DIRAC LIVE Room Correction GUIDE | Installing software & receiver configuration (PART 1 of 2)

In this video, I’ll walk you through the step to download and install Dirac Live and the Dirac Live Processor onto your home theater PC or Mac. Then, I’ll go over the items you’ll need in order to follow along, hot to set up your UMIK-1 for taking measurements in Dirac Live as well as going over what things you may want to consider doing before running the software! Huge thanks to Dirac for gifting me software licenses and a measurement microphone in order to make the review video and these tutorials!

Items talked about and/or used in the video (contains affiliate links)
Dirac Live and Dirac Live Processor download: https://www.dirac.com/live/downloads/
Purchase a Dirac Live Room Correction Suite license on this page: https://www.dirac.com/online-store/di...
Amazon Basics HDMI Cable: https://amzn.to/2VDlYzQ
UMIK-1 Measurement Mic: https://amzn.to/3qs8noy
Amazon Basics Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/3hp58Mu

Videos mentioned in the tutorial
Level matching your speakers with REW:    • ROOM EQ WIZARD BASICS | LEVEL MATCHIN...  
Adjusting subwoofer crossover & distance for better bass:    • Adjusting SUB DISTANCE & CROSSOVER fo...  
REW Basics: Installing and configuring REW (UMIK-1 setup as well):    • ROOM EQ WIZARD BASICS | Installing an...  

Calibration tools worth considering:
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(Above are affiliate links. As an SVS affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

My Home Theater
Vizio P85QX-H1 85-inch 4K TV: https://amzn.to/2OFzek0
Denon X2300W Receiver: https://amzn.to/2CuemWI
PS5: (basically won the lottery)
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Apple 4K TV
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miniDSP 2X4 HD: https://amzn.to/2XOiUym
UMIK-1 Measurement Mic: https://amzn.to/3qs8noy
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Dual SVS PB-2000 Pro Subwoofers: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10019...
SVS PB10-ISD Subwoofer (linked to PB-1000 Pro):

My Gaming/Editing PC
MSI B450 Tomahawk: https://amzn.to/3hjYrJu
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
This guide will focus on using the Dirac Live Processor on PC… - 00:25
What is the Dirac Live Processor anyway? - 1:12
Review for Dirac Live & Dirac Live Processor in the works! - 1:41
Subscribey Time! - 2:17
Things you’ll need to follow this guide… - 2:34
Receiver settings overview (what to change and what to do) - 3:24
Where to download software - 5:09
Purchasing a license - 5:37
Installing software - 7:09
Restart your computer after installing software - 7:51
Configuring Windows audio settings - 8:11
Dirac Live Processor setup and config - 9:21
Start with Windows? Your choice… - 9:38
Dirac Live Processor Audio settings… - 9:52
A note about Windows Audio modes… - 10:26
UMIK-1 Microphone placement tips - 12:08