Anthem STR Operating Manual - page 26
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4.1 BEFORE STARTING
Ensure that the processor software and ARC-2 software that you will be using are compatible with one another.
Check
www.anthemAV.com for latest versions.
PERSONAL COMPUTER VERSION OF ARC:
• Your computer must be running Windows 7 or later and be connected to the same network as the processor, or
directly to the processor with the supplied USB Mini cable.
• Depending on your network’s settings, you may need to enable sharing to allow the processor to be seen by
your computer.
• If you are using a laptop computer, check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that procedures will not
be interrupted.
MOBILE APP VERSION OF ARC:
• Configure the Speaker Setup menu before measurement if your speaker system does not correspond to the existing
menu configuration.
BOTH VERSIONS:
• If more than one processor is on your network, each may be identified by MAC address, IP address, or the Device
Name which appears in the setup menu.
• Ensure that the room will be sufficiently quiet during measurement. Typical background noise is detected and
rejected with no impact on measurement accuracy but if excessive noise is present, ARC will indicate that re-
measurement is required.
• If using a subwoofer, ensure that its crossover frequency dial is set to its highest frequency before measurement.
ARC will manage the transition between the main speakers and subwoofer. Any adjustments to the subwoofer after
measurement would require ARC to be run again.
4.2 ARC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
MOBILE APP VERSION:
On the iTunes store, locate
Anthem ARC Mobile and install it to your device.
PERSONAL COMPUTER VERSION:
1. Go to
https://www.anthemav.com/support/latest-software.php
2. Download the software. Depending on ARC microphone model, a support file named using the microphone’s serial
number may be required. If your microphone is numbered, enter its number on the web page before downloading. Be
sure to enter the correct number otherwise the frequency response will be inaccurate.
3. Unzip the download.
4. Run setup.
To add a new numbered microphone after ARC has been installed, re-installation isn’t needed - simply copy new
calibration files to this directory:
(Computer, OS) C:\Program Files (x86)\Anthem Room Correction 2
During measurement, ARC will list the installed files and ask you to pick the one corresponding to the microphone in use.
What are the differences between the computer and mobile versions of ARC?
1. With the phone’s internal microphone there may be minor variations from ideal response. The
maximum equalization frequency is restricted to 2 kHz in this case. The external dual-jack microphone
using 3.5mm connection is preferred since it provides the same measurement accuracy as the main
kit’s USB microphone.
2. The computer version allows viewing and printing curves, target curve customization, and multiple
configurations for different applications that may be useful according to various sources, conditions,
and preferences.