miniDSP, UMIK-2 USB Reference Measurement Microphone

Microphone has performed well so far. But was let down by the annoyance to setup, all because of a faulty usb cable that came with the product, adding unnecessary time troubleshooting what was the reason behind the issues and sourcing an appropriate remedy

Bought this mic to replace the mic that came with my EMotiva processor because I was getting some errors while trying to run the Dirac Live room correction, I would have gotten the regular UMIK mic but this one was available for faster shipping. The improvements over my EMotiva mic are huge! I usually have to make more corrections to the room correction results but with this mic the changes are minimal, the default results were actually really good as they were and sounds great but I still made just a few tweaks to the sub channels and the highs to give the end sound results a bit more sparkle and boom. This mic has great build quality but is a bit expensive and you might be ok with the regular UMIK1 and get the same results I believe. I am very impressed on how easy it is to use and integrate with my processor. I might get the mini DSP one day to EQ my subs if I think it’s worth it but for now the Dirac Live program has great results that I don’t think I can make much more improvements to.

Works great with my Mac Mini 4 and Dirac Live for a Marantz AV10. It did not work well with an Asus Windows PC. Not sure why.

My miniDSP UMIK‑2 USB Reference Measurement Microphone arrived earlier than expected, and it’s already proving to be a solid investment. The calibration file (.txt) is conveniently downloadable from the official miniDSP website, ensuring precise and reliable measurements. When paired with REW (Room EQ Wizard), it becomes a powerful tool for acoustic analysis and system tuning. And with the perfect combination alongside my Bruel & Kjaer analyzer, I now have a comprehensive, professional-grade workflow for accurate sound measurement and compliance validation. Truly impressed with the quality and the speedy delivery!

Even though I ended up not needing it for my Samsung Q990D (the soundbar's own calibration was more than enough), I still tested the miniDSP UMIK-2 out of curiosity...and wow, this thing is dialed in. Setup was instant with the USB connection, and the calibration file made measurements super accurate. I used it with REW and found it to be incredibly consistent and reliable across the frequency range. Build quality is solid, the included tripod is handy, and the whole experience just screams "professional-grade." If you're into room correction, EQ tuning, or just like seeing your sound system’s performance visualized, this mic is a no-brainer.