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WiiM Pro - Review & Measurements (Streamer)
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I don't know. I messed with stored eq and targets and I got strange measured curves, even a flat one, actually.
Now I have set the target ok (harman) and all the eqs off and using the umik1 I get something similar to what Rew suggested. Using my phone mic I still have a weird curve
Better to measure close to your normal listening level. It's not critical though - room effects tend to scale reasonably linearly with volume.. Though you need to measure loud enough for whatever Mic you are using to get a good signal.
Wiim is not doing multiple sweeps and averaging/smoothing.
Regarding Umik 1 used with Android, I just plug it via USB to the phone, then I have no other notification or setting on the phone to select or authorize the external mic. Once plugged, the mic is lighted. Does it sound ok?
Need a reliable coax to optical adapter/ convertor. Because I want to use Wiim RC listening my cd's. Wiim only has optical in, while my cd player only has coax out. I could go analog from cd to Wiim, but I prefer not.
After getting used to Wiim RC, I do not like listening my cd's without.
After getting used to Wiim RC, I do not like listening my cd's without.
There are metric shedloads in the £10 to £20 price bracket. They will probably all be fine. (Ignore the DAC converters in the list)
Digital Coaxial to Optical... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHPJ1DD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Using this one to connect my CD transport, works flawlessly
I have access to this:
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Convertor bidirectional digital SPDIF/coaxial, Lindy L70457
Converteste bidirectional semnalele SPDIF digitale optice sau coaxiale Suporta audio digital de pana la 24 de biti / 192 kHz Suporta audio LPCM, Dolby Digital si DTS, de la 2 la 5.1 canale Design minimalist, compact si functionalitate perfecta Convertorul si repetorul Lindy SPDIF permite utiliz
Android Room Correction.
Samsung S8 vs S21fe.
My findings:
It looks like the S21fe's microphone is tuned for 100Hz and up, or at least has a drop down in response in the bass region unlike the S8. After the RC applied the Wiim app on the Samsung S21fe suggests that my subwoofer has to output at least 6 db more in the broad 40-80 Hz region.
Mkay ( scrathing my head)
That's quite a lot. The last time I tuned with the Samsung S8 the RC suggested me a narrow dip in the PEQ of 4db at about 44Hz and a peak at 71 Hz
Both S8 and S21fe mics measured around the 200 Hz region about the same ( too much energy in the room) and suggested a rather small area ( high Q) but fairly heavy eq drop. And that's helpfull. It takes away the mouthfull of woll of the male vocals ( reduces the decay, I guess )
So is RC helpfull on Android? Yes, is it perfect? Not with the build in mics from Samsung
Next I'll try the external microphone that was suggested previously in this thread. In summary, happy to read all the experiences over here. Keep 'm coming.
(12 inch 400 watt sub is equiped with adjustable filter crossed at 90 Hz, volume around halfway up, no HP filter applied for the mains)
Samsung S8 vs S21fe.
My findings:
It looks like the S21fe's microphone is tuned for 100Hz and up, or at least has a drop down in response in the bass region unlike the S8. After the RC applied the Wiim app on the Samsung S21fe suggests that my subwoofer has to output at least 6 db more in the broad 40-80 Hz region.
Mkay ( scrathing my head)
That's quite a lot. The last time I tuned with the Samsung S8 the RC suggested me a narrow dip in the PEQ of 4db at about 44Hz and a peak at 71 Hz
Both S8 and S21fe mics measured around the 200 Hz region about the same ( too much energy in the room) and suggested a rather small area ( high Q) but fairly heavy eq drop. And that's helpfull. It takes away the mouthfull of woll of the male vocals ( reduces the decay, I guess )
So is RC helpfull on Android? Yes, is it perfect? Not with the build in mics from Samsung
Next I'll try the external microphone that was suggested previously in this thread. In summary, happy to read all the experiences over here. Keep 'm coming.
(12 inch 400 watt sub is equiped with adjustable filter crossed at 90 Hz, volume around halfway up, no HP filter applied for the mains)
Android mics are not designed to do this. Use an external mic as WiiM recommends.
Dayton Audio iMM-6C Calibrated Measurement USB-C Microphone for iPhone, iPad Tablet and Android,Black https://a.co/d/7DxbCB1
Is Dayton simply plug n play? For ex. I used Umik and it does not require any mic specific actions or app or software.
I look for simple to operate stuff.
It seems to be based upon other users on the Wiim forum. My Anthem mic also works fine
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