KRK ERGO manual Introduction

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ERGO Room Correction System. We appreciate your trust in us. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is an exciting product that enhances the performance on any loudspeaker/monitor system by digitally correcting your room’s acoustic problems. A few of ERGO’s bells and whistles are:

•High-performance, state-of-the-art Digital Signal Processor for room correction and analysis

•Mastering grade Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog converters

•Standalone correction - No computer is required for room correction

•Analog or Digital Inputs/Interfaces

•Large Analog Volume Control

•Built-in speaker selector

•Top-notch RoomPerfect™ technology corrects phase and frequency problems

•ERGO Cal Software compatible with Mac and PC platforms

•Professional calibrated measurement microphone

1.1The idea behind ERGO

There are a lot of great sounds out there - whether they come from professional musicians or a regular Joe trying to unwind from the stresses of life. But, there aren’t always great rooms, or studios, to back up that sound. ERGO was developed after years of listening to the same comments - that mixes don’t sound the same outside of the studio. And, true, there are several other room correction products out there already. But, typically they’re only analyzing and correcting 1-8 EQ points. ERGO uses multiple measurements and thousands of EQ points to control your audio environment. Our 3D model allows you to preserve the “good” characteristics of the room, while correcting the bad.

ERGO doesn’t color the sound or produce an artificially sterile environment. So after using ERGO, you will hear the difference. You will be able to “trust” the sound of your room, concentrate on your music, mix faster and accurately, and create mixes that will properly translate to other listening environments. That’s why KRK developed ERGO. Because really, how good is a great track that only sounds great in your room?

1.2ERGO – A Complete System

ERGO is a complete room analysis and correction system. All of the components have been carefully selected to work in perfect harmony to provide the most accurate room analysis and correction system on the market today. The ERGO system consists of 3 main components:

•ERGO Mic – Calibrated Measurement Microphone

•The ERGO base unit – Room Correction System

•ERGO Cal Software – Room Analysis and Control

To configure ERGO’s parameters and check system information, just open ERGO’s Control Panel. (For more information about ERGO’s Control Panel please read Chapter 4).

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