Location – Alison House Music Store
Participants – Xinyi Qian，Roulin Liu
Microphone and TouchDesigner Troubleshooting
Equipment
Microphones:
Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic
DPA 4061 Lavalier Mic
Audio Interface:
RME FireFace UCX
Software:
TouchDesigner
RME FireFace UCX Driver
Process of Development
Issue Identification
On Tuesday, we attempted to connect the Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic to the computer, but it failed to capture audio.
It was unclear whether the issue was due to hardware failure, software incompatibility, or another technical limitation.
Equipment Borrowing & Alternative Testing
Xinyi re-borrowed the Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic for further testing.
Additionally, we borrowed the DPA 4061 Lavalier Mic, as research suggested it offers superior audio quality.
Connection Issue with DPA 4061
The DPA 4061 uses an XLR adapter, which cannot be directly connected to a computer.
To resolve this, we borrowed the RME FireFace UCX audio interface.
Setup & Software Installation
With the help of the Music Store staff, we successfully connected the microphones to the computer using the RME FireFace UCX.
We installed the necessary drivers for the FireFace UCX to ensure proper functionality.
Testing & Results
Both microphones were able to function properly after the setup.
After conducting audio tests, we found: The DPA 4061 captured more subtle details, such as breathing sounds.
It was more sensitive and had lower latency than the Rode smartLav+.
Based on these results, we decided to proceed with the DPA 4061 for our project.
Upcoming Goals
We will fine-tune parameters in RME and TouchDesigner to achieve the best audio quality.
