Phonic Paa3 Handheld Rta

[bobonit 5]

When I get my system together, I'd like to have some valuable time with an RTA to get the EQ (PXA-H701) setup right. Has anyone tried using this? Phonic PAA3 Handheld RTA Its not for setting up a competition vehicle or anything, but I'd like to know if it is good enough for me to get my eq flat with pink noise and I'll adjust by ear from there. Your thoughts?

[johnecon2001 82]

ehh it'll do in a pinch. It's a little limited on what it can display on it's lcd since it's so small. I much prefer SMAART Live on a laptop over that thing.

[Duran 387]

I recommend True RTA on a laptop over that.

[bobonit 5]

Cool, I'll check both of those out.

Thanks, Bob.

[bobonit 5]

ehh it'll do in a pinch. It's a little limited on what it can display on it's lcd since it's so small. I much prefer SMAART Live on a laptop over that thing.

Ok, now that program is bad ass !!! Just with the built in laptop mic it works. Now, is there a better mic I should get?

[johnecon2001 82]

ehh it'll do in a pinch. It's a little limited on what it can display on it's lcd since it's so small. I much prefer SMAART Live on a laptop over that thing.

Ok, now that program is bad ass !!! Just with the built in laptop mic it works. Now, is there a better mic I should get?

There are a few high end options. But for a good cheap mic, the Behringer ECM8000 is around $50 on ebay. I've used it quite a few times to tune professional sound systems.

You'll need a USB audio interface as well. M-Audio makes a couple of cheap boxes.

[Adrian_D 520]

ehh it'll do in a pinch. It's a little limited on what it can display on it's lcd since it's so small. I much prefer SMAART Live on a laptop over that thing.

Ok, now that program is bad ass !!! Just with the built in laptop mic it works. Now, is there a better mic I should get?

I've seen the Behringer ECM8000 used a lot with the TrueRTA. You can also find calibration files for it.

I've played with the Phonic paa3...but it was only for 5 minutes. Looks like a pretty cool device but you are limited because of the display resolution.

[bobonit 5]

ehh it'll do in a pinch. It's a little limited on what it can display on it's lcd since it's so small. I much prefer SMAART Live on a laptop over that thing.

Ok, now that program is bad ass !!! Just with the built in laptop mic it works. Now, is there a better mic I should get?

There are a few high end options. But for a good cheap mic, the Behringer ECM8000 is around $50 on ebay. I've used it quite a few times to tune professional sound systems.

You'll need a USB audio interface as well. M-Audio makes a couple of cheap boxes.

I found the ECM8000 on Amazon for $50 bucks, and I also found this: MXL USB Mic Mate - USB Preamp

Do you think that will suffice with the Behringer ECM8000?

[johnecon2001 82]

Should me more than ok.