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Does ARC's results depend on the quality of monitors I use? How does the
quality of my monitors affect ARC 2 results?
ARC 2 will improve any kind of monitor type in any room at any level
of quality. Of course, there are aspects of the monitors that will always
translate to the final hearing experience even after applying the ARC 2
process. For example, good power handling, power amps with distor-
tion-free performance, detail level, accuracy, and so on. ARC System 2
will improve any kind of monitor-room matching, and the higher the
quality the monitors, the better the final results will be.
Can I use ARC System 2 if I have a subwoofer?
Yes. Just connect your system so that ARC System 2 can measure and
correct your Left and Right speakers, with the inclusion of the sub-
woofer. ARC System 2 will correct the subwoofer frequency ranges as
well considering its emission part of the Main Left and Right monitors.
Will I need to change the way I am used to working with my DAW?
No. The only difference is having the ARC 2 Plug-In always inserted
on your stereo master bus (you need to turn OFF the correction when
bouncing the final mix down). If you use mastering processors on the
main stereo master bus make sure to put these before ARC 2. ARC 2
will always have to be the very latest processor in your audio path. A
few (the list is growing) DAWs also have dedicated monitoring bus, so
inserting the plug-in on this bus is the best possible option.
Can I use another measurement microphone instead of the included one?
No, this is not possible. To achieve the best possible accuracy, ARC 2
must know the exact frequency response and directional pattern of the
microphone used. That is why the entire system is especially calibrated
to the ARC 2 Measurement Microphone and cannot be used with other
measurement microphones. Using another measurement microphone
with the ARC System 2 will give unpredictable results.
Can I use the included microphone for recordings other than for measurement?
Yes. Measurement microphones usually exhibit a flat frequency
response, at the expense of a poor sensitivity and a noise level
that is too high for high quality recording. The ARC 2 Measurement
Microphone exhibits a flat frequency response as well, but at the same
time, the sensitivity noise level and max SPL are extremely good. So
once you have measured your room, you'll be pleased by how well this
microphone sounds when recording various acoustic sources. This turns
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