Proper microphone positioning is essential to optimize Anthem ARC Genesis, Dirac, or Audyssey room correction results. We take you step-by-step through mic placement for Dirac, Anthem ARC, and Audyssey; what kind of microphone stand is best; do’s and don’ts—including some myth busting; and a cool DIY tool for perfect Audyssey microphone measurements.
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Six Parts of This Tutorial
01:31 Room Correction Reminders: Do’s and Don’ts
02:56 Forbidden Rules of Measurements
04:24 Expectations for Success
05:35 The All-Important Microphone Stand
14:00 Anthem ARC Genesis Measurement Patterns
19:12 Audyssey Measurement Patterns
25:43 Dirac Measurement Patterns
27:06 Dirac Storm Audio Alternative Measurement Pattern
31:56 How to Measure Multiple Rows
35:55 Important Final Thoughts
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