Can I use a anthem mike with REW

ken996

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
Marantz 7010
Main Amp
n/a
Additional Amp
n/a
Other Amp
n/a
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
OPPO
Front Speakers
Martin Logan
Center Channel Speaker
Martian logan
Surround Speakers
Martin Logan
Surround Back Speakers
Martin Logan
Front Height Speakers
Martin Logan
Rear Height Speakers
NA
Subwoofers
two SVS SB 4000
Other Speakers or Equipment
NA
Video Display Device
LG 65 OLED
Screen
NA
Remote Control
NA
Streaming Subscriptions
NA
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
 

John Mulcahy

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You can use the mic without a cal file, just don't pay too much attention to what it is showing above a few kHz. Fine for working out sub/speaker/listening positions, integrating subs and mains and the like.
 

Bunandburger

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
Anthem MRX 720
Main Amp
Crown XLS 2002
Additional Amp
Crown XLS 2002
Front Speakers
Klipsch RP-280F
Center Channel Speaker
Klipsch RC-64 III
Surround Speakers
Klipsch RP-502S
Subwoofers
GSG MiniMarty UM18-22 (2)
I was going to post this exact question. So, for subwoofer integration and alignment the Anthem mic is adequate without a cal file?

You can use the mic without a cal file, just don't pay too much attention to what it is showing above a few kHz. Fine for working out sub/speaker/listening positions, integrating subs and mains and the like.
 

Test4echo

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
Anthem MRX
Front Speakers
Paradigm Studio 60 V1
Center Channel Speaker
Paradaigm Ref
Surround Speakers
Paradigm Mini Monitors
Subwoofers
SVS PB 3000
I use my ARC Mic. works fine for most purposes in REW.

Compare a sweep graph using the Left Speaker In ARC Genesis (calibrated), then use REW with the ARC Mic (uncalibrated) and do the same sweep. I used an SPL meter to confirm both were at 75db. Compare both graphs and you see where the differences are.
They arent exactly the same of course, but, as John said, below a few Khz your good.

For Phase, sub placement, mains intergration, works great!

Yea, I tried for a long time to get that calibration file unencrypted to no avail. I actually called Anthem and asked. This is exactly what the Tech said to me:

"Thats our proprietarty software, why the hell would we allow our Mic to be used with our competition?"

I laughed at him, then I said to him, REW was free, what competition?

Alas..to no avail as well.
 
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