As audioXpress has reported (see audioXpress December 2021 edition) IK Multimedia offers a complete solution to correct poor room acoustics and improve the audio monitoring accuracy of studios with its ARC System 3. The solution, which combines an ultra-accurate measurement microphone, room analysis software, and a correction plug-in, is a simple-to-use package that delivers professional-level results for home studios, even allowing users to intentionally shape their sounds to emulate devices (e.g., TVs, smartphones, and car audio systems, as well as many popular studio monitors).
And this approach is ideally combined with IK Multimedia's own iLoud MTM high-resolution, compact studio monitors, to create a fully integrated, consistent solution. These monitors feature built-in DSP and Physical Response Linearization (PRL) to correct the system’s performance in real time and, of course, are bundled with the ARC software and reference microphone for built-in acoustic self-calibration.
The new firmware update leverages the unique features of IK's MTM monitors to bring enhanced performance for surround sound and immersive systems. With the explosion of Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats, studios of all sizes are rushing to implement multichannel monitoring, from 5.1 to 7.1.4 and beyond. IK's affordable iLoud MTM offers powerful features that make it an ideal multichannel partner, not only lower cost, but truly integrated - and upgradable.
iLoud MTM's built-in ARC self-calibration means it adjusts in seconds to any placement at the press of a button, including ceiling-mounting, correcting their output to ensure the most precise, balanced sound from every position, without struggling with placement and spacing. This makes iLoud MTM ideal monitors for multichannel installations, being linear phase and having a point-source emission that's very accurate at any distance. This minimizes the inaccuracies conventional speakers introduce in the imaging, which is critical for multichannel and immersive setups.
iLoud MTM's midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer design boasts dramatically more controlled vertical dispersion than typical designs. This minimizes the speakers' interaction with room acoustics (and each other), making them ideal for rooms not custom-tuned for surround audio. Just as importantly, iLoud MTM monitors make setting up a multichannel rig easy. Being 30 - 50% smaller and lighter than comparable studio monitors, users will find placing ceiling monitors much simpler, in any size room.
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