Audiolense is running under Win11 in Parallels 17 pro on my Mac Studio.
Be careful not to attach the USB audio input and output to the Parallels VM. Just let the USB devices connected to MacOS. Then you can select the devices (in my case a USB UMIK-1 or UMIK-2 and my DAC connected via USB) in Audiolense new measurement page.
I have to enable WASAPI Exclusive mode and Direct Sound in the Advanced Settings tab to hear the sweep and get my mic working.
Although I mentioned I use B&K curve but I modified it a lot… 
Closer look:
Here’s the Dolby curve I use for Atmos contents. All control points follow Dolby’s spec except bass cut-off frequency. I wish I’m rich enough to own an excellent woofer. 
Closer look:
Chunhao,
Are you doing this on Mac, using Parrallels? Or a windows computer?
I use Mac with Intel CPU and bootcamp to Windows 10. 
I run the Audiolense measurements on an Intel Macbook running Bootcamp also.
Then I run Audiolense on an iMac running parallels for spending more time creating the correction filters.
The measurement itself is very quick. Everything else after that can take a long time
I’ve never tried doing measurements with Parallels because the iMac is in a completely different room.
Running Audiolense on a laptop for the measurements, is more flexible , for multi system measurements.
Ok. I’ve looked at Audiolense and Accourate. Both use Windows. Apart from my Roon NUC (Linux), all computers and laptops are MAC.
Why Audiolense and not DIRAC? Is it for the extra tinkering, or SQ too?
What brand of mic? They go from Behringer at $59 to Earthworks at $1000’s😲
In my case Dirac would be useless because it doesn’t support DSP crossovers and won’t create filters that I can directly import into HQPlayer Embedded.
Other than that, Dirac Live is superb.
miniDSP’s Umik-1 is enough to get great results without breaking the bank.
I use Earthworks M30 - hopefully I never have to buy another mic again !!
You can also pay someone like @Mitch_Barnett who will guide you through the entire process for a fee.
Along the way you would learn so much and maybe in future could do it yourself.
You could buy the license so that it lives on your computer.
I would highly recommend this actually because from the very start you will see how things are done correctly.
Instead of the DIY way which will take lots of time and frustration.
Worth watching Mitch here:
For me, Dirac doesn’t support 24/352.8 sampling rate. I use Merging+Anubis with Earthworks M30 to do the frequency sweep and DRC for multichannel speakers in 24/352.8 resolution. That’s the highest industry standard so far that very few software can do…
Hi DBGBB,
Is there anything I’d still need, before cracking on with this?
Bought Audiolense software, it’s on a Windows laptop.
Ive ordered the emx7150 (isemcon mic), I’ll buy behringer phantom power, as the mic requires.
So once my mic arrives, I’d create the wav file, pop it on a memory stick, and drop it onto my Mac.
My M1 Macmini that runs HQP desktop, will that also require Windows/parrallel to read the Wav? Or does HQP take care of that?
Yeh once AL spits out the mono WAV files, HQP on Mac or Linux or Windows treats it all the same.
While you don’t need Parallels, you will be spending quite a bit of time back and forth on Audiolense itself tweaking your corrections.
Since I hate using Windows, I use Audiolense on Parallels on my iMac to do all that stuff.
If you email Bernt and tell him you use a laptop for measurements and a desktop for creating the correction files, he should be able to send you another license key for no extra cost.
But if you’re happy with using the Windows for all things AL, then no need for Parallels
What A to D do you have? That is essential to feed to the mic input into Windows/AL
Ah, how deep the rabbit hole goes!! I hadn’t thought about the A to D. So the sound card on the laptop isn’t up to the job?
Any thought on a simple quality option? Before I go blindly searching?
Focusrite solo?
I can recommend Focusrite Solo , just make sure it’s the latest 3rd Gen
Good option
I’d looked at a dedicated Behringer phantom power for $50, but the Solo does that job too, so I almost feel like I’ve saved money😄
Ha yes indeed.
You can easily get great results with the Focusrite.
Just remind me again, you have 2 channel passive speakers ?
And what DAC and pre/amp again?
Balanced XLR connection?
Main listening room, is the only one with HQP ….at the moment.
Speakers are floorstanding Wharfedale Evo.
Single 12” sub
Amp is Rega Elicit connected to Denafrips Ares with RCA (this amp has no XLR)
Being fed from RPi through usb.
The next room for the treatment, is the kitchen. Horrible acoustics, high ceiling, shiny surfaces, no furniture.
Accoustic Energy AE1’s - Topping A90 + D90se - Pi2AES
Probably needs DSP and HQP much more than Living Room.
What’s the audible benefit of 352.8khz sampling v’s say 192khz?
Mitch also has a good book (more directed to accurate) but with a very nice explanation about the main concepts and a nice chapter about EQ curves (everyone should try the AES/EBU curve and the “Harman” one).
One of the most important guidelines is, when measuring, create a reflection free zone - that is, move away all your furniture and any other object that is between the listening position and the speakers (the can be behind the listening position) and then take the measurement. It makes a lot of difference.
Archimage has also written some blogs on measurements and correction with Accurate.
For those who are wondering whether to go with AL or Acourate, Acourate V2 is absolutely fantastic, and Uli is a very helpful.
Yeh I’ve been quite happy with AL XO but always wanted to conquer Acourate also.
And compare each.
I will get Acourate V2 soon.
Bernt of AL is very nice too and there is an AL forum here:
I dont have experience with AL. But acourate is a true toolbox for everything DSP.
V2 main feature is the possibility to compensate for differences in group delay in left and right channels, up to 200hz. this brings a new whole world of bass coherence, and soundstage stability.
If you already have a target curve of your preference, I dont think you need to buy the full license to compare. Just drop Uli a note, send him a measurement, the target curve and one or two music files, and he will do a quick job of returning you the files already corrected. It is a good “test drive”.
