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CARA 2.1 placement optimization graphic

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Posted on July 9, 2003 at 22:55:17
Rob Thomas
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Here's a Speaker/Listener placement optimization as plotted by CARA 2.1 PLUS for my room and speakers. (I added the measurements with tools in the viewer program.)

The blue and green boxes are areas you define as acceptable regions for speakers and listener.

Before you treat the room or equalize, you must optimize placement, and CARA software may well be the best way to do it. CARA can even take into account the room treatments themselves as you evolve the listening environment.

It is well worth the effort to required to learn the program and the low $49 cost. This is sophisticated software that could analyze the acoustics of an Olympic stadium or Carnegie Hall.

Good support on the Rhintek forum and European site.


 

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Ditto. And also note..., posted on July 10, 2003 at 11:45:22
Kal Rubinson
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 that CARA often recommends a setup with some asymmetry. This is often difficult to conjure intuitively but can be quite effective.

 

How to get help with CARA ?, posted on July 10, 2003 at 13:15:33
Dholai
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 As per the recommendation of a fellow asylee, I bought a CARA software 2 days ago. I am unable to understand how to use it. After I select my speaker setting(stereo) I can go no further !

Who can help me, please ? I tried the company's website, not much of help to me !!! Looks like I have just wasted the money- as being unable to utilize it !

Thanks !

 

You did not waste your money, posted on July 10, 2003 at 13:44:51
johnmil
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Location: Texas
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 Stick with it. The learning curve is VERY steep if you
aren't used to cad, and computers in general. The help
and information sections in CARA should give you the
help you need.

I'm not sure anyone can help given the limited information
you've provided. Stick with it, it CARA is a wonderful
product!!!!!

 

Don't give up., posted on July 10, 2003 at 13:56:12
Kal Rubinson
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 1. There's lots of help built in.
2. The website has a forum.
3. You need to model the room with CARA-CAD first. A "Quick Access to CARA" screen will pop up.
4. The learning curve is steep but worth it.

 

Website support..., posted on July 11, 2003 at 15:47:20
Rob Thomas
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 Follow the link.

Email CARA support with questions.

Upgrade to 2.2 online. Design in CARACAD with the Wizard.


 

Re: Don't give up., posted on August 3, 2003 at 13:42:43
richardl
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 If you have a friend that is an engineer, ask him for help. It is similar to some CAD programs they use and they can often help you figure it out.

 

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