Dirac says its ART room correction is included in miniDSP’s new Tide16 16-channel processor, bringing the full Dirac Live suite to more setups.
Dirac ART is now included in miniDSP’s new Tide16 16-channel processor. The device also supports the full Dirac Live software suite.
Dirac announced on May 28, 2026 that its ART, short for Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, is included in miniDSP’s new Tide16 processor.
Dirac ART is a type of room correction software. It measures how sound behaves in a room and uses digital signal processing, meaning software-based audio tuning, to reduce the impact of reflections and resonances.
The Tide16 is a 16-channel processor, which means it can manage and tune audio for up to 16 separate speaker or output channels. That matters for home cinema and multi-speaker setups where alignment and bass performance can be hard to get right.
Dirac said the Tide16 “features the full Dirac Live suite.” In plain terms, buyers get access to Dirac’s set of calibration tools, not just a single tuning feature.
This announcement is another sign that premium audio is becoming more software-driven. Instead of relying only on speaker placement and manual equalizers, brands are bundling licensed software that can calibrate a system using measurements.
For consumers and installers, more ART-enabled hardware can mean fewer workarounds when building multi-channel systems. It can also make performance more consistent across different rooms, since the tuning adapts to the space.
For Dirac, wider availability through hardware partners expands distribution without selling new devices itself. That partner-led approach is common in embedded software, where the software ships inside a third-party product.
Dirac has recently announced more integrations across the Dirac Live ecosystem, including updates tied to other audio brands. The Tide16 inclusion adds another high-channel-count option for users who want advanced calibration features.
Primary Source: dirac.com
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