Audyssey question

[55katest55]

So if I have no boom mic (whatever that stand is that holds the microphone from above), how should I place the mic during audyssey calibration?

Also, if all I care about is my seating position, should I still measure at the other positions?

Thanks!

 

[sholling]

I live alone and have a recliner so I do the 3 placement calibration as 1) seated fully upright, 2) foot-rest up and back upright, 3) 50% reclined. Why? Why not?

For the mic I use a small camera tripod to set the mic at ear level and use the tilt/pan arm as a spacer to keep the mic from getting too close to the seat back.

 

[MDS]

It would be best to go buy a camera tripod. Holding the mic in your hand can interfere with the sound because it will bounce off of you and possibly affect the results.

Tripods are about $15 at Radio Shack.

 

[55katest55]

What if I place it on the couch where I'll be sitting? I never hold it.

 

[its phillip]

You should try to have it at ear level.

 

[timoteo]

I stack my couch cushions so the mic is on top at ear level. This is a good way if you dont have a stand. Free too!!

 

[zhimbo]

Also, if all I care about is my seating position, should I still measure at the other positions?

You could do it 3 times in the same spot, so it would average the three readings; or from slightly different locations assuming you sometimes slouch or lean over.

A camera tripod is probably best, but I have used propped up cushions in a pinch.

 

[PENG]

If you email Audyssey I bet they will respond within 36 hours. Anyway, if you do ask them they will tell you to do it for as many positions as possible regardless. It is not about averaging, but using more positions will allow the system to collect more information about your room and do a better EQ job.

 

[55katest55]

If you email Audyssey I bet they will respond within 36 hours. Anyway, if you do ask them they will tell you to do it for as many positions as possible regardless. It is not about averaging, but using more positions will allow the system to collect more information about your room and do a better EQ job.

Bingo. I love the ask Audyssey site. I've never seen a site where the founder and creator of a huge technology personally answers every question (and quickly too).

Hi,

Yes, it's very important to measure multiple positions in the listening area even if you only sit in one place. It's one of the basic principles of Audyssey algorithms.

Best regards,
Chris Kyriakakis
Founder and CTO, Audyssey

 

[Adam]

I used to place my mic on top of pillows. Then, I switched to boxes to have a flatter surface. Currently, I place it on top of a Swiffer Sweeper handle segment to elevate it to the proper height and simulate a tripod in that the mic shouldn't be affected by the mounting surface.

 

[cpp]

Not to hijack this thread but, what did we do before 2002 before there was "Audyssey", it's not like stereo equipment and simple surrounds system weren't around before then and there was quality speakers, amps, pre amps, decent receivers. The mid 90’s there was Dolby Pro Logic but also Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 encoding, heck surround sound went way back.
http://www.5dot1.com/articles/history_of_surround_sound.html

So what did we do before Audyssey, I guess most utilized sound level meters (SPL) and sound loudness meters, frequency analyzers, graphic level recorders and the ears. Man have things changed