# ARC X Calibration Mic Placement **URL:** \ **Category:** Recording\ **Tags:** arc-x\ **Created:** [September 4, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948 "2026-09-04T09:17:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DJBond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DJBond](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/DJBond)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/1 "2026-09-04T09:17:04Z")
Hello there, just wondering about the mic placement when calibrating ARC X. When moving the mic to different positions during calibration, it says keep the mic centered. Does this mean always pointing directly to the center or keeping it parallel and vertically centered? ---
**Author:** ![quellenform](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.ikmultimedia.com/quellenform/32/454_2.png) [@quellenform](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/quellenform)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/2 "2026-09-04T11:37:51Z")
Since IK Multimedia doesn’t provide any specific guidelines for this (at least I couldn’t find anything in the manual), you have to assume that the measurement is always taken straight ahead. While other measurement systems generally also allow for measurements at a 90° angle upward, this is not explicitly mentioned anywhere, so one must assume that the 0° measurement with the microphone facing forward is the intended configuration. In other words, no tilt on any axis. ---
**Author:** ![DJBond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DJBond](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/DJBond)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/3 "2026-09-04T12:01:24Z")
That is what I also figured. I might send a tech request. ---
**Author:** ![nitrateaudio](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.ikmultimedia.com/nitrateaudio/32/505_2.png) [@nitrateaudio](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/nitrateaudio)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/4 "2026-09-04T12:32:34Z")
i just pointed it straight forward ---
**Author:** ![quellenform](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.ikmultimedia.com/quellenform/32/454_2.png) [@quellenform](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/quellenform)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/5 "2026-09-04T13:35:43Z")
You’re right: Sending a request to support (and posting their response in this thread) would still be really helpful! I actually have the impression myself that the setup with the forward-facing microphone leads to some strange results, especially in a surround sound setup. Perhaps there’s a technique recommended by the manufacturer that they simply forgot to mention in their manual… ---
**Author:** ![skinnygriftin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@skinnygriftin](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/skinnygriftin)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/6 "2026-09-04T21:53:22Z")
doesnt the mic say FRONT and TOP on it? which should tell you how to position it? ---
**Author:** ![skinnygriftin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@skinnygriftin](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/skinnygriftin)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/7 "2026-09-04T22:00:03Z")
I recommend somethibng like this to make your life easier [Cold Shoe Bracket](https://www.amazon.com/Mechrig-Extension-Aluminum-Microphone-62033/dp/B0DT16D5D6?crid=1B8AEAGSTENOP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eo0Kcp68oklOnhlO_UhuZNYRT78PSvvoJk47TSOI2Y6kTot71p5V0MdrRCwCRuY0Yio2l7K-Hj_UMLV8Ycx0KxN7xt7-FDRGWC_aNb4OmPoSrDsDKVgLA0F-I8-2Z4BFxOSWhVdStECIYQCzXyNKFOhk0UXseGiTHBFe4vmryOMXMZAaOCtMfpG_eq8KwQ7pofOIPyYim1VezZDhlXV-bmaOKTIOEDugpM0zl11-X6U.zS5_J2BVvZ3n5zZcOw3apS91UggOcPVGRqLLH3v486M&dib_tag=se&keywords=wide+Cold+Shoe+Mount+Bracket+Cold+Shoe+Extension+Bar&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1788559090&sprefix=wide+cold+shoe+mount+bracket+cold+shoe+extension+bar%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2) ---
**Author:** ![DJBond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DJBond](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/DJBond)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/8 "2026-09-04T23:10:20Z")
It does have Front and Top written on it but this does not refer to any angled axis on a horizontal plane. ---
**Author:** ![DJBond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DJBond](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/DJBond)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/9 "2026-09-04T23:14:38Z")
Jered from IK Support has gotten back to me and states, "The mic should always be facing straight forward with no tilt on any axis ". ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/ikmultimedia/original/1X/eed2f9fc1bf49f8bef77b1dfa506d723f895415e.png) [@system](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.ikmultimedia.com/t/arc-x-calibration-mic-placement/948/10 "2026-09-05T00:14:42Z")
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