User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- I Contents
- II License Agreement
- III What's New in ARC System 2
- What's New in ARC System 2
- Chapter 1 ARC System 2 Overview
- Chapter 2 The ARC System 2 components
- Chapter 3 Setup for measurements
- Chapter 4 Using the ARC 2 Measurement
- 4.1 Opening the ARC 2 Measurement software
- 4.2 Welcome to the ARC System 2
- 4.3 STEP 1 - Microphone Selection
- 4.4 STEP 2 - Set up your Audio I/O
- 4.5 STEP 3 - Put the Measurement Microphone at the main position and adjust levels
- 4.5.1 Microphone orientation
- 4.5.2 Microphone height
- 4.6 STEP 4 - Take measurements
- 4.6.1 Examples of measurement locations in various room types
- 4.6.2 Take Measurements
- 4.7 STEP 5 - Save your system correction
- Chapter 5 Using the ARC 2 Plug-In
- 5.1 ARC 2 Plug-In interface
- 5.1.1 Play Window
- 5.1.2 Measurement menu
- 5.1.3 Target Curve menu
- 5.1.4 Virtual Monitoring Feature
- 5.1.5 Frequency Response Graphs
- 5.1.6 Speaker Icons
- 5.1.7 Peak Meter
- 5.1.8 Correction ON switch and TRIM knob
- 5.1.9 Other controls
- 5.2 Edit Window
- 5.2.1 EQ points
- 5.2.2 Custom 1-4 buttons
- 5.2.3 Apply button
- 5.2.4 Flat button
- 5.2.5 Combined L/R Correction
- 5.2.6 Full Range Bass Correction
- 5.3 Monitor Control Window
- 5.3.1 Main volume knob
- 5.3.2 Dim switch
- 5.3.3 Mute switch
- 5.3.4 Mode selector
- 5.3.5 MIDI Assign of Remote Controls
- 5.4 Opening the ARC 2 Plug-In in your DAW
- 5.5 Using the ARC 2 Plug-In
- 5.6 Suggestions for the best ARC System 2 usage
- Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Chapter 8 Support
1 - Overview
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ARC System 2
RC System 2 features Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 room correction technology
which measures sound information throughout your listening area in vari-
ous zones of the room and then combines this information to create an accu-
rate equalization solution for the room’s acoustical problems. The equaliza-
tion solution then corrects both time and frequency response problems more
effectively and efficiently than any other room correction EQ on the market.
The ARC System 2 represents one of the most advanced solutions to acous-
tic problems for any DAW-based studio, and it dramatically improves the
acoustics of home and project studios as well as correcting even the most
thorough acoustically treated high-end studio. The ARC System 2 produces
results like you have never heard before to improve the accuracy of your
monitoring system. When you experience the ARC System 2, the perspective
of what you are recording, mixing or mastering becomes immediately clear
and reliable.
The audible results are:
• Low-end alterations (typically added by small rooms) are removed
with better low frequency control.
• More consistent frequency response across the entire range.
• Tonal balance is restored which lets you create more accurate mixes.
And the following advantages are achieved:
• Room defects will no longer divert your attention, and you can focus
solely on the music while also reducing ear fatigue.
• You can mix faster and better, because now you are sure about what
you are hearing.
• Achieve greater consistency on your music productions.
• Create mixes that translate to the outside world without problems.
Moreover, if you are a traveling musician, you can conveniently bring the
ARC System 2 with you and quickly measure/correct any studio or room so
you can produce music in any environment to maximize your time and fuel
your creative power.