Bluesound Room Calibration KitBluesound Room Calibration Kit at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is a professional grade acoustic measurement accessory from Bluesound (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Designed specifically for use with Dirac Live room correction software, this kit features a high performance omni directional measurement microphone sensitive across the full audible range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Bluesound Room Calibration Kit at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is a professional-grade acoustic measurement accessory from Bluesound (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Designed specifically for use with Dirac Live room correction software, this kit features a high-performance omni-directional measurement microphone sensitive across the full audible range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Certified by Dirac Research, the Room Calibration Kit works seamlessly with all Bluesound Dirac Live Ready streaming players and amplifiers, making it the essential companion for anyone looking to unlock the full acoustic potential of their listening space.

Certified Dirac Live Measurement Microphone

At the core of the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is an omni-directional condenser microphone that has been reviewed and approved by Dirac Research for use with Dirac Live room correction software. Unlike generic USB microphones that may introduce measurement inaccuracies, this microphone captures sound from all directions equally, delivering the precise impulse response data that Dirac Live needs to calculate an accurate correction filter for your room. A product-specific correction file is available for download, which is loaded directly into the Dirac Live software prior to measurement, ensuring the calibration chain is fully accurate from capture to correction.

Plug and Play Setup for All Bluesound Dirac Live Ready Products

The Room Calibration Kit connects via USB-A to any Bluesound product that carries the Dirac Live Ready designation, including the PowerNode, Node, and Pulse series where supported. The interface is entirely driverless, meaning no additional software installation is required on Windows or macOS systems beyond the Dirac Live application itself. Once connected, the microphone is immediately recognized, and users can proceed through the Dirac Live measurement process without technical setup barriers. This streamlined workflow makes professional-grade room calibration accessible to all Bluesound users, regardless of technical background.

Key Features

• Omni-Directional Measurement Microphone: Captures accurate acoustic measurements from all directions simultaneously, providing Dirac Live with the full spatial data required for precise room correction calculations.
• Dirac Research Certified: Reviewed and approved by Dirac Research for use with Dirac Live software, ensuring measurement accuracy and reliable calibration results.
• Full Audible Range Sensitivity: Sensitive from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, covering the complete spectrum of human hearing so no frequency band is missed during room measurement.
• Plug and Play USB Connectivity: Connects directly to the USB-A port of any Bluesound Dirac Live Ready product with no drivers required on Windows or macOS.
• Driverless Interface: Compatible with Windows and macOS out of the box, eliminating software conflicts and simplifying the setup process.
• Correction File Included: A microphone-specific correction file is available for download from the product page, loaded into Dirac Live for a fully calibrated measurement chain.
• Universal Bluesound Compatibility: Works with all current and future Bluesound products that support Dirac Live room correction, future-proofing your calibration setup.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• Bluesound Room Calibration Kit omni-directional measurement microphone
• USB-A connection cable
• Microphone correction file (downloadable from product page)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit?

The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is a Dirac Research-certified acoustic measurement microphone designed for use with Dirac Live room correction software. It connects via USB-A to any Bluesound Dirac Live Ready product, captures measurements across the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz audible range, and enables Dirac Live to generate a custom room correction filter tailored to your specific listening environment.

Which Bluesound products are compatible with the Room Calibration Kit?

The Room Calibration Kit is compatible with all Bluesound products that carry the Dirac Live Ready designation. This includes the Bluesound PowerNode streaming amplifier and select Bluesound Node and Pulse models where Dirac Live support is available. Check your product's current firmware and the Bluesound app to confirm Dirac Live Ready status before purchasing.

How does the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit compare to the Audyssey MultEQ Editor or REW with a generic USB microphone?

The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is purpose-built and certified specifically for Dirac Live, which gives it a meaningful advantage over generic USB microphones used with software like Room EQ Wizard. Generic microphones require separate calibration files that may not be validated for the specific measurement software in use, introducing potential inaccuracy. Audyssey MultEQ is an alternative room correction platform found in Denon and Marantz AV receivers and requires its own dedicated microphone. The Bluesound kit is the only measurement microphone certified by Dirac Research for use within the Bluesound ecosystem, making it the correct and reliable choice for Bluesound owners.

What is Dirac Live and why does it require a specific microphone?

Dirac Live is a room correction software platform developed by Dirac Research (Uppsala, Sweden) that analyzes how sound behaves in your specific room and generates a digital correction filter to compensate for acoustic problems like bass buildup, reflections, and frequency response irregularities. Dirac Live requires a measurement microphone with known, verified frequency response characteristics so that the software can distinguish between room-induced coloration and microphone-induced coloration. Using an uncertified microphone can result in an inaccurate correction filter, which is why Dirac Research certifies specific microphones like the one included in the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit.

Can I use the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit with a Windows laptop?

Yes. The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit operates as a driverless USB audio device on both Windows and macOS systems. No driver installation is required. Simply connect the microphone to your computer via its USB-A port, download the correction file from the Bluesound product page, load it into the Dirac Live desktop application, and follow the on-screen measurement steps. The entire process is designed to work without technical configuration.

Do I need to download anything before using the Room Calibration Kit?

Yes, two downloads are required before beginning room calibration. First, download the Dirac Live application from the Dirac Research website onto your Windows or macOS computer. Second, download the microphone-specific correction file from the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit product page and load it into the Dirac Live software before starting measurements. The microphone itself requires no drivers and is recognized automatically once connected.

Where can I buy the Bluesound Room Calibration Kit in Toronto or Canada?

The Bluesound Room Calibration Kit is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Bluesound dealer located in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the full range of Bluesound streaming products and accessories, and its team can assist with Dirac Live setup, system pairing advice, and Bluesound ecosystem questions. Purchasing from an authorized Canadian dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage and local after-sales support.