Start with your setup
Check whether an individual calibration file is supplied and which orientation it describes. Use consistent levels and positions during room measurements. Absolute SPL requires a calibrated chain, not merely a microphone marked measurement.
Choose for the session
Build a shortlist from the checks below, then compare the exact model manuals. An uncalibrated measurement chain should not be treated as an exposure meter. Keep the source, monitoring path, and room consistent when comparing options. The broader microphones guide explains how this category fits the rest of the studio.
Before you buy
- Individual calibration file
- Supported measurement software
- Orientation and level calibration
Put it into practice
Further reading
Open the manufacturer reference ↗
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