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ARCAM SA35 OM EN V2
AUDIO OPTIONS AND
DIRAC LIVE
Audio Options
These audio options
can be accessed from
the Home Page:
Bluetooth DIRAC DAC Filter
Select wireless
headphones for quiet
listening
See page 7
Select a saved room
correction filter
Select from a list of DAC
filters that can subtly
change the sound
Setting up and calibrating with Dirac Live room correction is a straightforward process that will enhance your
audio experience.
| To get started with Dirac Live Room Correction, create an account at dirac.com/register
| Download the Dirac Live software suite for PC or MAC from dirac.com/live/downloads
| Use the supplied USB cable to connect the supplied USB microphone to your PC/MAC
| Download the quick start guide, microphone calibration file and target file pack from arcam.co.uk/sa35
There are 7 steps to creating room correction filters with Dirac Live:
1. Launch the software, log in with your account, and connect to the SA35. The SA35 will enter Dirac Live
measurement mode when you connect to it with the Dirac Live software.
2. Select the connected microphone and load the calibration file for the microphone. The calibration file fine
tunes the measurement to correct for any characteristics of the microphone itself. The microphone can be
mounted to a tripod for more accurate results.
3. Volume calibration is to ensure that any measurements are loud enough to overcome background noise,
but not so loud that clipping occurs (where the input is distorted). We recommend keeping microphone
slider at 100% unless background noise cannot be reduced, and use the master volume slider to set the
output level between -10dB and -20dB.
4. Select a measurement arrangement that best represents the listening area that you want measure. We
recommend no less than 5 measurements.
5. Take measurements by selecting each measurement position and run the measurement sweeps. The
microphone should be at ear level in the main position (MP). Always ensure a clear line of sight between
the microphone and speakers, and keep background noise to a minimum.
6. Filter design. View the average measured response of each speaker and modify the target curve for your
desired correction. We recommend the Harman target curve, supplied with the ARCAM microphone
calibration file. Click the file menu in Dirac Live to load the target curve from the file.
7. Export the completed filter to your SA35 after giving it a name. Don’t forget to save your project before
closing the software. Reloading the saved project allows for adjustments to be made without having to
retake measurements.
Follow the steps in the Dirac Live software,
or check out our video guide using this link:
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