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Dirac Live for Emotiva Processors

 Measurement and Microphone Positions

Note: Dirac Live relies on having multiple sets of measurements, taken at different physical 

locations, to produce the most accurate room corrections. Dirac Live offers several different 

room measurement options, optimized for different seating arrangements, each of which 

includes a recommended number of measurement locations. While you can calculate a set of 

correction filters after taking fewer measurements, and may choose to do so to save time, for 

best results we recommend that you allow Dirac Live to take the full set of measurements is 

suggests. 

The Dirac accessories that you received with your Emotiva processor include a convenient 

tabletop microphone stand which will allow you to position the microphone in many locations. 

However, you may find it easier to position the microphone accurately at all of the recommended 

locations if you purchase your own fully adjustable microphone stand. 
If it isn’t convenient to take measurements at the positions shown by the Dirac Live software, 

do your best to take the full set of measurements in the relative 

pattern

 of locations shown, 

even if the individual locations must be closer together. It is also critical that, when taking the 

measurement at the location shown as the “center position” or “sweet spot”, the microphone be 

positioned accurately where your head is normally located while listening critically. 

Note: The calibrated microphone provided with your processor is intended to be used vertically 

- with the point facing vertically towards the ceiling - regardless of how many speakers you 

have. The frequency response of the microphone has been calibrated to be correct in this 

orientation. DO NOT position the microphone facing the front speakers for two channel 

systems, and DO NOT try to reposition the microphone to face each individual speaker as it is 

measured.  

 Target Curves

Dirac Live works by taking a series of measurements, analyzing the results to calculate the current 

response of your room and speakers, comparing those results to a selected Target Curve, and 

calculating a set of Correction Filters. When applied to the music you’re playing the Correction 

Filters adjust the response of your system to match the Target Curve. If you wish to adjust the way 

your room and system sound with a specific set of Correction Filters, you can do so by editing the 

Target Curve.
The measured frequency response of a given room and set of speakers will vary depending on 

which measurement method you use. Because of this, the default Target Curve used by Dirac Live 

is not flat; instead, it has been carefully chosen to produce a perceived neutral frequency response 

in a typical listening room with typical speakers. If you prefer a different sound signature, we 

encourage you to edit the Target Curve to suit your personal preferences. 
It’s your system... so make it sound the way you like!

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Страница 3: ...Emotiva Processors Dirac Live for Emotiva ProcessorsAutomatic Room on RMC 1 STANDBY Differential Reference HDMI 1 Reference Stereo Volume 35 0dB A HDMI 1 PCM 2 1 44kHz 20bits V HDMI 1 1080P 60 8bits...

Страница 4: ...DIRAC LIVE SOFTWARE WHICH WORKS WITH OUR CURRENT PROCESSORS WILL NOT WORK WITH OUR LEGACY XMC 1 PROCESSOR If you have an XMC 1 you must download or purchase the correct version of Dirac Live LE for E...

Страница 5: ...Together they give you far more accuracy and control than even the most experienced expert had at his or her disposal a few years ago However while performing frequency response corrections manually c...

Страница 6: ...computer The current version of this software is standardized between all current processor models that offer Dirac Live automatic room correction Because of this as updates and new features are added...

Страница 7: ...be located symmetrically and your center will actually be located in the center of the front wall While your particular listening room may limit your options the closer you can get to this goal the b...

Страница 8: ...tioned accurately where your head is normally located while listening critically Note The calibrated microphone provided with your processor is intended to be used vertically with the point facing ver...

Страница 9: ...activate your Dirac Live user account and download the latest version of the Dirac Live software Here are the steps required to use Dirac Live UPDATE THE FIRMWARE ON YOUR PROCESSOR TO THE CURRENT VER...

Страница 10: ...ectly wired and the computer connected via WiFi will work for most users who have a fast stable WiFi connection If you have multiple routers or access points you must ensure that the computer and othe...

Страница 11: ...tiva Dirac Network Interface Desktop or Laptop Computer RMC 1 RMC 1L XMC 2 Simplest Wireless Network Connections All wired connections shown are Ethernet except microphone USB Cable Modem or Wireless...

Страница 12: ...g it for the first time you must visit the web page link included in your welcome letter and on the product page and follow the instructions to enter some basic information about your processor to act...

Страница 13: ...n We assume you have already downloaded and installed the DIiac Live software Your microphone should be plugged into your computer via the included USB digitizer cable The Emotiva Dirac Network Interf...

Страница 14: ...ee Dirac Filter presets for EACH of the main speaker presets Speakers Preset 1 Dirac 2 Dirac 1 Dirac 3 User Distance Levels Size Name Equalization Dirac Live Enable Shutdown Remote Set Distances Set L...

Страница 15: ...Preset with a particular input or manually switch between the two Speaker Presets using the Menu or the remote control When you select one of the Speaker Presets in the Setup Menu and enable Dirac Liv...

Страница 16: ...y and turned off anything else that makes a lot of noise Starting The Dirac Live Room Calibration Process On Your Processor On the RMC 1 RMC 1L or XMC 2 processor Select Menu Setup Speakers Preset 1 o...

Страница 17: ...ve software program The first time you run the Dirac Live software you may see the following screen If so enter the User Name and Password you seleted when you activated your Dirac license and created...

Страница 18: ...nient location Note Always be sure to use the specific calibration file that has been provided with the microphone you are using All of the current batch of calibrated measurement microphones provided...

Страница 19: ...Gain as high as possible while being careful to avoid allowing the background noise in the room to interfere with the accuracy of our measurements So while being as quiet as possible raise the Mic Gai...

Страница 20: ...or you hear no test tones stop the test and call Emotiva Technical Support Start by sliding the Master Output level tab all the way down Now click on the small triangle under the speaker you ve chosen...

Страница 21: ...e level for all of the speakers you have configured If the channel sliders for some of your speakers scroll off the right edge of the screen you can access them by pressing the symbol at the right edg...

Страница 22: ...are optimized for a somewhat wider range of listening positions A more focused choice will deliver the most accurate listening experience at the central seating position a wider focus offers a slightl...

Страница 23: ...et In any case you MUST take the central measurement at your preferred listening location Note In order to make accurate measurements the calibrated microphone must have an unobstructed path between i...

Страница 24: ...ke the one below while the test tones are playing After each set of test tones is completed you will see the screen below where you will be shown the results of the measurement that has just been comp...

Страница 25: ...ing on how you have the program configured you may see a single line representing the combined frequency response of all of your channels or a separate line for each channel The Target Curve represent...

Страница 26: ...a unique set of Curtains and Target Curves to each of these Groups The Groups assigned by Dirac Live will work well for most users but you may create new Groups move speakers between Groups or combine...

Страница 27: ...annel configuration The Name that you use here will be visible in the Speaker Preset on your processor but the Description will NOT be visible on the processor Note You will ONLY see the list of Dirac...

Страница 28: ...you should SHUT DOWN the Emotiva Dirac Network Interface device and unplug it You may shut down the Emotiva Dirac Network Interface by checking the Shutdown Remote check box in EITHER Speaker Preset N...

Страница 29: ...Speaker Preset Remember WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO USE A DIRAC FILTER SET IN ONE OF THE SPEAKER PRESETS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE SPEAKER CONFIGURATION YOU HAVE SET IN THE SPEAKER PRESET MATCH THE CONFIG...

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