iPhone mic room correction

[timfrommass]

So the instructions for the ultra says to point the mic towards the speakers for room correction. My iPhone 13 Pro has a front mic on the notch if the screen, a rear mic, and bottom mic. Which is in use for the calibration process?

 

[timfrommass]

No one has an answer on this? Including the Wiim team?

 

[Dako]

You should use the bottom mic for room correction

 

[timfrommass]

thanks for that info! The instructions say to point your mic towards the speakers. The visual instructions show the mic pointing up towards the ceiling. Would the later be the correct positioning?

 

[Mr Ee]

I think it's been mentioned before that visual instructions may be 'misleading'.
Try both, see if there's any difference in the results.

 

[MCG555]

So the instructions for the ultra says to point the mic towards the speakers for room correction.

Isn‘t that cleat enough? Most of the iphones just have 1 mic, and it‘s atthe bottom…

 

[timfrommass]

Isn‘t that cleat enough? Most of the iphones just have 1 mic, and it‘s atthe bottom…

I think all iPhones after X (so most in use currently) have multiple mics, so no.

The second part of my question, which you only partially quoted for some reason, is that the visual instructions are different from the verbal instructions.

 

[timfrommass]

I think it's been mentioned before that visual instructions may be 'misleading'.
Try both, see if there's any difference in the results.

I’d rather just know the correct way, haha. I would think that someone from Wiim could provide definitive clarity

 

[MCG555]

I think all iPhones after X (so most in use currently) have multiple mics, so no.

The second part of my question, which you only partially quoted for some reason, is that the visual instructions are different from the verbal instructions.

Well, you don‘t have to listen, but then don‘t ask!

 

[timfrommass]

Well, you don‘t have to listen, but then don‘t ask!

You’re the one clearly not listening. But sure carry on

 

[ArthurStereo]

thanks for that info! The instructions say to point your mic towards the speakers. The visual instructions show the mic pointing up towards the ceiling. Would the later be the correct positioning?

The graphic instructions are okay. It shows that you should hold the phone flat, with the microphone facing the speakers. The arrow indicates which side the microphone should be on. Everything is obvious, where is the ceiling indicated there? RC on the iPhone works quite well.

 

[danielez]

Keep in mind that microphones are most probably omnidirectional. So direction is not important at all

 

[harkpabst]

Keep in mind that microphones are most probably omnidirectional. So direction is not important at all

It depends on the frequency range. No mic is omnidirectional over the entire range.

 

[Raggendebarbie]

It doesn't really matter. Just go through the process a couple of times and try different angles.
I was doing It mic to the back the first time, not really paying attention and got very good results.
Then I realized I had to probably flip It. Did all sorts of testing that way, lost track and then much later I thought, I think the first one still sounded best. Got good results mic forward too, but with more focus on the higher frequencies. Somehow, in reverse gives me better results as otherwise It gets too bright. So I'd say, try any direction and decide on which you prefer. I think also because I'm in a small room and It can compensate on what comes back from the wall better to create a calmer soundstage. Just guessing.