[Carlman]

I'm building an audio pc mainly as a source and I thought it might be a good idea to make it a Real Time Analyzer as well.  I would also think this would be great for laptops, (used as a mobile thing to help others in their room).  Maybe this is all old hat but it just came to me.

I know NOTHING about how to do this, only that I want to.  I thought others might be interested in the same thing so, I was hoping some people could list software, mic's, or tips on how to do set up a pc-based RTA.

Many thanks for advice!

[MaxCast]

Mike posted this link a while back.  Don't know how to use it, but like he said, "the price is right."
http://www.dazyweblabs.com/shannonsoft/page3.html

Whenever I get a laptop I will be doing something along these lines as well.  Good post.

[Carlman]

Thanks, Max...
I just noticed 'proudx' mentioned TrueRTA, in the 8th Nerve Circle.
Also well-priced...
http://www.trueaudio.com/index.htm

What kind of mic do you need for this?  Will it depend on your sound card?  Anyone hooked up a setup with a PC?

[Shamrock Audio]

Hi Carlman,

This is probably more than what you're looking for, but it's the best one I know of.

http://www.linearx.com/products/analyzers/pcRTA/pcRTA_01.htm

[Ethan Winer]

Carl,

> was hoping some people could list software, mic's, or tips on how to do set up a pc-based RTA. <

I use ETF and it's great. $150 from http://www.acoustisoft.com.

--Ethan

[zybar]

I also use ETF (Ethan was actauuly the one who showed me it).

Good product, but could use a little better documentation (although nowhere near as bad as the Behringer docs).

George

[srclose]

I'm one of those others that this topic benefits.  Glad you brought it up.  I'm just starting an audio server project that I hope to have completed by the end of summer.  Motherboard and cooling fans so far.  No doubt that RTA could be a real help.