Audiolense expertise ?

I intend buying Audiolense XO in order to implement active crossovers. I am willing to have a go at getting to grips with it but everything I’ve read and watched about Audiolense confirms that it is pretty complex. I would like some assurance that I am going to be able to make the most of it and, perhaps more importantly, that I learn enough about it to be able to implement it in relation to any given set of speakers.

I am therefore looking for someone who has a fair degree of expertise in its use who I could call upon to answer specific questions either by email or if more appropriate by telephone / video call. I am willing to pay someone for this service based on an hourly charge at a rate to be agreed. Interactions would be at their convenience and I would not place unreasonable demands upon them.

Mitch does offer a consultancy service but it is more geared towards him designing a set of filters for a specific speaker and the service is structured in a way that seems to minimise direct interactions. My primary aim is to learn how to use the software to best effect and that sort of educational imperative is not the principal goal of Mitch’s offering as I understand it.

So, if you have the relevant expertise and would be interested in my proposition then please let me know.

Iansr said:

My primary aim is to learn how to use the software to best effect and that sort of educational imperative is not the principal goal of Mitch’s offering as I understand it.

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Your understanding is incorrect. Each Al customer at the end of the calibration process receives a 20 to 30 minute instructional video walkthrough using their own measurements showing "best practice" on how to get the best possible filter design that is repeatable. Further, I point out areas for experimentation, different target designs, FDW settings, and areas to watch out for, specific to that persons system/room/loudspeakers. It is the fastest way to get up to speed on Audiolense.

I have mentioned this to you multiple times since you first contacted me over 4 years ago. Just because my calibration service does not meet your specific requirements does not mean you can misrepresent my business offering that is clearly spelled out here. Clients seem to be happy with this educational approach based on the reviews.

Mitch, it was certainly not my intent to misrepresent your offering and if I have done that then I sincerely apologise.

I completely acknowledge that the video you provide as part of the service has educational content, but at the same time I think you will agree that the “principal goal” (as I referred to in my post) of the service is not education and does not have the “educational imperative” that I also referred to.

I want to stress in no uncertain terms that my post was in no way intended as a criticism of you or your service. I have no doubt whatsoever that what you offer is an extremely professional service and it is clear from customer feedback that they are more than satisfied with your deliverables. The only reason I mentioned your service was to pre-empt people who might have suggested that it would suit my needs.

I do not doubt that the video would be very helpful in relation to my goal of learning how use AL, its just that I think that being able to consult with someone in a more direct and interactive way would be even more helpful to me personally.

Users help each other all the time here. And then there’s a 3 month window where you can reverse the purchase if you’re unsatisfied with the results, progress or whatever. So my advice to you is to get off the fence.

Let me also add a few words about what Mitch brings to the table.

First, he has the experience and technical knowledge to optimize the correction procedure. That’s the hard part technically.

Second, he also understands what you can expect from an optimal filter. Some people wants more bass, larger sound stage, larger instruments, more air, less foreard etc. Some if this comes with a neutral correction while some of it may you require tradeoffs … more of this will give less of that etc. Mitch is very attentive towards different preferences as well as the tradeoffs.

Third, it is always valuable to have a person at your side who sees and hears and knows that «this is as good as it gets» given the hardware and acoustics. And Mitch is equipped to listen to how your corrected rig sounds and do that type of assessment. There’s a mental switch between listening for faults and weaknrsses (tweak mode) and enjoying the music. It is so much easier to flip the switch if you’re assured that this is practically as good as it gets. And Mitch will help you get there much faster.

But a lot of users figure everything out themselves … with a little help from forum buddies.

To make an analogy with golf: A lot of golfer who visit the greatest links courses i Scotland choose to hire a caddy. They carry the bag, help the player with strategy, club selection and reading putts. And they are also very good company around the course. Me myself I prefer to carry my own clubs and figure out the course myself. I want that part of the experience although some green reading assistance would have helped the score for sure.

Mitch is probably the best «caddy» there is when it comes to Audiolense. So he is your man if you want a caddy. But you can probably figure it out without a caddy if that suits you better. It will just require more effort and wisdom.

Duly noted Bernt, thanks.