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Do I need to recalibrate after an upgrade?
When upgrading your StormAudio processor, it's important to know whether your calibration needs to be redone. The answer depends on what kind of upgrade you're applying.
Firmware upgrade
If you're simply updating the firmware of your StormAudio processor (for example, a new software version with bug fixes, UI changes, or feature additions):
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Recalibration is not needed.
Your existing Dirac calibration and EQ settings are also updated and remain valid after the upgrade. The audio signal chain is not altered during a firmware upgrade.
However, if youβre upgrading from an old firmware version to a recent one, it might be a good idea to consider a new calibration.
Why ?
Introduction of new features like DIRAC ART. See: StormAudio x Dirac Live ART
Changes in our internal signal processing architecture
β‘ itβs optional, not required, but recommended if you want to take full advantage of the new capabilities.
Hardware upgrade
If you're modifying the hardware configuration, it depends on whether the change affects the audio signal path. Here's a quick breakdown:
Option/Upgrade | Recalibration Needed? |
|---|---|
ADEC | β No |
HDMI 2.1 | β No |
AES/EBU Inputs | β No |
MK1.5 | β No |
DAC | β Yes |
AoIP AES67 Outputs | β Yes (if you used XLRs before) |
AES/EBU Outputs | β Yes (if you used XLRs before) |
Additional XLR Outputs (+ DAC) | β Yes (if youβre now using the new outputs) |
Summary
Only recalibrate if the signal path from the processor to the speakers is modified.
If you're only upgrading software, or adding inputs, your calibration remains valid.
If in doubt, feel free to contact our support team for personalized advices.
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