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BACCH4MAC Short Review / first impressions
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Auke te Winkel
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So Stratos requires measuring HRTFs for all virtual speaker angles AND it requires a player outputting multichannel PCM to a virtual audio device, correct?
Wouldn't that mean that it could be replicated using those same measured HRTFs (assuming you have the binaural mics) and
A) Bacch4mac Pro's 3D mixer for downmixing to a stereo binaural file, or
B) Realtime binaural downmix by routing audio through CamillaDSP, 12 ch in, 2 out and then through Bacch?
Wouldn't that mean that it could be replicated using those same measured HRTFs (assuming you have the binaural mics) and
A) Bacch4mac Pro's 3D mixer for downmixing to a stereo binaural file, or
B) Realtime binaural downmix by routing audio through CamillaDSP, 12 ch in, 2 out and then through Bacch?
I have it setup and running for one week now. My first real use was watching on Apple tv the movie F1. This delivered a very nice experience comparable with an blue ray disks with a regular Dolby 5.1 system. Main advantage of the stratos is for me the better quality sound from hifi set with subwoofer I use. My Dolby surround set has lesser quality gear. Surround music I don't know yet, but that's not really my aim. In future I will connect the blue ray player with the Nuprime 16-AIP with Dante as recommend by Edgar.
I'm still undecided on Stratos. I guess I have one more day....
95% of the music in my library is 2-channel, so I just don't envision using the Stratos feature very often...
95% of the music in my library is 2-channel, so I just don't envision using the Stratos feature very often...
I know you all were waiting with bated breath to see if I would buy the Stratos module for $1500 before the midnight deadline, and I've decided that I'll happily pay $3000 when I add a screen to my music room and can watch a lot of content with multichannel audio there. Until then, I'm content with the awesome presentation of two-channel content provided by BACCH-ORC.
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Anyone had success measuring filters under V15?
I just made some 2-step BACCH ORC filters and then proceeded to run measurement sweeps. After I ran the measurement sweeps, the filters I had just created disappeared, replaced by the default filters that come in the software package. Perhaps a new bug.
Thanks all
I just made some 2-step BACCH ORC filters and then proceeded to run measurement sweeps. After I ran the measurement sweeps, the filters I had just created disappeared, replaced by the default filters that come in the software package. Perhaps a new bug.
Thanks all
Did you have head tracking enabled when you did the measurements? I asked about that and was told the measurement sweeps aren't intended for use with head tracking, so it's "not a bug". I don't know if I agree, but there you have it
doorofnight
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I'm still at 14.2.. 
How does one update to the newest version?
How do you do a measurement sweep after creating filters with head tracking?
How does one update to the newest version?How do you do a measurement sweep after creating filters with head tracking?
After one pays the $248 annual tech support/upgrade fee, one gets an email with a link to the newest version.I'm still at 14.2..
doorofnight
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I haven’t been receiving those emails, despite upgrading to ORC less than a year ago. I will reach out to them to resolve this.
@edit, I guess using "one" was a bit formal/strange
@edit, I guess using "one" was a bit formal/strange
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I try to use correct English and always endeavor not to use "you."I haven’t been receiving those emails, despite upgrading to ORC less than a year ago. I will reach out to them to resolve this.
@edit, I guess using "one" was a bit formal/strange
No improvements that I can see other than the presence of the grayed-out Stratos module.
doorofnight
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I boldly installed Tahoe 26.5 and BACCH is still running! However, I’d like some advice regarding head tracking. Currently, I need a lot of light in my room for it to work, but I’d prefer to dim the lights. Which cameras do you recommend?
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One version has the IR tracking. My experience is it’s about the contrast as my camera catches the ceiling lights and blows out the tracking. Dimmer and avoiding direct light in the camera helps. My issues.
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The ELP OV2710 camera (aliexpress or amazon) works well and automatically switches between ambient and IR light.
You should select the right focal length depending if you are on a desk or couch.
A field of view of 50 up to 87 degrees like the KL36 works well for long and short couch distances. Even the 80mm KL80 lens should be enough and avoids disturbing lights.
Regarding latest OS:
Theoretica told me, that there will be an ARM-native version in time in 2027 for the future OS.
It's good if users keep them informed on error or warning messages.
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doorofnight
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Can the ELP OV2710 be mounted on a tripod with a screw? I use a flexibele tripod.
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Yes, I use a tripod on a low-board
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I now have the LP OV2710 cam.. this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UV89ASO?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
(ELP 1080P USB Camera with Box Housing Autofocus High Speed PC Cameras Wide Angle with 100degree No Distortion Lens Mini UVC USB2.0 Webcam OV2710 High Frame 100fps 60fps USB Web Came for Computer) but it does not switch to IR in a dark room... when I change manually to IR the cam freezes.
Do I need to change some settings?
(ELP 1080P USB Camera with Box Housing Autofocus High Speed PC Cameras Wide Angle with 100degree No Distortion Lens Mini UVC USB2.0 Webcam OV2710 High Frame 100fps 60fps USB Web Came for Computer) but it does not switch to IR in a dark room... when I change manually to IR the cam freezes.
Do I need to change some settings?
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