Specifications

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XLR cables don’t exude quality, like you might find with costlier standalone products, but each piece is quite
functional. The same goes for the microphone. It looks similar to most of the omnidirectional measurement mics on
the market, but is a little smaller and lighter than my Dayton audio EMM-6, one of the more popular entry level mics
for sale. The connection box, on the other hand, has a solid aluminum enclosure that reminds me of professional
gear. Overall, I have no complaints with the included parts. They work very well; it’s as simple as that.
Microphone External soundcard
Actually connecting the system is refreshingly simple. The connection box is the heart. It sports an XLR output to
send test signals to your receiver, XLR input for the microphone, and a non-detachable USB cable for your
computer. This setup allow you to bypass the likely less than spectacular soundcard built into your computer,
which is a big win for XTZ Sound, since non-linear soundcards are a major obstacle to achieving accurate results.
Once the software is installed and the physical connections made, you are ready to take some measurements.
Software Breakdown
The software is split into four major sections, labeled: SPL Meter, Room Analyzer, RTA, and Full Range. It can also
switch between standard and advanced operation modes. In advanced mode a host of extra configuration options
are available, such as selecting what octave smoothing to apply. Unlike with some other measurement software I
have used in the past, XTZ Sound’s Room Analyzer II Pro was rock solid in terms of stability. It never crashed on
me and the connection box never experienced any driver issues.