Measurement microphone
miniDSP UMIK-1
The widespread USB measurement microphone with calibration file; the REW developer names it as the simplest configuration together with his software.
Key data
Link to section “Key data”Specifications from the cited source. Anything missing there is shown here as “not available”.
- Connection
- USB-C
- Frequency range
- 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz ±1 dB Manufacturer
- Sensitivity
- not available
- Maximum SPL
- 133 dB 1 % THD · 1 kHz · 0 dB analogue gain Manufacturer
- Self-noise
- not available
- Polar pattern
- Omnidirectional
- Powering
- powered via the connection
- Calibration
- Calibration file per unit Calibration file per serial number, with curves for 0 degree and 90 degree angles of incidence. According to the manufacturer, the ±1 dB frequency response applies with the calibration file loaded.
- Standard
- not available
24 bit ADC at 48 kHz, USB Audio Class 1.0 – according to the manufacturer usable without drivers on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Why “Entry level”?
Link to section “Why “Entry level”?”USB measurement microphone without a stated standard, but with an individual calibration file per serial number; the manufacturer gives the frequency response, resolution and maximum SPL in the datasheet.
Included according to the source
Link to section “Included according to the source”- Cardboard carrying box
- USB cable, 2 m
- Mini tripod
- Microphone clip
- Windscreen
According to the manufacturer, the connector has been USB-C (version 2) since January 2021, Mini-USB before that.
Sources
Link to section “Sources”-
Tier A · primary source
UMIK-1 Technical specifications (Product Brief)
miniDSP Ltd · accessed on 27 September 2026
The product page itself blocks automated retrieval; the Product Brief gives the same data.
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Tier A · primary source
REW – Room EQ Wizard Room Acoustics Software
John Mulcahy · · 25 July 2024 · accessed on 27 September 2026
The developer’s website. The current version and system requirements are on the home page.