I give you my impression of Krix's MX20 "Wall of Sound" system, as well as tell you about its limitations and what we might do about it.
Krix MX20 “Wall of Sound” Impressions
Plug Dirac Live USB Mic Directly into Denon or Marantz AVR (Updated)
Dirac Live will allow you to plug the UMIK-1 USB calibration microphone directly into the AVR, if you so wish, as opposed to the laptop or PC that Dirac Live is running on. As far as I understand, this is a first for Dirac Live! UPDATE 9 Jun 2023: Even though the manual does not... Continue Reading →
Audyssey is Officially Launching MultEQ-X Pro
MultEQ-X Pro is a software package that's available for A/V businesses and installers, as opposed to MultEQ-X that is consumer-oriented. While MultEQ-X Pro has been around for 6 months or so, if you new who to email to request access, Audyssey is officially launching the program across the board today, 14 March 2023. The following... Continue Reading →
Audyssey MultEQ-X Review
I finally review MultEQ-X and tell you what I like and not like about it. You can also trust me to break it while I'm at it.
Should You Use Internal or External Patterns with HCFR
I explore whether internal or external patterns are better to use with HCFR.
Creating Your First HCFR Project
I talk you through how to create your first HCFR project to start calibrating your display and explain how to find your way around the project screen.
Dynamic Image Processing on Displays
Dynamic Image Processing generally works alongside Dynamic Light Control to improve image quality on displays. We have a look the type of dynamic image processing manufacturers employ and why.
Multi Sub Optimiser (MSO) Review
I review Multi Sub Optimiser by talking about the scenarios I ran and how they fared in my space.
How to Use Sensor Matrix Corrections in HCFR and in JVC Autocal (CCMX)
I talk about the creation and usage of Matrix Correction (CCMX) files in HCFR and JVC Autocal.
Dynamic Light Control on Displays
Dynamic light control on projector can take the form of lamp or laser dimming or dynamic irises, while on flat panels, full-panel, edge or full-array local dimming. We discuss these different methods in this article.
REL HT/1508 Predator Review
I give you my impressions of the REL HT/1508 (Predator) dual-subwoofer setup and I compared them to my previous SVS PB2000s.
How to Create and Use CCSS Files in HCFR?
I talk about CCSS file creation and usage with HCFR. I also touch on CCSS file usage in JVC Autocal.
Sensor Selection for HCFR
I talk about Sensor Selection with HCFR. While this is not a detailed article, it should serve as an introduction to newcomers.
How To Install HCFR and a Compatible Sensor
A high-level guide explaining installation of HCFR and a compatible sensor ready for calibration.
What is Display Brightness, Contrast, Greyscale, Gamma and Colour?
I discuss the basics characteristics of displays that everyone who is half serious about home cinema needs to know about: brightness, contrast, greyscale, gamma, colour gamut and colour volume.