Speaker Calibration

Calibration of the Surround Sound (5.1 and higher) speaker array or stereo speakers is strongly recommended to achieve optimal results with Media Player. Calibration can be performed either with a Sound Level Meter (SLM) or directly through any hearing aid that is compatible with Inspire. For products that support real-time input monitoring, a hearing aid can be used. For products that don't support real-time input monitoring, a Sound Level Meter must be used. Speakers must be calibrated prior to using Media Player.

Before beginning calibration, you should verify the speaker set-up on your PC. The following instructions are for Windows® 10, 8 and 7.

1. Right click on or click Start.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. For Windows 8 and 7, click Hardware and Sound.
4. Click Sound.
5. Click on the speakers.
6. Click Configure and the current speaker configuration displays.
7. Inspire supports Desktop Stereo Speakers and Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 and higher) settings. Please make sure you have the correct option selected.
8. Click Test to test the speakers if desired.
9. Click Next.
10. Select full-range speakers if applicable.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Finish to complete the configuration.
13. Close any open Windows screens and launch Inspire.
14. Click Tools from the Menu Bar.
15. Click Speaker Calibration and a dialog box displays that's specific to the type of sound card selected to use.

    Note:  If the speakers configured in Windows aren't Desktop Stereo Speakers or Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 and higher), a message that the calibration cannot be performed displays. Click OK.

16. If calibrating via a hearing aid, connect and select a right hearing aid. If the aid is a Directional device, make sure it is in Omni mode.
17. Place the hearing aid or Sound Level Meter in the exact center of the speaker array at that same height as the speakers according to the dimensions specified in the diagram below.

     

    
18. Calibrate the system based on the PC's speaker configuration.