Swedish audio pioneer Dirac announced that Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), alongside Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control, is included in miniDSP’s new Tide16, a 16-channel multi-channel processor designed for audiophiles, integrators, and system designers.
Introduced in 2023, Dirac Live ART is the latest innovation in Dirac’s professional-grade room optimization suite. It transforms every speaker in the system into a cooperative acoustic control network, Dirac Live ART manages low-frequency resonances to deliver cleaner, tighter, and more balanced bass across the entire listening area, says Dirac, even in acoustically challenging spaces.
The Tide16 combines advanced connectivity with the full Dirac Live suite to serve as a hub for both stereo and multichannel systems. With up to 16 configurable output channels, Tide16 supports setups such as 9.1.6 and beyond, enabling seamless integration for home theatres, immersive audio systems, and professional listening spaces.
Key connectivity includes HDMI, Toslink, USB Audio, and balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo analog inputs, along with 16 balanced XLR outputs. Wireless audio is available via Bluetooth. A calibrated microphone is sold separately.
Powered by Dirac’s patented MIMO technology, Dirac Live ART delivers performance benefits traditionally associated with extensive physical treatment, helping reduce decay times and smooth low-frequency response across seats. The result, says Dirac, is faster, more uniform bass and improved clarity across the spectrum.
Also included is Dirac Live Room Correction, which optimizes magnitude and phase response to overcome the limitations of traditional EQ, and Dirac Live Bass Control, which applies machine learning to co-optimize subwoofers and speakers for consistent low-end performance.
The miniDSP Tide16 ships with a Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment license already included out of the box.