Topic: Alternatives to PAZ Analyzer?

[sunjan]

Hi all,

I saw screenshots here on TS of the PAZ Analyzer. It looks like a great tool for evaluating your stereo image, maybe suggesting changes in mic patterns and setup:
http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=233

Is there any similar software under Windows? Maybe even shareware/open source?

Thanks a lot for any input!

/Jan

[John Kary]

I rely on Pinguin Audio Meter standard version on Windows.  I think they offer a 30-day demo, and it's not too expensive either at 245€.  I really like the high-res spectrum analyzer and its stereo-meter.  I use this thing constantly when mixing so it's well worth its price.

WaveLab has similar tools built into it that aren't quite as responsive but has an an RMS meter among other things.

I don't know of any freeware tools, sorry!

[Brian Skalinder]

Not quite as sophisticated, but Inspector is free:

http://www.rogernicholsdigital.com/inspector.htm

There's also a more sophisticated pay version, Inspector XL:

http://www.rogernicholsdigital.com/inspectorxl.htm

[John Kary]

Voxengo's Span is free: http://www.voxengo.com/product/SPAN/
Voxengo makes some really nice plugs, so you can trust their Analyzer is just as good.

Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Pro is also free: http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalyst/

[RebelRebel]

Not quite as sophisticated, but Inspector is free:

http://www.rogernicholsdigital.com/inspector.htm

There's also a more sophisticated pay version, Inspector XL:

http://www.rogernicholsdigital.com/inspectorxl.htm

I second this suggestion. Really outstanding.