WaveForming Calibration

Summary:

• Before you begin
• Understanding WaveForming calibration
  • Types of measurement
  • Measurement spacing requirements
• Taking the measurements
  
  • Understanding the interface
  • Step-by-step process

• Next steps
  
  

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Before you begin

WaveForming calibration occurs after standard Optimizer calibration as part of the same preset creation workflow.

Ensure you've completed:

• Activate WaveForming - Selected "Yes" when creating the preset in the configuration startup
• Speaker Declaration - Declared all speakers including 4+ subwoofers
• Run Optimizer Calibration - Completed standard calibration including RSP measurement
• Set Subwoofer Roles for WaveForming - Assigned emitters (front) and absorbers (rear)
• WaveForming measurement mapping - defined your measurements map for WaveForming

Time required: 10-60 minutes depending on the number of subwoofers and measurement positions

 

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Understanding WaveForming calibration

WaveForming requires measurements at two vertical positions to accurately map how bass waves propagate through the entire room volume:

 

Types of measurement

Ear-level measurements (seated listening height, ~1m from floor)

• Captures bass behavior at the primary listening plane
• Standard seated ear height for your room

Upper measurements (~500-750mm / ~30" above ear level)

• Captures bass behavior in the upper portion of the room
• Enables full 3D wavefront control

 

Measurement spacing requirements

The acoustic field must be properly sampled to achieve optimal WaveForming performance:

• Maximum 1 meter between any two adjacent measurement points
• Minimum 2 meters from front subwoofers to measurement zone 
• Minimum 1 meter from measurement zone to walls/ceiling 

 

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Taking the measurements

Calibrate each measurement position to finalize your WaveForming setup.

Understanding the interface

The WaveForming Calibration page is divided into two main sections:

• Left Table: Displays the list of measurements defined during the WaveForming Measurement Mapping step.
  • Status: Each measurement is marked as Not calibrated, In progress, Completed, or Partial.
  • Calibrate Button: Start the calibration process for the selected measurement.
  • Timer Function: Delay the start of the measurement if you need to step out of the room.
• Right Map: shows a top-view representation of your room with all measurement positions.
  • Interactive Highlighting: Hover over a measurement in the list or on the map to see its location highlighted, ensuring you always know which position to measure next.

 

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prepare Your Environment:
   • Ensure your room is quiet and free from external noise.
   • Position your measurement microphone at one of the measurement location, as indicated on the map.
2. Start the Calibration:
   • Click the Calibrate button on the corresponding measurement on the left.
   • Use the timer if you need to leave the room before the measurement begins.
3. Monitor Progress:
   • The status of each measurement updates in real time.
   • Use the interactive highlighting to track which positions have been measured and which are next.
4. Troubleshooting:
   • If you encounter issues, refer to the Calibration Issues article.
   • Access the Settings tab on the right side of the screen to adjust calibration parameters and resolve error messages.
5. Complete All Measurements:

Repeat the process for each measurement position until all are marked as Completed.

 

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Next steps

After WaveForming calibration:

1. Click Finished to complete the calibration wizard, your preset will be saved with your WaveForming calibration data.
2. Review the measurement graphs - see WaveForming Measurement Graphs to understand your results
3. Adjust the Waveforming parameters and bass management settings to fine-tune the system.