical uses too, dunno about the Nady, but Harvey has discussed using the Behringer for drum overheads amongst other things.

Again, I don't know about the Nady, but self-noise might also be a factor to consider with the Behringer - it seems variable between mics.

Scrubs - Ballitude wasn't really supposed to be a real word you know!

Nik

 

[scrubs]

The Behringer ECM8000 also has a lot of real-world practical uses too, dunno about the Nady, but Harvey has discussed using the Behringer for drum overheads amongst other things.

Again, I don't know about the Nady, but self-noise might also be a factor to consider with the Behringer - it seems variable between mics.

Scrubs - Ballitude wasn't really supposed to be a real word you know!

Nik

Yeah, but if you google it, it appears to be catching on.

And I'll second the ECM8000. Used it last night on nylon string guitar and it sounded very nice (despite having not changed the strings on that guitar in over 2 years).

 

[Harvey Gerst]

When you're measuring frequency response of speakers or a room, microphone self-noise is not a factor. You're not interested in the noise, only the frequency response. The ECM8000 or the Nady CM100 will both work fine.

 

[noisedude]

I was thinking more in terms of getting some dual-purpose value for money out of the purcahse .. but yes, you're right of course!

 

[Harvey Gerst]

The high self noise isn't a problem when you're recording loud stuff. I use the ECM8000's for tambourine, congas, guitar amps, flute, sax, acoustic guitars, and drum overheads - anywhere I want a really accurate picture of what's going on..