ARC 2 requires the IK Multimedia mic to be pointing at the ceiling vertically. Two very different approaches, clearly both systems have two very different methods for crunching the numbers. Reference 3 requires the Sonarworks microphone to be horizontal, facing towards the stereo centre of the monitoring.
Purchase the Reference 3 software bundled with the microphone.Ī microphone calibration profile needs to be loaded when starting the measurement process in Reference 3. Sonarworks supply microphone calibration files unique to each microphone available on their website. These files enables the software and microphone to work together in perfect harmony. Purchase the Sonarworks measurement microphone for €69, giving you the ability to measure your room with a 21-day free trial version of Reference 3. The Sonarworks system can be purchased in two different ways: The Sonarworks XREF 20 Measurement Microphone ships with no case or clip (not a deal breaker in my opinion). From what we understand ARC 2.5 isn't a major rework of the software, instead, the application performs a better job of measuring the room as the MEMS microphone is far superior to the previous ARC measurement microphone. We have yet to try the updated ARC 2.5 software update with new MEMS microphone but we will get a system in over the next few months for review. Below is what IK Multimedia say about the new MEMS Microphone: “The microphone is built around an omnidirectional, high precision MEMS capsule that ensures maximum response accuracy and stability over time In contrast to standard condenser measurement microphones, which are potentially subject to subtle frequency response variations over time, MEMS technology is far more stable.” 
IK Multimedia recently announced the update of the ARC system that introduces a new type of MEMS Measurement Microphone. UPDATE: IK Multimedia Announce ARC Update - ARC 2.5 Room Correction System With New MEMS Measurement Microphone
ARC 2 software is available as a bundle that includes a measurement microphone, a small mic clip and hard case. Measuring The Studio With Both Microphonesīoth Sonarworks & IK Multimedia supply their own types of measurement microphones, both are similar in design. I've used Sonarworks Reference 3 room calibration software for a few years, previously using IK Multimedia’s room correction system ARC 2. In this article, I compare the two room correction systems based on my experiences with both in the studio. Room Correction software is a two-step measurement and calibration process that improves the frequency response and performance of studio monitoring.
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