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dbx RTA-M Reference Microphone

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 16 reviews
dbx RTA-M Reference Microphone
Key Features
  • Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
  • Back Electret Condenser Element
  • Requires 9 to 52 VDC Phantom Power
The RTA-M Reference Microphone from dbx is an omnidirectional mic designed for use with dbx DriveRack series real-time analyzers (sold separately) to provide an acoustic picture of a room. It can be used to capture audio and fine-tune your sound system performance to match the response characteristics of the room for live sound and recording applications. In addition, the RTA-M is built with a metal housing, requires phantom power (9 to 52 VDC), and includes a mic clip along with a hardcover case.
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dbx RTA-M Overview

The RTA-M Reference Microphone from dbx is an omnidirectional mic designed for use with dbx DriveRack series real-time analyzers (sold separately) to provide an acoustic picture of a room. It can be used to capture audio and fine-tune your sound system performance to match the response characteristics of the room for live sound and recording applications. In addition, the RTA-M is built with a metal housing, requires phantom power (9 to 52 VDC), and includes a mic clip along with a hardcover case.

Flat frequency response
Omnidirectional polar pattern
Designed for the DriveRack series
Accurate "pinking" / real-time analysis of your audio
It runs on phantom power (supplied by the DriveRack units) and comes with a clip and case
UPC: 691991400421

dbx RTA-M Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Handheld
Element Type
1 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Microphone
Form Factor
Handheld
Intended Sound Sources
Room Ambiance
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
1 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
High-Pass Filter
None
Tone Adjustment
None
Gain Adjustment
None
Indicators
None
On-Board Controls
None
Windscreen
None
Performance
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Impedance
250 Ohms ± 30% at 1 kHz
Sensitivity
-63 dB (1 kHz, Open Circuit Voltage)
Connectivity
Headphone Connector
None
Power
Operating Voltage
9 to 52 V
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (with Included Hardware)
Mounting Thread Size
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Included Case
Hard Case
Included Filters
None
Dimensions
ø: 0.4 x L: 5.7" / ø: 10 x L: 145 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.535 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.1 x 7 x 3.5"

dbx RTA-M Reviews

What the doctor ordered

By K
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-10

Thanks for the excellence in customer service when visiting your NYC store, so far Im satisfied with my purchase of the the Dax RTA mic

Great pair with the Drive Rack

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-02-11

Works great, high quality unit. The rugged case which included protects the mic. I highly recommend this.

It's ok

By Gusto
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2018-04-09

This is my second one. The first one developed broad 12 db spike around 12k� so maybe it's not as roadworthy as it needs to be. Otherwise it has been fine for live use with SMAART.

Does the job

By Robert Smith
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-04-08

Does the job well

The Best microphone I ever had

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-06-07

Wow This an Amazing Microphone

Nice!

By Will Wooley -Sound Engineer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-04-25

I like these mics. I bought one for my DriveRack PA+ and was very satisfied with it's performance. I've since bought another to use with my iPad.

Great Reference Mic

By Balter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-25

DBX PA 2 is an awesome device this makes if function as intended.. The sound is awesome!

wonderful addition to a DBX

By phillip
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-22

wonderful addition to a DBX

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