Tripod for Audyssey mic

dolbyd
dolbyd Posts: 430
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I'm looking to get a tripod for the mic. I'm done with this paper one Marantz sends out.
I know you guy are way ahead on what i should get.
Recommendations Please.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    This: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000978D58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Plus this:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GWCC4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Works perfect. $35 total.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,772
    dolbyd wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a tripod for the mic. I'm done with this paper one Marantz sends out.
    I know you guy are way ahead on what i should get.
    Recommendations Please.

    Any standard camera tripod will work fine. I just shove it in the couch cushions and adjust the height to ear level.
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    Thorton wrote: »
    This: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000978D58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Plus this:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GWCC4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Works perfect. $35 total.

    Cool Thanks guys.
    I will place an order and get rid of this cardboard setup.
    I have also helped a few coworkers with their settings and it is done.
    I’m guessing a tripod should be more accurate too.
    Main room- RTiA9 x4, CSiA6, in ceiling Atmos RT-70 x4, SVS PC 4000 x2, Marantz 8805A, OPPO 203, Emotiva DR3 G3, Emotiva XPA-2 G3, Emotiva XPA-5 G3, Emotiva X300, Sony 75" 940E, Panasonic Plasma VT50, PS Audio Power Port X2, PS Audio AC-5 x8, AQ Rocket 33 Biwire speaker cables, AQ King Cobra XLR IC, Furman PFi20 W/Cullen cable, SoildSteel S4-4 rack, Gik room treatments

    Office- Legend L600, in ceiling Polk RC80i, Marantz 7704, OPPO 203, Pioneer Elite PDF-59 CD, PSA Stellar 300, Sony 55" 800B, Gik room treatment

    Master BR- Signature ES60, Signature S35 Center, Signature S15 Dolby Height, LSI700 in ceiling, SVS-SB4000, Marantz 5012, Emotiva XPA5 G2, OPPO 203, Pioneer DVL-919 Laser Disc, Sony 55" OLED

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited February 2018
    Take three wooden dowels 4 feet long. Form them like a frame for a teepee and tie them together at the top. Adjust to the proper height then set the mic in the top. Shouldn't cost more than a few bucks.

    If you're doing this on the seat just cut the dowels shorter.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,901
    Yeah, but everybody should have a nice tripod.
    They come in handy.

    This has been a public service announcement.

    :)

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,303
    My question has always been...
    There is only 1 mic, and we have 2 ears...and they're on the sides of our head :|
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 547
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    My question has always been...
    There is only 1 mic, and we have 2 ears...and they're on the sides of our head :|

    Take measurements at both ear positions :smiley:
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,303
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    My question has always been...
    There is only 1 mic, and we have 2 ears...and they're on the sides of our head :|

    Take measurements at both ear positions :smiley:

    I wanted to test with 2 mics into a combiner attached to a foam dummyhead or mannequin
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I just put some boxes or stack pillows on the couch to get it to ear level.....costs nothing.

    These auto calibration programs are not all that accurate anyway. I usually have to go back in and adjust something that's off kilter anyway. Or...maybe they are and my ears are off kilter, which is probably the case but only one really matters.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    With XT32, I run 8 measurements that require a different placement for each measurement for the microphone. Having the boom mic stand makes it very easy to accurately measure the distance from MLP for every position and also maintain the same “ear” height. My MLP and measurement placement are always the same. And the results are really pretty consistent and accurate everytime….”The Right tool for the Job”.

    I also have another boom mic stand set-up for my calibrated mic when I run REW. This way I can make any adjustment and immediately analysis the end result booth physically (ears) and instrumentally (REW). It just makes everything easier.

    We spend so much time setting up our speaker placement, MLP placement, room treatment placement. Why would you not do the same for room correction? Unless that’s not important to you.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    I also bought the $20 Audyssey app for the iPad. It has a little more control and info over the on screen setup from the 7704.
    I like that I can save multiple setups of room correction and load them to the receiver at any time.
    Works great when trying different settings or room layouts. Find the one you like without rerunning the setup all the time.
    I know once I find the sweet spot it will not change but it will be nice to fix it if someone messes with your settings. Just reload it.
    Main room- RTiA9 x4, CSiA6, in ceiling Atmos RT-70 x4, SVS PC 4000 x2, Marantz 8805A, OPPO 203, Emotiva DR3 G3, Emotiva XPA-2 G3, Emotiva XPA-5 G3, Emotiva X300, Sony 75" 940E, Panasonic Plasma VT50, PS Audio Power Port X2, PS Audio AC-5 x8, AQ Rocket 33 Biwire speaker cables, AQ King Cobra XLR IC, Furman PFi20 W/Cullen cable, SoildSteel S4-4 rack, Gik room treatments

    Office- Legend L600, in ceiling Polk RC80i, Marantz 7704, OPPO 203, Pioneer Elite PDF-59 CD, PSA Stellar 300, Sony 55" 800B, Gik room treatment

    Master BR- Signature ES60, Signature S35 Center, Signature S15 Dolby Height, LSI700 in ceiling, SVS-SB4000, Marantz 5012, Emotiva XPA5 G2, OPPO 203, Pioneer DVL-919 Laser Disc, Sony 55" OLED

    Patio- SDI Atrium8 x3, Emotiva A-100 amps x3
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,529
    dolbyd wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a tripod for the mic. I'm done with this paper one Marantz sends out.
    I know you guy are way ahead on what i should get.
    Recommendations Please.

    When I got a Marantz receiver a few months ago my first reaction to the cardboard tripod was it's a nice touch. Then I tried to use it. Would have been ok if the setup program just relied on a single location, but Audyssey demands several at different heights. I just used a camera tripod I already had and tossed the pieces of cardboard away.

    The boom mic stand recommendation above is even better for this scenario.



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