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Post by Boomzilla on May 26, 2024 14:26:48 GMT -5
I've a used Anthem WRX300 AVR. I got the remote, but not a calibration microphone. Looking on eBay / Amazon, I don't see any Anthem cal mics available.
I do, however, have a UMIK-1 microphone with calibration file. Can I use the UMIK with the Anthem to create a room Calibration, or must I have an Anthem mic?
If the latter, does anyone have any idea where I might find one?
Thanks - Boom
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Post by ttocs on May 26, 2024 19:29:34 GMT -5
A mic is a mic with some apps. But with Anthem ARC, it wants an Anthem mic.
I've got speakers and subs with Anthem ARC built-in, so I got the Anthem PBK Kit. Each time I use the app it requires that a Anthem Mic Serial Number be entered, otherwise it won't start.
So I guess it comes down to whether or not the Anthem AVR's correction app asks for a Anthem mic verification.
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Post by oldwood on May 27, 2024 8:12:42 GMT -5
I see them come up on Canuck Audio Mart sometimes, here is one listing that has been up for a while.
The good news is the price is in our watered down CAD, the bad news is it must cross the border when shipping and that is always a PIA  |
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Post by vcautokid on May 27, 2024 9:20:16 GMT -5
If you are planning to use ARC room correction software the answer is no. The Software looks for a registered number, serial number? In order for ARC software to function. At least was the case for my MRX-520. You can get these mics from different places. The Microphone tripod that comes in most kits is very handy too.
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Post by vcautokid on May 27, 2024 9:30:05 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on May 27, 2024 9:46:45 GMT -5
Hmmm…. My Anthem is an older model. With AVR prices dropping so much, does it make sense to put more into it vs. buying a new AVR?
I’d been considering Yamahas, but their YPAO system only compensates for reflective surfaces in close proximity to the speakers. I need a system that compensates for reflective surfaces in close proximity to the listener.
Who makes one?
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Post by oldwood on May 27, 2024 12:07:42 GMT -5
Hmmm…. My Anthem is an older model. With AVR prices dropping so much, does it make sense to put more into it vs. buying a new AVR? I’d been considering Yamahas, but their YPAO system only compensates for reflective surfaces in close proximity to the speakers. I need a system that compensates for reflective surfaces in close proximity to the listener. Who makes one? I would sell the MRX300 and try to find a MRX310 with the mic and tripod setup, the 310 gets you away from the serial input for the mic and gives you IP control over the AVR. The Anthem app works great for me, but I am on Android, so a little caveat there.
If I remember correctly you want to use the AVR as a preamp so the 310 would be good for that.
I have used Yamaha and Marantz and the room correction on the Anthem is much better. I don't think the processors on AVRs have enough processing power to do good room correction. The Arc room correction has a feature they call quick measure where you can do a series of measurements and then view the graphs for each. I found it handy for finding the right spot for my subwoofer. I did not see that option on Dirac, but I only used it once, so could have missed it.
I think some of the new Marantz AVRs run Dirac, but I am not sure about Yamaha.
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