For me, being a beginner, I’d like to see a before and after of each speaker measurement to see how the adjustment changed the outcome. Otherwise it’s a great brief overview video
Thank you for your video. For the sake of less confusion, would you please redo the volume calibration steps to reflect the new DIRAC 3 Live s/w that ships with Emotiva systems? For a beginner, it leaves you stuck and running down a rabbit hole.
Thanks for the video Nick. I was struggling with the volume calibration - having followed various threads on the Lounge, but none of them got me where I needed to be. Thank goodness I stumbled across this video. Nice and easy to follow. Keep up the great work. Firmware 2.1 has been a revelation.
People have repeatedly asked Emotiva for guidance on the question of whether or not the Dirac correction curve should be altered to limit gain along the curve to ~6dB for the protection of the loudspeaker. This is considered best practice by some technicians. It would be nice if Emotiva would weigh in on this question. It is a good one.
On my xmc2 how do I know if I’m listening to the Dirac file or one of the presets like direct mode auto mode Is there a way to disable the preset modes so I lm certain I’m on the dirac file ?
Is it true that your target curve should follow the natural in room response of your speakers? Any tips on setting target curves for speakers and subs? Lastly is the Harman curve still a good starting point to help with dynamics at lower listening levels? Thanks Emotiva great video.
Are the 'front' microphone positions (top right/left, bottom right/left) in front of the main microphone position (ie, closer to the speaker) or the same distance away? If they are closer to the speakers compared to the main position, how much would you recommend?
Volume configurations step is confusing! Adjust until green, but there’s no logic in the visual demonstration or explanation as how each speaker was calibrated was selected. Thanks for nothing.
I have dual SVS PB 2000, what volume should they be before running dirac (Max, medium, low)? After dirac I have to put the volume way up. At what level should the master output and mic gain be during calibration? Thanks
Master output and Mic gain will change depending on your room. If you want to try to eliminate the microphone from the picture I would move it to 100%. Then play all your speakers. Find the speaker playing the lowest level then move your MASTER volume up to bring that low speaker to -16db. From there bring all your other speakers down individually to -16db. If the subs are stil too hot then they will need to be adjusted manually.
My XMC 2 is playing a varied tone instead of "white noise" as in this video. And no matter what I do, it says the noise ratio is too high. So frustrating.
Hello After doing all this i still have Not available shown on my rmc1. Firmware is 2.1, network is okay and showing an ip, gate and mask etc. Raspberry is on and plugged to the same switch. What did i miss?
This beautifully produced tutorial lacks clear explanations. In the speaker level selection, the instructor moves speaker sliders up and down and a blue bar at the top and explains nothing. 'Try to stay in the green section' is not enough. Some levels are at 16.4db, others at 17.3db. There is no clarity. I love my XMC-2, but I am not a sound engineer. I know nothing about clipping and the levels chosen on the speakers seem totally random. It would be a good idea for Emotiva to test out their tutorial on a few ordinary folk and see if these people can follow the instructions. I teach tech and almost all my clients know practically nothing. It's really important to make sure they understand what is happening. I am a huge Emotiva fan. This is just constructive criticism
-16 dB is the sweet spot but Dirac will adjust anything in the green area for your system. It doesn't have to be exact if you can't get all speakers the same level.
@@nickmandara8231 What about adjustments to the target curves? Do we follow Dirac default curve, some say to follow the natural response of the speaker and don’t try and boost anymore than 4-6db. Harman target curve gets thrown around a lot but that sometimes boosts too much depending on each speakers individual frequency response. I would love some direction on setting target curves.
I keep getting signal to noise errors. My guess is it is to the room vibrating and making noise. I have four subs, one in each corner. Maybe I should turn off two of them?
Nick Mandara thanks, I finally got it figured out. The signal was too low so I turned up the master volume and did everything I could to keep the room from making noise due to the 4 big subs. The sound is excellent but I will probably run it agin to add more bass without having to increase sub volume levels
One aspect of using this room calibration that I've yet to understand is why I would want a custom modified profile beyond what the system is designed to create. My assumption is, this gets the most of each individual speaker relative to my room acoustics, and therefore spits out the perfect profile and any content will be decoded per the director's intention with regard to sound placement. I'm coming from pure analog solid state where no tonal controls were present and music was heard in it's purest form so if it sucked in studio, is sucked on my system. I was pleased with the output from the DIRAC setup on the XMC-1, and assume it will be even better on the XMC-2
I received the Dirac live kit, followed instructions but can’t get past a Low signal-to-noise level error. Tried adjusting Mike gain, master volume, individual channel levels. Room is super quiet and I can’t figure out what’s wrong. Help!!!
Why did you use a C-media headphone set instead of the included PnP sound device (microphone)? I'm on a MacBook Air. I noticed you're on a Mac as well. Still can't get past the low signal to noise level error after adjusting the sound level on my Mac.
@@keifferbuggs6466 My cable listed itself as the CMedia device. Yours might show up as the PnP. Just make sure you are using the USB device and not the internal computer microphone. If you keep getting low noise level errors, try bringing your mic gain up to 100% then raising your master volume and pulling the individual speakers down to about -16 db.
I really wish Emotiva had some kind of preroll video I could add to my Plex server to play a little animation and their logo and stuff. That'd be nice.
For me, doesn’t have sense to do all that things. And that doesn’t seem so easy, you may have many little problems to solve during the process, and it will not be ok in the first attempt. Your equipment is excellent ! but you should install into your equipment something more friendly.
You may want to just stick with standard speaker distance to the listening position using an SPL meter to calibrate speaker volume. Or maybe wear headphones?
its really not hard its time consuming but it is in my option worth it. just make sure to set the levels correctly at the beginning and its a mater of moving the mic.
For me, being a beginner, I’d like to see a before and after of each speaker measurement to see how the adjustment changed the outcome. Otherwise it’s a great brief overview video
Thank you for your video. For the sake of less confusion, would you please redo the volume calibration steps to reflect the new DIRAC 3 Live s/w that ships with Emotiva systems? For a beginner, it leaves you stuck and running down a rabbit hole.
Thanks for the video Nick. I was struggling with the volume calibration - having followed various threads on the Lounge, but none of them got me where I needed to be. Thank goodness I stumbled across this video. Nice and easy to follow.
Keep up the great work. Firmware 2.1 has been a revelation.
People have repeatedly asked Emotiva for guidance on the question of whether or not the Dirac correction curve should be altered to limit gain along the curve to ~6dB for the protection of the loudspeaker. This is considered best practice by some technicians. It would be nice if Emotiva would weigh in on this question. It is a good one.
That means, I have to buy a microphone right. I have a Zoom H6 microphone. I hope it should work.
On my xmc2 how do I know if I’m listening to the Dirac file or one of the presets like direct mode auto mode Is there a way to disable the preset modes so I lm certain I’m on the dirac file ?
Is it true that your target curve should follow the natural in room response of your speakers?
Any tips on setting target curves for speakers and subs?
Lastly is the Harman curve still a good starting point to help with dynamics at lower listening levels?
Thanks Emotiva great video.
Are the 'front' microphone positions (top right/left, bottom right/left) in front of the main microphone position (ie, closer to the speaker) or the same distance away? If they are closer to the speakers compared to the main position, how much would you recommend?
It only moves about a foot forward or a foot backwards on the center position.
@@EmotivaAudioCorp that's super helpful. I was holding off on doing the calibration until this info. Thanks!!
Volume configurations step is confusing! Adjust until green, but there’s no logic in the visual demonstration or explanation as how each speaker was calibrated was selected. Thanks for nothing.
I have dual SVS PB 2000, what volume should they be before running dirac (Max, medium, low)? After dirac I have to put the volume way up. At what level should the master output and mic gain be during calibration? Thanks
Master output and Mic gain will change depending on your room. If you want to try to eliminate the microphone from the picture I would move it to 100%. Then play all your speakers. Find the speaker playing the lowest level then move your MASTER volume up to bring that low speaker to -16db. From there bring all your other speakers down individually to -16db. If the subs are stil too hot then they will need to be adjusted manually.
Is it possible to see room impulse response before and after calibration?
Thank you. Looking forward to getting my system Dirac'd.
Hi.Can You Update The Video To New Dirac Live 3.0.14.No More Green Zone
What is the noise level that everyone should try to get 16 DB?
@@lampshade29 Wondering same. Mic gain at -30 is WAY to high and I'm clipping everytime.
My XMC 2 is playing a varied tone instead of "white noise" as in this video. And no matter what I do, it says the noise ratio is too high. So frustrating.
I'm having same issues did you figure out how to fix it
Hello
After doing all this i still have Not available shown on my rmc1.
Firmware is 2.1, network is okay and showing an ip, gate and mask etc.
Raspberry is on and plugged to the same switch. What did i miss?
Same problem here
@@ChannelBri it's a matter of front that are set in small not in large
This beautifully produced tutorial lacks clear explanations. In the speaker level selection, the instructor moves speaker sliders up and down and a blue bar at the top and explains nothing. 'Try to stay in the green section' is not enough. Some levels are at 16.4db, others at 17.3db. There is no clarity. I love my XMC-2, but I am not a sound engineer. I know nothing about clipping and the levels chosen on the speakers seem totally random. It would be a good idea for Emotiva to test out their tutorial on a few ordinary folk and see if these people can follow the instructions. I teach tech and almost all my clients know practically nothing. It's really important to make sure they understand what is happening. I am a huge Emotiva fan. This is just constructive criticism
-16 dB is the sweet spot but Dirac will adjust anything in the green area for your system. It doesn't have to be exact if you can't get all speakers the same level.
@@nickmandara8231
What about adjustments to the target curves? Do we follow Dirac default curve, some say to follow the natural response of the speaker and don’t try and boost anymore than 4-6db. Harman target curve gets thrown around a lot but that sometimes boosts too much depending on each speakers individual frequency response. I would love some direction on setting target curves.
If I want to use my UMIK-1 for Dirac Live calibration, it would be the same process style of loading the mic file into the system?
Yes
I keep getting signal to noise errors. My guess is it is to the room vibrating and making noise. I have four subs, one in each corner. Maybe I should turn off two of them?
Signal too low or signal too high?
Nick Mandara thanks, I finally got it figured out. The signal was too low so I turned up the master volume and did everything I could to keep the room from making noise due to the 4 big subs. The sound is excellent but I will probably run it agin to add more bass without having to increase sub volume levels
Does this mean that we should expect the system to arrive soon? And if so how soon? Thanks, great video!
We will notify people when the kits begin shipping.
One aspect of using this room calibration that I've yet to understand is why I would want a custom modified profile beyond what the system is designed to create. My assumption is, this gets the most of each individual speaker relative to my room acoustics, and therefore spits out the perfect profile and any content will be decoded per the director's intention with regard to sound placement. I'm coming from pure analog solid state where no tonal controls were present and music was heard in it's purest form so if it sucked in studio, is sucked on my system. I was pleased with the output from the DIRAC setup on the XMC-1, and assume it will be even better on the XMC-2
Are you supposed to move your mic for each position?
Yes.
I received the Dirac live kit, followed instructions but can’t get past a Low signal-to-noise level error. Tried adjusting Mike gain, master volume, individual channel levels. Room is super quiet and I can’t figure out what’s wrong. Help!!!
Why did you use a C-media headphone set instead of the included PnP sound device (microphone)? I'm on a MacBook Air. I noticed you're on a Mac as well. Still can't get past the low signal to noise level error after adjusting the sound level on my Mac.
@@keifferbuggs6466 My cable listed itself as the CMedia device. Yours might show up as the PnP. Just make sure you are using the USB device and not the internal computer microphone. If you keep getting low noise level errors, try bringing your mic gain up to 100% then raising your master volume and pulling the individual speakers down to about -16 db.
I am having the same problem. "Low signal to noise level" error.
DiMoraDiamond check out my thread in the Emotiva Lounge called:
Dirac Live - Low signal-to-noise Level error
what about the "master output" ? You don't speak of it ?
It is a balancing act. If you wish to lower the microphone level, then you will need to increase the master output.
Does this mean we can start using Dirac with our XMC-2s?
Yes when the kits ship.
I really wish Emotiva had some kind of preroll video I could add to my Plex server to play a little animation and their logo and stuff. That'd be nice.
For me, doesn’t have sense to do all that things. And that doesn’t seem so easy, you may have many little problems to solve during the process, and it will not be ok in the first attempt. Your equipment is excellent ! but you should install into your equipment something more friendly.
You may want to just stick with standard speaker distance to the listening position using an SPL meter to calibrate speaker volume. Or maybe wear headphones?
its really not hard its time consuming but it is in my option worth it. just make sure to set the levels correctly at the beginning and its a mater of moving the mic.