AntiMode 2.0 Dual Core question

[JNieves]

I've been reading lots and lots of references to miniDSP units for SW tuning but haven't seen AntiMode 2.0 Dual Core mentioned. Just curious, would this be an equivalent unit? 

[hytram]

I run the Anti-Mode 8033 cinema which is just a mono room correction for subs and is the single best improvement I have ever heard for my sub.. But I haven’t got Dirac yet.

I haven’t use a anti-mode 2.0 or a mini-dsp unit but have researched both a bit so take this with a pinch of salt.

Anti-Mode 8033 is all self calibrating, position the supplied mic, press a button, 5 mins of low frequency sweeps and you done, besides a 25 or 35hz boost there is no customisation that can be done, but it does a great job and you don't need to know anything.

Using a mini-dsp (non Dirac) unit is all manual using REW software, you probably get a better result, but you could do worse, massive learning curve and you have to use a PC/laptop and an extra mic.. If you love your tweaking, this is you box.

Anti-Mode 2.0 is a full range room correction box that does everything in the box, it's mostly fully automated, then you can play around with curves and xovers from its front panel or remote.. It's been around for over 5 years, so it could be a little dated.. I think you use it just for subs, but don't quote on that.. It does look very well built. It's looks like a 2ch 'Dirac like' solution. It might do what you want it to do for subs only, but I think it might have some limitations in complex set-up

Minidsp Dirac is pretty much automated but needs a PC/laptop and mic, you can then play around with target curves.. I don't know enough about the new Bass module whether you can integrate that with your subs or something like that.

If you are running a preamp with Dirac (Xmc-2 etc) then a minidsp non Dirac would be the go..

If you are just looking for sub control, I would only try the anti-mode 2.0 dual core if I had one lying around or could get one cheap

I think the anti-mode 2.0 dual core would be great in a 2ch full Frequency set up. My thoughts is its better quality than the Minidsp range.


All this is my take on them with no actual use except the Anti-Mode 8033.

[pedrocols]

Another thing to be mindful of is that the Anti-Mode provides a +6db of gain to the signal so keep the gain in your sub as low as possible.