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Forum: Post - Surround - Video 11-24-2008, 06:31 AM
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Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: NEW UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Some quick comments about the above question, along with some other questions we have seen regarding our test files...

With regard to the Blue Sky / ADL Pink noise files and the RMS value:

The...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 07-16-2007, 05:40 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Sure - [email protected]

Cheers!
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 03-19-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello Eric:

The bandwidth limited pink noise files are level compensate for use with an SPL meter, so the numbers I listed above are correct (78 LCRLS, 78 BM SUB, 88 LFE, or 85dBC, 85dBC, 95dBc...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 03-18-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello Eric:

If you are calibrating your system for -20dBFS = 78dC, the you will measure the following.

L,C,R,LS & RS = 78dBc (each)
bass-managed subwoofer (BW LF pink to any one of the main...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 03-18-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

The problem that tends to surface, when aligning a subwoofer using full-bandwidth pink noise in a "typical room", is that the in-room response of the sub isn't "flat" and may not be as extended as...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 03-18-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello Minister:

There are couple of other things going on when you calibrate the LFE channel as a separate channel. If you are using full-bandwidth pink noise as your test signal, the SPL meter...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 02-14-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello All:

I hope nobody minds me chiming in...

...but this is most likely not a good idea. First of all, the LFE Channel should really only be used when you run out of LF headroom in the main...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 01-19-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Calibrating

Yes, this is what I do.

Again, just make sure that the mic is pointed towards the ceiling (45+ degrees) and not directly pointed at the speaker



I am not sure I fully understand the...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 01-18-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Calibrating

Hello

You want to make sure to put the microphone of the SPL meter where your head is going to be, with the SPL meter angled up 45+ degrees towards the ceiling. When you measure the surrounds,...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 11-10-2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Just a quick note about our test files:

The calibration test files, available for download on the above linked page, have recently been updated and improved. Changes include; reduced hum &...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 08-22-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: UPDATED Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello All:

We just updated our website, so the link to our calibration files and instructions has changed. Below is the new link:

http://www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/catalogue.asp?linkid=143...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 06-19-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: LFE Magical 10dB re: Tascam DS-M7.1

Hello DIAFXMX:

I just wanted to clarify your post a little.

Technically the "sub" is not calibrated 10dB above the rest of the channels. The LFE channel has +10dB of electrical boost above the...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 10-31-2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Display Splitters?

Hello Georgia

Send me an e-mail and I will put you in contact with our VP of Sales. I have already forwarded your contact info to him.

[email protected]

Cheers!
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 09-10-2004, 06:35 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Room Calibration for Film and TV

The first thing that has to be acknowledged is that the music industry doesn't have any "set" reference standards like SMPTE. Also, most music recordings are relatively compressed and many CDs and...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 05-22-2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Hello Georgia

Contact Steve Strassberg at the contact information below. Steve will arrange to get you system for evaluation at your studio. Having said that, your room is probably to large for...
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 05-21-2004, 07:31 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Wow! Thank you for the nice comments. We try our best to make sure that people get the most out of our systems.

Cheers!
Forum: Post - Surround - Video 04-03-2004, 09:50 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 274,084
Posted By abluesky
Re: Room Calibration for Film and TV Post

Let me know if you have any problems or questions. Just send me an e-mail. [email protected]

Cheers!
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