[IanH]

Originally Posted by whatthehuck

I'd have to look at it again, but it seems like a very basic 3.5'-4' long usb to usb mini. I got this one in 10ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091SQKMQK...sin_title&th=1

To eliminate the cable as the culprit i would try this one.

https://a.co/d/dRGCMK1


Edit: or the other monoprice one. Good brand!

[BroDoze]

This one works perfect for me. I love the extra length (that’s what she said.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QRP6CGF...sin_title&th=1

[whatthehuck]

Originally Posted by IanH

To eliminate the cable as the culprit i would try this one.

https://a.co/d/dRGCMK1


Edit: or the other monoprice one. Good brand!

I actually got this first and it didn't work so I tried the other brand that I posted. I'm wondering if somehow it's the laptop that's causing the problem... But if the other cords work, and a couple USB sticks work, it's GOTTA be the cable right?

[IanH]

Originally Posted by whatthehuck

I actually got this first and it didn't work so I tried the other brand that I posted. I'm wondering if somehow it's the laptop that's causing the problem... But if the other cords work, and a couple USB sticks work, it's GOTTA be the cable right?

I like the idea above of using a USB 3 USBa m-f extender. The issue with long cables is USB voltage is too low, I believe usb3, if the port on the laptop is also USB 3, will be better in this regard.

Back in the day I remember using powered USB cables for DSLR to avoid this same problem.

[BMW DIY Guy]

How are we doing on this guys? I know there were a couple of you working on tuning the file perfectly. Any updates?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by AdonisP91

How much did the sound deadening cost you and did you do it yourself or had someone do it for you? I’m strongly considering doing it, but I have so many mods planned already I am not sure about the budget

I highly recommend this and have a whole video series of Soundskins into several cars, but my G87 specifically in this case. The work isn't hard and is not a lot of cost in materials.

This really makes a difference in cutting out tire hiss and general road noise, improving the sound floor in the car.

[///MoT]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

How are we doing on this guys? I know there were a couple of you working on tuning the file perfectly. Any updates?

Hey Stefan,

I've not made any progress yet, due to unexpected retina detachment surgery (btw, it's not a fun thing to deal with lol) a few weeks ago. I'm recovering now, and ready to start tinkering with the stereo system again, especially since I just received my UMIK-1 yesterday.

I will update the thread with any progress I'm able to make over the next few days.


Cheers!
Tom

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by ///MoT

Hey Stefan,

I've not made any progress yet, due to unexpected retina detachment surgery (btw, it's not a fun thing to deal with lol) a few weeks ago. I'm recovering now, and ready to start tinkering with the stereo system again, especially since I just received my UMIK-1 yesterday.

I will update the thread with any progress I'm able to make over the next few days.


Cheers!
Tom

Oh man that sucks, take care of yourself!

[BroDoze]

I’m waiting to hear how the mic works out.

[IanH]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

I’m waiting to hear how the mic works out.

I got bad news bud, turns out both of you are listening and the mic isn't gonna break first!

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by IanH

I got bad news bud, turns out both of you are listening and the mic isn't gonna break first!

Eh?

[whatthehuck]

Originally Posted by ///MoT

Hey Stefan,

I've not made any progress yet, due to unexpected retina detachment surgery (btw, it's not a fun thing to deal with lol) a few weeks ago. I'm recovering now, and ready to start tinkering with the stereo system again, especially since I just received my UMIK-1 yesterday.

I will update the thread with any progress I'm able to make over the next few days.


Cheers!
Tom

I just got mine as well and played around with the software today, although I was more learning how it all works so I didn't get anything done except setting up distance measurements. Trying to learn how to use the RTA function on Helix, I got the basic idea down, I just need to find some calibration files so I can actually tune the speakers to the right curve.

[IanH]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Eh?

Microphone.... listen....

[AdonisP91]

Originally Posted by whatthehuck

I just got mine as well and played around with the software today, although I was more learning how it all works so I didn't get anything done except setting up distance measurements. Trying to learn how to use the RTA function on Helix, I got the basic idea down, I just need to find some calibration files so I can actually tune the speakers to the right curve.

Here is a quick video how to tune using the Audiotec Fischer software. It won’t be as precise as pairing it up with REW, but it might get it close enough. For the Umik you can get the calibration files from the MiniDSP website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxF_ucxwFTQ

[whatthehuck]

Originally Posted by AdonisP91

Tom posted up thread that changing the input sensitivity settings mitigates the turn signal and system sound amplification. For coding out ASD you can user BimmerCode.

Originally Posted by baj_baj

I never experienced these problems, what ever I did with the gains in the amp, the gongs remained pretty much the same. The only thing really loud and annoying was ASD, but coding it fully off was a 2min job.

Originally Posted by AdonisP91

Here is a quick video how to tune using the Audiotec Fischer software. It won’t be as precise as pairing it up with REW, but it might get it close enough. For the Umik you can get the calibration files from the MiniDSP website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxF_ucxwFTQ

haha this is actually the guy I've been watching, trying to follow his steps. Being ADD doesn't help though when the videos are 90 minutes long but I'm getting there 🤣 I also downloaded the UMIK calibration files but they didn't seem to work, I couldn't get them to load for some reason. It also doesn't help that for some reason the Helix program display is cropped and shrunk on my laptop in certain areas, cutting off words or buttons, makes things difficult to get anything done quickly.

It's weird, I'm pretty tech savvy but I have the absolute worst luck with technology, nothing EVER just works the way it's supposed to for me. But, I'll get it taken care of. It's really just gonna take hours of playing with the software, getting to know how this stuff works, learning all the ins and outs and just doing it. I've always been the "scoop the mids and bump the bass and treble in a curve" kinda guy so this is a whole nother level for me, got lots to learn.

It would be so much easier if I could do this on my computer rather than a tiny lil laptop with a cord that's too short because nothing longer works but oh well.

[BroDoze]

Just ordered a UMIK-1 from big A. The $79+30 shipping + long delivery forced me to the $109 Big A price + free Monday delivery.

We’ll see how accurate/close my manual TA measurements were compared to a real-deal mic.

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by AdonisP91

Here is a quick video how to tune using the Audiotec Fischer software. It won’t be as precise as pairing it up with REW, but it might get it close enough. For the Umik you can get the calibration files from the MiniDSP website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxF_ucxwFTQ

Thanks for this - will definitely help.

[BroDoze]

Strangely, whenever I’m behind the wheel driving, I enjoy listening to the car’s glorious noises more than my music. So far. I’m at 997mi. I assume when the fun factor starts to wane I’ll be very glad I spent the money and time on a nice audio system. I have pretty darn short sprints/commutes to work n back.

[BroDoze]

Ugh - the rabbit hole...

Helix DSP Phase Alignment

[AdonisP91]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Ugh - the rabbit hole...

Helix DSP Phase Alignment

I found a much easier way to align the timing and phase responses using REW and a Umik1, but it would be a little complicated to write it up, so if people are interested I can do it at a later time.

[kenkamm]

Originally Posted by AdonisP91

I found a much easier way to align the timing and phase responses using REW and a Umik1, but it would be a little complicated to write it up, so if people are interested I can do it at a later time.

Well, I for one, would like to see that write-up. 😊

What are you guys using for a pink noise source and/or sine wave source if needed?

[IanH]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Strangely, whenever I’m behind the wheel driving, I enjoy listening to the car’s glorious noises more than my music. So far. I’m at 997mi. I assume when the fun factor starts to wane I’ll be very glad I spent the money and time on a nice audio system. I have pretty darn short sprints/commutes to work n back.

Similarly I will spend thousands improving the sounds system so that I can listen to fm radio and low bitrate podcasts....

But, I am a perfectionist and must fix something that I am able to fix.