What do I need besides the XOverWizard II advanced software to make good reliable measurements?
This is the hardware you need for measurement with our software: Condenser microphone, mic preamplifier, soundcard, microphone stand and cables. The soundcard should be internal (PCI only stationary PC) or external (USB or FireWire) with at least 2 inputs and 2 outputs full duplex at least 48kHz, but preferable 96kHz still full duplex (all inputs/outputs running simultaneously at sample rate). You will also need a microphone preamplifier with phantom power (+48V) for the condenser microphone (could be Behringer ECM8000). Some soundcards include the preamplifier with phantom power and this way you have a simpler solution with much less complications – rather recommendable. Such an external soundcard could be the Edirol UA-101, that has proven its qualities here at Ground Sound = a thumb up. The microphone stand can be a standard one with 3-legs, boom and adjustable height. Required cables depends on hardware, but at least microphone cable, reference loop back cable and cable between sou