Detail 01
Reference measurement mic
Tuned to be flat rather than flattering. It reports what the room is doing, not what sounds good.
Product detailSKU #1273887997595
dbxRTA-M Reference Microphone for DriveRack PA
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Flat measurement microphone built to feed dbx DriveRack auto-EQ. Buy it to tune a PA, not to record with.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running a DriveRack PA auto-EQ pass in a new room
- Re-tuning a house system after speaker or seating changes
- Techs who tune several rooms and want repeatable measurements
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording vocals or instruments — flat by design, unflattering
- Anyone with no analyzer or auto-EQ to feed
- Live vocal use on a loud stage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Condenser element
Needs phantom power. The DriveRack mic input supplies it, and so does almost any mixer channel.
Detail 03
Built around DriveRack PA
The DriveRack's auto-EQ math assumes this mic's response, so the correction curve it calculates lands closer to right.
Detail 04
Standard mic cable connection
Nothing proprietary about the hookup — it also feeds RTA software through any interface that supplies phantom.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Get a long mic cable — you measure from the listening position, not the stage
- 02Plan on a mic stand at roughly ear height
- 03It only helps if your processor or software can act on the measurement
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it only work with a DriveRack?
No. It works with any RTA or measurement software through a phantom-powered input. It's designed around the DriveRack PA's auto-EQ routine specifically.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes, it's a condenser. The DriveRack's measurement input supplies phantom, as does a standard mixer channel or audio interface.
03Can I sing or record with it?
You can, but it's built flat for measurement rather than voiced to flatter a source. A dedicated vocal or studio mic will sound better.
04Where do I put it when tuning?
At the main listening position, at roughly ear height, pointed toward the speakers and kept away from walls, tables and other reflective surfaces.
