Rta

[exalted512]

Just wondering if anyone had one and what you thought about it? Or if anyone has any suggestions on brands to go with or things to stay away from?
Thanks!
-Cody

[engtaz]

I have RTA12b's is that what your asking? I like them a lot. Nice full warm sounding. I would recommend them.

[Grimster74]

Or do you mean Real Time Analizer (sp)?

[Fireman32]

Also have the 12b's with the peerless tweeter. I highly recomend them.

[exalted512]

Or do you mean Real Time Analizer (sp)?

Thats what I was talking about, sorry for the confusion. Peerless does make good stuff, I have their 8" XLS :)
-Cody

[Josh]

Audiocontrol. Pricey but a quality meter.

[exalted512]

Yea, I was trying to keep it under a grand...
-Cody

[MacLeod]

I second the Audiocontrol piece. Excellent RTA.

They are on the high side but I know of a lot of people that have scrounged up used ones for $500'ish.

Pretty much any 1/3 octave RTA is going to be pretty steep tho.

[GV#27]

These can be had for a reasonable price and include graphic and parametric EQ which you may or may not want to experiment with..http://www.behringer.com/DSP8024/index.cfm?lang=eng

[exalted512]

I second the Audiocontrol piece. Excellent RTA.

They are on the high side but I know of a lot of people that have scrounged up used ones for $500'ish.

Pretty much any 1/3 octave RTA is going to be pretty steep tho.

Ive been looking all over the place for a used one and cant find any :(
-Cody

[exalted512]

Looks like I'm going to be going with one I can run through my laptop.

If anyone is interested, here it is:
http://www.trueaudio.com/catalog1.htm

The software itself ranges from $40 (1/3 octave) to $100 (1/24 octave)

Youll need a good SC. Unfortunately, I didnt opt to get one on my laptop because I didnt think I'd need it. I got a Refurbished SB Audigy NX2 for $60 shipped off ebay.

Mic-Behringer ECM8000 ~ $50
Mic preamp ~ $85

The 1/3 octave for $40 is about the same as your $7-800 RTAs, 1/24 is more along the lines of your $2000 RTAs. Now I doubt that this is as good as your stand alone units, but I keep hearing from different people that the software itself is every bit as good, its your mic or sound card that will be the limiting factor.
-Cody

[MacLeod]

Thats pretty damn cool! I dont have a laptop tho so it would be cheaper for me to buy a $1000 RTA! I really need to get a laptop.

Right now all Ive got is my trusty $20 Walmart SPL meter and a couple CD's with test tones on them.

[exalted512]

Yea, its about time you join the new millennium. On a side note, Ive got carpet back in...and the amp rack is back in...and power wire is ran...dun dun dun! The end is closer!
-Cody