BLUESOUND goes Dirac Live

[pogo]

The first ICONs are probably just being delivered:

The only thing missing is the planned Dirac Live pre-x-mas release.

 

[jogi]

How will the new Node (with dirac lived) compete with MiniDsp Flex (unbalanced). In Europe the Node is even cheaper.

 

[pogo]

Dirac Live News: Link

 

[pogo]

The roll-out of Dirac Live is probably imminent: Link

 

[xray]

The roll-out of Dirac Live is probably imminent: Link

So you are 100% sure it might happen?

 

[pogo]

1000%

 

[GXAlan]

“look for the NODE (N132) and NODE ICON (N530) to receive their Dirac Live Ready update starting tomorrow (Tuesday Jan 14th). Depending on where you are in the world, it may roll into Wednesday. Once the products can support Dirac Live, you're able to purchase the license from Dirac directly.“

Long term customer loyalty

Great new products guys but please don’t treat your existing customers (and fan base and biggest potential future market) with such disrespect - let us know up front what is happening with legacy p...

support1.bluesound.com

 

[JoetheLion]

Dirac Live News: Link

Dirac Live calibration can be performed on the following Bluesound Players only:

• NODE ICON (N530)
• NODE 2024 (N132)

So no Dirac Live for Node X.

 

[GXAlan]

Dirac Live calibration can be performed on the following Bluesound Players only:

• NODE ICON (N530)
• NODE 2024 (N132)

So no Dirac Live for Node X.

The official Bluesound reply

“We are still working through those details; currently the Node (N130), Node X (N131), Powernode (N330), and Powernode Edge (N230) are additional candidates for Dirac, pending certification.”

And they quoted this as being Q1 2025 when they quoted the Icon as being almost ready for Christmas.

 

[JoetheLion]

After all, prices are very fair: $159 (limited) and $249 (full) and currently still 30 percent off.

 

[pogo]

39USD for the mic: Link

 

[GXAlan]

39USD for the mic: Link

That’s super cheap. Do you have any idea how consistent these mics are?

The official Bluesound reply

“We are still working through those details; currently the Node (N130), Node X (N131), Powernode (N330), and Powernode Edge (N230) are additional candidates for Dirac, pending certification.”

And they quoted this as being Q1 2025 when they quoted the Icon as being almost ready for Christmas.

Actually the official press release says

Meanwhile, customers of older NODE X (N131), NODE (N130), POWERNODE (N330), and POWERNODE EDGE (N230) players will also receive this feature before the summer of 2025

 

[pogo]

That’s super cheap. Do you have any idea how consistent these mics are?

You can get it even cheaper second-hand, as many fools think a UMIK-1 would be better
This mic is supplied as standard with NAD.
I have compiled some information here: Link

 

[Kenny46]

I've gotten the full version since it was 30% off and have ordered the Eversolo EM-01 calibrated mic to try as it's Dirac Compatible and also is a bit cheaper than the Umik-1 here where I live.

 

[pogo]

currently still 30 percent off.

The current discount expires on January 31st, 2025.

 

[GXAlan]

The current discount expires on January 31st, 2025.

There is a 30 day return window, right @Flak ? Dirac is pretty strict about that but if you don’t have your node icon yet, but you think it will arrive first week of Feb, for example, may be worthwhile to buy Dirac. Crutchfield says it will be in stock Feb 23, which is cutting it really close.

 

[Kenny46]

I've gotten the full version since it was 30% off and have ordered the Eversolo EM-01 calibrated mic to try as it's Dirac Compatible and also is a bit cheaper than the Umik-1 here where I live.

Replying to myself and whoever wants to know. The Eversolo EM-01 Mic works great. So at $67 it was avaliable now and a good alternative to the Umik-1. Been doing sweeps and room correction all evening and I am glad I got the full bandwith Dirac Live. Gives good opportunities to adjust the whole frequency as you wish. I can't go back to not have Dirac now that I've heard the difference. The Node Icon is perfect for powered speakers.

 

[Flak]

There is a 30 day return window, right @Flak ? Dirac is pretty strict about that but if you don’t have your node icon yet, but you think it will arrive first week of Feb, for example, may be worthwhile to buy Dirac. Crutchfield says it will be in stock Feb 23, which is cutting it really close.

You're correct

 

[ags]

I wonder does it BlueOS allows to use Dirac filter and manual Tone Controls at the same time? For example to boost bass and treble when listening on low volume. I know, multiple Dirac curves also can be made for that, but more flexibility with tone controls.

 

[delamelon]

@Flak I looked everywhere on your site, I can't find any information on the 30 days of withdrawal...