(December 14, 2023) Today, Dirac announced that Dirac Live's Bass Control module is available for several existing and upcoming AV receivers and preamplifiers from Denon and Marantz. At launch, seven mid-range and high-end Denon and Marantz units will be able to run Dirac Live Bass Control. All that's needed is an over-the-air software update that will allow customers to purchase a license to activate Dirac Live Bass Control on their selected unit.
Powered by machine learning and AI, Dirac Live Bass Control intelligently co-optimizes a system’s subwoofers and speakers to deliver consistent and even bass. The software aggregates measurement and location data from each subwoofer to determine how a system’s bass is distributed throughout the room. It then identifies gaps in the sound waves and distributes bass evenly across the listening area. The resulting system ensures time alignment among all speakers while also adjusting phase at low frequencies. It's also designed to deliver a smoother low-frequency transition at the crossover point between a subwoofer(s) and speakers
One of Bass Control's more interesting consumer-centric features is that it allows subwoofers to be positioned most anywhere in a room – wherever most aesthetically pleasing – without sacrificing performance for design or vice versa.
“The integration of Dirac Live Room Correction into Denon and Marantz units was a significant step forward in both deepening Dirac’s market penetration and elevating product performance for each brand’s large and loyal customer base,” said Rikard Hellerfelt, Dirac’s VP of Consumer & E-commerce. “Now, we’re going even further by making high-quality bass accessible to everyone from professional integrators and audiophiles to the broader consumer market. This is an important moment for our teams and the industry as a whole.”
The following models are eligible for an upgrade:
- Denon's AVR/AVC-A1H, AVR/AVC-X3800H, AVR/AVC-X4800H, and AVR/AVC-X6800H
- Marantz's AV 10, CINEMA 40, and CINEMA 50
To install, eligible Denon owners should click here, and Marantz owners should click here. Payment and software upgrades are managed directly through both links.
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