Dirac Live lets you hear your music - not your room

Note: Dirac Live on Android requires a Dirac-enabled unit from NAD, Onkyo, Pioneer, Integra, or Pioneer Elite.

No matter how much you’ve invested in your sound system, your room will always have an impact on the sound quality – an all-too-often overlooked fact. Dirac Live Room Correction deals with these challenges in a unique way by addressing the issues that no other product on the market can. That’s why Dirac Live has been adopted by the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end audio-video equipment and praised by audiophiles and music creators all over the world.

Room correction solutions have been around for decades. But we at Dirac realize these only act as advanced equalizers, smoothing the frequency curve but totally missing the timing aspect. Room reflections and misaligned speakers will cause sounds to arrive at your ears with different time delays, blurring the sound image.

With Dirac Live® you’ll experience three key benefits:

1. Improved localization of sound events, or staging.

2. Better clarity and intelligibility in both music and speech.

3. A deeper, tighter bass response, free of resonance throughout the entire listening area.

Dirac Live on Android provides a richer user experience and better interactivity compared to using an on-screen display with remote control.

For existing users of Dirac Live on Android, you will enjoy the following enhancements:

1. A new and unique algorithm that tailors the target curve to your room and sound system.

2. A tool that lets you design your sound profile by adjusting two bars with your fingertips.

3. A simplified calibration process with fewer steps.

Dirac Live® makes use of QT. QT is licensed under LGPLv3. For more information about Dirac Live please visit https://www.dirac.com/live/

What's New in the Latest Version 3.10.3

Last updated on Jun 30, 2024

What's new
Improved the measurement qualification algorithm to more reliably detect occasional data loss in the recording.

Bug fixes
Fixed a system error when modifying large ART projects.
Fixed a bug in ART filter design where the low end of the support range setting did not override the default detected range of the main loudspeaker in a channel group.

Known issues
Filter export to devices from Onkyo/Integra/Pioneer take longer time than usual, but it eventually completes.

Dirac Live is an advanced room correction software designed to optimize the acoustic performance of home audio systems by compensating for room-induced distortions. It uses a proprietary algorithm to analyze the acoustic characteristics of the listening environment and generate a set of correction filters that are applied to the audio signal, resulting in a more balanced and accurate sound reproduction.

Key Features:

* Room Analysis: Dirac Live utilizes a specialized microphone and software to measure the acoustic response of the listening room at multiple positions. This data is then used to create a detailed room profile that identifies the frequency response irregularities and time domain distortions caused by the room.

* Filter Generation: Based on the room profile, Dirac Live generates a set of correction filters that target specific frequency ranges and time domain issues. These filters are designed to compensate for the room's acoustic anomalies, resulting in a more neutral and natural sound reproduction.

* Time Alignment: Dirac Live also incorporates time alignment capabilities to correct for phase discrepancies between different speakers. By aligning the arrival times of the sound waves at the listening position, it creates a more coherent and immersive soundstage.

* Multi-Subwoofer Support: For systems with multiple subwoofers, Dirac Live offers advanced optimization capabilities. It can automatically detect and calibrate the subwoofers, ensuring a seamless and balanced bass response throughout the listening area.

* Customizable Correction: Dirac Live provides users with a range of customization options to fine-tune the correction filters. This allows for adjustments to the frequency response, time domain response, and overall sound balance, tailoring the system to the user's preferences.

Benefits of Using Dirac Live:

* Improved Sound Quality: Dirac Live significantly enhances the sound quality of audio systems by reducing room-induced distortions. This results in a more accurate and balanced frequency response, improved clarity, and enhanced soundstage imaging.

* Optimized Bass Response: With its multi-subwoofer support, Dirac Live ensures a well-integrated and evenly distributed bass response, providing a more impactful and immersive listening experience.

* Reduced Listening Fatigue: By eliminating room-induced resonances and time domain errors, Dirac Live reduces listening fatigue and allows users to enjoy their music for longer periods without discomfort.

* Flexible Customization: Dirac Live's customizable correction filters enable users to tailor the sound to their preferences, creating a personalized and optimal listening environment.

* Easy Integration: Dirac Live integrates seamlessly with most home audio systems, including AV receivers, pre-amplifiers, and digital signal processors. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both experienced audio enthusiasts and casual listeners.