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Post by ttocs on Aug 17, 2014 18:43:42 GMT -5
How about a setting to allow all zones to be locked-to the main volume? Thereby being able to control volume in all zones at the same time. Please help me understand how this would be used in practice. Are you thinking of a "party mode" where the volume can be controlled throughout the house/outdoors?
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Post by hemster on Aug 17, 2014 18:46:53 GMT -5
Please help me understand how this would be used in practice. Are you thinking of a "party mode" where the volume can be controlled throughout the house/outdoors? Yes.
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Post by tknice on Aug 17, 2014 21:35:12 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to display a real time reading in decibels of the volume in the room, like an SPL meter does. It should be possible once the mic is attached. This way I'd know exactly how loud it is at night regardless of variations in source volume.
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Post by bluescale on Aug 17, 2014 22:31:52 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to display a real time reading in decibels of the volume in the room, like an SPL meter does. It should be possible once the mic is attached. This way I'd know exactly how loud it is at night regardless of variations in source volume. That's an interesting idea. What's the practical use case for this? Wouldn't that mean that the mic would need to be plugged in and hanging out right by your ear to determine the SPL at at the listening position? |
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Post by tknice on Aug 17, 2014 23:12:27 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to display a real time reading in decibels of the volume in the room, like an SPL meter does. It should be possible once the mic is attached. This way I'd know exactly how loud it is at night regardless of variations in source volume. That's an interesting idea. What's the practical use case for this? Wouldn't that mean that the mic would need to be plugged in and hanging out right by your ear to determine the SPL at at the listening position? Honestly, it would not need to be at the listening position for me--just sitting over by the xmc should be fine. I'm just looking for a general db reading because the volume indicator can vary by source. I notice this mostly on my htpc where, for example, -20 is not assured to be 70 db on all media formats like streaming or mkvs etc. I don't know, maybe it's silly but I think it would be cool to look over and see the db meter value changing. I can usually tell if it's "too loud" at night but this would be a quick, no brainer indication. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 17, 2014 23:20:20 GMT -5
That's an interesting idea. What's the practical use case for this? Wouldn't that mean that the mic would need to be plugged in and hanging out right by your ear to determine the SPL at at the listening position? Honestly, it would not need to be at the listening position for me--just sitting over by the xmc should be fine. I'm just looking for a general db reading because the volume indicator can vary by source. I notice this mostly on my htpc where, for example, -20 is not assured to be 70 db on all media formats like streaming or mkvs etc. I don't know, maybe it's silly but I think it would be cool to look over and see the db meter value changing. I can usually tell if it's "too loud" at night but this would be a quick, no brainer indication. Wait for it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Wait for it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ok,,,,,,,,,,," there's an app for that " ,,,,,,,,he,,,,,,,he,,,,,he,,,,,,, just not for the XMC-1 |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 18, 2014 0:37:19 GMT -5
How about a setting to allow all zones to be locked-to the main volume? Thereby being able to control volume in all zones at the same time. Please help me understand how this would be used in practice. Are you thinking of a "party mode" where the volume can be controlled throughout the house/outdoors? I believe the 'mix' out on the UMC-1 did just this, two channel mix down and output controlled by the main volume. I used to use it now and then to add my two channel system on top of my HT for a 'really big sound', or for a party. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 18, 2014 3:02:31 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to display a real time reading in decibels of the volume in the room, like an SPL meter does. It should be possible once the mic is attached. This way I'd know exactly how loud it is at night regardless of variations in source volume. Remember that the mic for the XMC-1 will plug into your laptop or computer (via USB), there's no mic input on the unit itself. So your request would also entail adapting the USB inputs for use with the mic (or some other creative method of getting a different mic into the XMC-1). |
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Post by tknice on Aug 18, 2014 9:38:24 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to display a real time reading in decibels of the volume in the room, like an SPL meter does. It should be possible once the mic is attached. This way I'd know exactly how loud it is at night regardless of variations in source volume. Remember that the mic for the XMC-1 will plug into your laptop or computer (via USB), there's no mic input on the unit itself. So your request would also entail adapting the USB inputs for use with the mic (or some other creative method of getting a different mic into the XMC-1). Ahh, good point audiohtit. I totally forgot about that...no mic input would definitely present a challenge. Well, Keith did say post it up even if it's crazy!  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 18, 2014 10:23:31 GMT -5
Remember that the mic for the XMC-1 will plug into your laptop or computer (via USB), there's no mic input on the unit itself. So your request would also entail adapting the USB inputs for use with the mic (or some other creative method of getting a different mic into the XMC-1). Ahh, good point audiohtit. I totally forgot about that...no mic input would definitely present a challenge. Well, Keith did say post it up even if it's crazy! Right, it's worth posting because someone may come up with an idea. As Nick mentioned there are many apps available for reading SPL and even those for RTA, it might be interesting if the XMC-1 remote app could access the mic and display the SPL, on an iPad there should be plenty of real estate for this. Also along these lines someone suggested using the XMC-1's OLED for an RTA type display of the signal which I think is a great idea. |
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Post by stephen on Aug 18, 2014 11:52:10 GMT -5
1. Software: 5Hz increments for adjusting crossover frequency (manual indicated 10Hz currently?)
2. Hardware: FM tuner with digital FM and RBDS capabilities
3. Hardware: 1/4" Headphone jack (standard in pro audio space...)
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Post by tknice on Aug 18, 2014 15:46:46 GMT -5
Ahh, good point audiohtit. I totally forgot about that...no mic input would definitely present a challenge. Well, Keith did say post it up even if it's crazy! Also along these lines someone suggested using the XMC-1's OLED for an RTA type display of the signal which I think is a great idea. Oh, I didn't see that suggestion already. That is what I'm saying too, a real-time SPL reading on the OLED display. An app would be cool but that means my phone or tablet has to be nearby and if that is the case, I may as well pull out the real SPL meter.. haha |
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Post by geebo on Aug 18, 2014 16:01:38 GMT -5
The turn on volume settings are all too loud. Instead of -10, -20 and -30, how about -20, -30 and -40. Or even better let us make our own. Thank you Emotiva! The new turn on volume selections in firmware 1.1 are just right. -10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 should cover just about everyone's need. I settled on -40. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 18, 2014 17:12:52 GMT -5
Also along these lines someone suggested using the XMC-1's OLED for an RTA type display of the signal which I think is a great idea. Oh, I didn't see that suggestion already. That is what I'm saying too, a real-time SPL reading on the OLED display. An app would be cool but that means my phone or tablet has to be nearby and if that is the case, I may as well pull out the real SPL meter.. haha Just to clarify the RTA display would be based on the signal being passed through the XMC-1 rather than a reading in the room. However, since the unit would be 'calibrated' there could be some reasonable correlation between the readout and what's going on acoustically, but no actual SPL without a mic. The reason the app still makes sense is that the phone or tablet will become the remote for many, so lots of capability at your fingertips. |
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Post by bluescale on Aug 18, 2014 17:28:11 GMT -5
Just to clarify the RTA display would be based on the signal being passed through the XMC-1 rather than a reading in the room. However, since the unit would be 'calibrated' there could be some reasonable correlation between the readout and what's going on acoustically, but no actual SPL without a mic. I think an RTA display based on the signal would be just fine. Once you get to know the unit and the display, you'd be able to quickly get an idea of relative loudness of the source material. Initially I didn't really see much value to this idea. This sounds pretty neat now. I'm on board  . |
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Post by wizardofoz on Aug 21, 2014 3:29:43 GMT -5
I can't find anything in the manual on this so Ill ask here so that if its not then can we have please....the free world might use inches and feet but the real world uses metric Just a quick question maybe someone can answer...Do we have metric distance settings option in there...  If not then someone needs to get with the program...its just some basic math I know but it should be an option in the settings - or if you are smart pre set it by default with the FM tuner country setting is done, but still have an option to use what you prefer |
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Post by digi on Aug 21, 2014 7:24:02 GMT -5
Is emotiva looking into any way to update the firmware or provide a method to implement pass through hdmi video and audio without the xmc being in video switching mode? Below is how I had this implemented on the umc since the processor is only used a few hours a day in the evening. Since I do not care about being able to switch sources it would be nice to have a second input that I could assign to the same video source and have that trigger off the amps and allow audio to pass.
Here is my questions that was posted in another thread:
I am also looking for some suggestions on how to implement a setup I had on my umc to the xmc. This also relates to the inability to assign a video input to any source button and duplicate them. On the umc I had a duplicate of my cable tv source but the second turned off all the amps so I could just use the audio pass through which was on hdmi. I do not want to always use the enabling of the standby video switching on the xmc since it does use substantially more power and I am only using the xmc a few hours a day. Does anyone have an idea how I can get something similar setup?
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Post by foggy1956 on Aug 21, 2014 7:32:11 GMT -5
xmc remote + harmony flexability = priceless
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Post by weigle2 on Aug 21, 2014 7:32:17 GMT -5
This has probably been requested already, but I have not found an answer yet.
How about allowing the OSD to be user scaleable. Of course, within reason as to the size.
I can barely see it on my teeny weeny 34" TV. OK, I am in the dark ages with a CRT so no comments about that please as I'm really sensitive about that part of my system.
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Post by digi on Aug 21, 2014 13:04:04 GMT -5
I just used the new feature that allows all the settings to backed. I hope I never need to use it but it seemed to work quick and smoothly. The only thing I see that might be helpful would be if the xmc could make a folder on the usb stick when a backup is made. Something lime emotive or xmc1 so that it is clear that the backup filed are for the xmc. That way if you use a stick for multiple backups you wouldn't get confused at what ones were for the xmc.
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If not then someone needs to get with the program...its just some basic math I know but it should be an option in the settings - or if you are smart pre set it by default with the FM tuner country setting is done, but still have an option to use what you prefer
