Lexicon MC-12 manual Proper, Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone Check

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POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR THE MICROPHONE CHECK

Proper microphone placement is essential to achieve the desired automatic calibration results. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to properly position the microphones for the microphone check.

PROPER

Figure 2-2. Proper microphone placement for the microphone check.

Rear

Left

Side

Left

Rear

Right

Front

Left

Microphone

Side

 

Right

Center

Subwoofer

Front

Right

The microphones SHOULD be positioned:

as close together as possible

relatively centered between and equidistant from the front left and right loudspeakers

in a clear line-of-sight path with the loudspeakers

in a location unobstructed by furniture and other fixtures

in a location where echoes will not obscure calibration noise signals

at least 2 feet (0.61m) from all loudspeakers and walls

within 30 feet (9.14m) of all loudspeakers

The listening room to the left shows proper microphone placement for the microphone check. The microphones are clustered in an unobstructed location that is relatively centered between and equidistant from the front left and right loudspeakers.

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Contents MC-12Controller Version 4 EQ Page Customer Service Introduction Understanding Room Equalization Page Understanding Room Equalization Understanding Room Equalization Loudspeaker Sound in a RoomUnderstanding Room Equalization 1KHz Reflected waves Direct waves 100Hz On a Room ModesSurround Sound Issues Distance setting point for side speakers Understanding Room Equalization Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Page Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ About Automatic CalibrationConfiguring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Connecting the Microphones Proper Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone CheckImproper Performing the Microphone Check Once a successful microphone check has been performed Result Description Troubleshooting Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic CalibrationProper Rear Left Side Right Front Microphone Proper Improper microphone placement for automatic calibration Improper Performing Automatic Calibration Room EQEQ Distances Levels Room EQ Adjusting Room Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Distances or Output Levels Adjusting Room Correction Room EQRemote Control Commands Button Zone 2 CommandV4 EQ Menu Trees Check MicrophonesEQ Distances Levels Audio Controls Main Menu Mode Adjust Audio Controls Setup SET Distances
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