Owner's Manual

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4.3 MICROPHONE STAND ASSEMBLY
If using the mobile device’s microphone, skip this section.
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or on the seat according to whichever way puts the microphone capsule in its proper position.
4.4 MICROPHONE POSITIONING
This section mainly applies to the personal computer version and full ARC kit since the mobile app version will guide you
when using the mobile device’s microphone or the dual-jack microphone. The dual-jack microphone may also be used with
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Proper microphone positioning is essential for good results. Multiple positions are required to prevent standing waves or
boundaries from skewing results.
• The microphone must point straight up.
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measurement.
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this position. For the remaining positions, place the microphone in the most often used parts of the listening area while
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must be a circle or box around the listening chair - do not use a position more than once!
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If most or all listening positions are close to a wall:
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In summary:
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to a large listening area.
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- Use mic positions close to walls. If all seating positions are against the rear wall, three or more mic positions should be in
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all the same distance from the wall.