Oh man, do you analyze every tid bits of wording I say?"Octave" is not really an appropriate term to refer to different smoothing options, in case that's what you meant to say.
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Sorry. I use both but for calibration IOS.
PS - I typed it wrong I wanted to say I CAN’T find…
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That was how I read itSorry. I use both but for calibration IOS.
PS - I typed it wrong I wanted to say I CAN’T find…
. Are you looking in the right place, can you show a screenshot of the Room Correction settings options?pjorgenunes
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That was how I read it
Now I really feel stupid…
I was almost sure it was updated on iPhone, but it was not!
Updated it and voilá!
Thank you for your help, and sorry for my mistake
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No, it's not just your words ...Oh man, do you analyze every tid bits of wording I say?
So I tried this new smoothing setting with all 3 settings and save each run. I like 1/3 octave setting it sound mellow and diffuse sound field. Wiim is not done adding features on rc and more on the way.No, it's not just your words ...
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Speak for yourself. It is very useful for me.
Considering that I already had an automatic EQ per channel (BK curve, with default values), I wanted to try other EQs by playing with the various Smoothing Settings that the App now offers. I then made and saved EQs at 1/3; 1/6, 1/12 octave.
Well, as I said I am not an expert in RC, quite the opposite, but I would say that everything is working at his best. I compared the EQ curves I already had and the three new ones I got. I noticed that all the curves are not the same, but similar. They differ subtly, both in the corrected frequencies and in the interventions applied ( Gain & Q).
It is this similarity that makes me think that ARC does a good job. I would have been much more skeptical or puzzled if from one EQ to the next I had noticed a real upheaval. As in completely different EQs.
Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my thinking.
Well, as I said I am not an expert in RC, quite the opposite, but I would say that everything is working at his best. I compared the EQ curves I already had and the three new ones I got. I noticed that all the curves are not the same, but similar. They differ subtly, both in the corrected frequencies and in the interventions applied ( Gain & Q).
It is this similarity that makes me think that ARC does a good job. I would have been much more skeptical or puzzled if from one EQ to the next I had noticed a real upheaval. As in completely different EQs.
Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my thinking.
I tried 3 smoothing on stereo rc and to my ear 1/3 octave is my liking. I guess before they added this feature it was already defaulted at 1/6.
These are approaches (1/3 octaves) that can be crossed and also proposed in the cal files of micro measurements......( no or with 1/3 at 0 or 90...)
the wiim managers could come and explain this new functionality in a few words here... but generally speaking, slip a few words into each situation on subjects of this type...
(ps: accumulating small additional functions of this type does not excuse the absence of essential elements in rc mode...)
the wiim managers could come and explain this new functionality in a few words here... but generally speaking, slip a few words into each situation on subjects of this type...
(ps: accumulating small additional functions of this type does not excuse the absence of essential elements in rc mode...)
I absolutely agree. WiiM or @RyanWithWiim should explain in detail what the new settings do or what we should expect by using one rather than another.
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As with much of the other functionality it should be updated in the FAQs.
It's fine with all the new software but an important part of software development is documentation and that seems to be missing.
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Hey everyone, the room correction article has been updated to include the new enhancements. You can check it out here for more details. If you're interested in seeing something in more detail, let me know and I'll add it to our list of tech topics to go into in the future.
Smoothing: In Room Correction, smoothing reduces small fluctuations in the frequency response curve, making it easier to interpret and focus on overall trends. It removes unnecessary details caused by noise or measurement artifacts, prevents overcompensation during adjustments, and helps achieve a more natural correction outcome.
Smoothing: In Room Correction, smoothing reduces small fluctuations in the frequency response curve, making it easier to interpret and focus on overall trends. It removes unnecessary details caused by noise or measurement artifacts, prevents overcompensation during adjustments, and helps achieve a more natural correction outcome.
- 1/3 Octave Smoothing: Balances detail with overall trends.
- 1/6 Octave Smoothing: Retains more detail while maintaining readability.
- 1/12 Octave Smoothing: Provides highly detailed adjustments for fine-tuning specific areas.
Hi @RyanWithWiim,
Do you have any general, easy-to-understand advice on how to use these effectively?
For example, it might be easier to understand if you could provide specific examples of use, such as "1/12 or 1/6 is more effective in the lower register, and 1/3 is more effective in the middle register."
Thank you.
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I think what you said in your post is pretty accurateHi @RyanWithWiim,
Do you have any general, easy-to-understand advice on how to use these effectively?
For example, it might be easier to understand if you could provide specific examples of use, such as "1/12 or 1/6 is more effective in the lower register, and 1/3 is more effective in the middle register."
Thank you.
. The variable smoothing in REW uses less smoothing at low frequencies and more at higher frequencies. Maybe WiiM could add a variable smoothing option for those who want correct over a wider frequency range.I agree, but completion could be in a month or three years.
Right now I can run different smoothing RCs and combine the two RC results manually, but this is not something anyone can easily do. So in practice it is difficult to determine the best way to use them.
It might be helpful to have some advice of the best frequency band for each smoothing value.
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I completely agree with @Wiimer request.
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Do you have any general, easy-to-understand advice on how to use these effectively?
For example, it might be easier to understand if you could provide specific examples of use, such as "1/12 or 1/6 is more effective in the lower register, and 1/3 is more effective in the middle register."
We want easy to understand setting because what was provided are technical standpoint that many of us don’t understand. Maybe an explanation like 1/3 is leaning toward to bass heavy and smooth treble. A simple term like this will help us not so tech savvy understand.
Actually I think the explanation is pretty clear:
Smoothing: In Room Correction, smoothing reduces small fluctuations in the frequency response curve, making it easier to interpret and focus on overall trends. It removes unnecessary details caused by noise or measurement artifacts, prevents overcompensation during adjustments, and helps achieve a more natural correction outcome.
So, 1/3 smooting is the strongest, 1/12 the weakest smoothing. Which means 1/3 corrects maybe too much, 1/12 might correct too little.
Nobody has the answer to what is best for your room, as every room is different.
It‘ll be trial and error.
The default value is certainly a good point to start…
Smoothing: In Room Correction, smoothing reduces small fluctuations in the frequency response curve, making it easier to interpret and focus on overall trends. It removes unnecessary details caused by noise or measurement artifacts, prevents overcompensation during adjustments, and helps achieve a more natural correction outcome.
So, 1/3 smooting is the strongest, 1/12 the weakest smoothing. Which means 1/3 corrects maybe too much, 1/12 might correct too little.
Nobody has the answer to what is best for your room, as every room is different.
It‘ll be trial and error.
The default value is certainly a good point to start…
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