"Borrow" your Anthem ARC mic

EndersShadow

So apparently Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10 wont recognize the mic that came with the MRX-X00 series (300, 500, 700).

I have a MRX-500 and full ARC kit. I did use to have a Windows XP machine, but it bit the dust and I replaced it with a better Windows 10 machine....

But now I cant re calibrate my system without the "new" Anthem mic. I'm waiting to get a quote on one from my local dealer, but was wondering if anyone out there had one of the newer mics that they wouldn't mind sending me so I could calibrate my system after moving things around.

If you have one, drop me a PM.

gwh

When I went from XP to 10 my adapter would not work, could it just be the adapter?

EndersShadow

gwh wrote: »

When I went from XP to 10 my adapter would not work, could it just be the adapter?

I contacted Anthem directly and the error I was getting was solely related to the Microphone not being recognized as being plugged in. I was able to open ARC just fine, and the Keyspan serial to USB adapter worked perfectly, triggering the ARC calibration screen on my Anthem.

I had re-installed ARC, verified I had the correct version of the software, uninstalled and reinstalled the USB Drivers, tried about 5 different USB cables, none of which worked. So I emailed them

This was their verbatim response:

This is a problem with Windows versions newer than Vista and our older microphones. Your options are to try and use a computer with Vista or XP to run ARC, or we could sell you a new microphone that will work with Windows 10. For whatever reason newer versions of windows can’t properly install the drivers from the older microphones.

If you would like to order a new microphone they are $109 + shipping. Part# 2080000283

These can be ordered at a local dealer or by contacting our parts desk directly.

lightman1

Universal compatibility......

gwh

I have one that came with my MRX 300 you can borrow....pm me if you need it.

EndersShadow

gwh wrote: »

I have one that came with my MRX 300 you can borrow....pm me if you need it.

That will likely have the same issue as mine given it's the same series AVR, so it will be the same series mic too I would think

Mikey081057

Will any of these work?

https://www.google.com/search?q=hello+kitty+microphone&safe=off&rlz=1CASMAG_enUS705US705&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwigyqnk5-vVAhUKMSYKHVlqBVgQ_AUICygC&biw=1280&bih=660

Mikey081057

I have a

Mini DSP UMIK-1

Dunno if it will work with your software/OS combo tho

mrbiron

I'm confused...I did my setup with a windows 10 laptop...I think.....

Or did I still have XP......?

The madness!!!

EndersShadow

mrbiron wrote: »

I'm confused...I did my setup with a windows 10 laptop...I think.....

Or did I still have XP......?

The madness!!!

Try to run a sweep with it on Windows 10 for giggles...

EndersShadow

Mikey081057 wrote: »

I have a

Mini DSP UMIK-1

Dunno if it will work with your software/OS combo tho

It won't . I have one of those two.

Dennis Gardner

Sorry, I only have the old one from my MRX300

andrew82

Hey Dan, I've got one from the 510, the next generation compared to yours. Unfortunately I don't have one from the absolute newest one.

Let me know if that'll work for you.

mrbiron

EndersShadow wrote: »

mrbiron wrote: »

I'm confused...I did my setup with a windows 10 laptop...I think.....

Or did I still have XP......?

The madness!!!

Try to run a sweep with it on Windows 10 for giggles...

I'll try and pull the box out of storage in the next day or so.

msg

Can you get your hands on VMware Workstation? Or might be a trial you can use to setup an XP VM. Not sure how it will work since it's ultimately going through Win10, but if it's only a matter of software/driver functionality, it'd get you XP.