Dirac officially 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.

“miniDSP has built a global reputation for flexible, high-performance DSP tools that empower enthusiasts and professionals alike,” said Rikard Hellerfelt, VP and head of BA consumer electronics. “By integrating Dirac Live Active Room Treatment into the new Tide16, miniDSP is making cutting-edge room optimization accessible to a wider audience, unlocking studio-grade performance in real-world listening rooms.”

Dirac live ART was introduced in 2023 as the latest innovation in Dirac’s room optimization suite. Dirac live ART manages low-frequency resonances for cleaner, tighter and more balanced bass across the listening area.

The company said that Tide16 combines connectivity with the full Dirac Live suite as a hub for stereo and multichannel systems. The solution features up to 16 configurable output channels and supports setups such as 9.1.6 and beyond for integration in home theaters, immersive audio systems and professional listening spaces.

Dirac Live ART aims to deliver performance benefits through Dirac’s MIMO technology. Also included are 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.

Dirac said that 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.

“Our partnership with Dirac continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in DSP-based system optimization,” said Tony Rouget, CEO at miniDSP. “With Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, the Tide16 empowers users to experience the full precision of their systems – not just from one listening position, but across the entire room.”