AR Tuning Guide | SonaVyx

SonaVyx AR Live Tuning Guide transforms the way audio engineers optimize sound systems by overlaying real-time adjustment instructions directly on a live camera view of the equipment. Instead of switching back and forth between a measurement laptop and the mixer, you see exactly which controls to adjust, how far to move them, and whether you have reached the target -- all through your phone or tablet camera. This augmented reality approach bridges the gap between diagnostic data and physical equipment interaction, making system tuning faster, more accurate, and accessible to engineers of all experience levels.

How AR Tuning Works

The AR tuning workflow begins with a diagnostic analysis of your sound system. SonaVyx AI Diagnostic examines your frequency response, phase alignment, coherence, and other measurement data, then generates a prioritized list of adjustments -- EQ changes, gain corrections, delay values, crossover points, and compressor settings. Each adjustment specifies the control name, the current observed value, and the target value the system needs. When you launch the AR Tuning Guide, it loads this adjustment queue and overlays visual indicators on your camera feed, guiding you step by step through each correction. As you make each adjustment on the physical equipment, the guide tracks your progress and updates the system health score in real time.

Equipment Template Matching

For the most precise AR experience, SonaVyx matches your equipment against a library of equipment templates. Each template contains a detailed map of a specific mixer, processor, or amplifier model -- the location, type, and range of every knob, fader, switch, and button. When a template matches, the AR overlay can position indicators precisely where each control is located on the equipment. SonaVyx supports templates for popular professional audio equipment from manufacturers like Yamaha, Allen and Heath, Behringer, Midas, Soundcraft, QSC, and more. The template library is continuously expanding based on user contributions and manufacturer partnerships.

Color-Coded Proximity Indicators

As you adjust each control, the AR overlay uses a color-coded system to show how close you are to the target value. Green indicates you are within 5% of the target -- the adjustment is effectively done. Amber means you are within 15% and getting close. Red means you are more than 15% away and need to continue adjusting. This traffic-light system provides instant visual feedback without requiring you to read numbers, which is especially useful in dark venue environments where screen readability is limited. The proximity colors update in real time as the system detects changes through continuous measurement feedback.

Voice Guidance and Hands-Free Operation

The AR Tuning Guide includes an optional voice guidance mode powered by the Web Speech API. When enabled, the system announces each adjustment step aloud -- for example, "Next adjustment: Low EQ at 80 Hertz. Reduce from plus 2.5 dB to minus 1 dB. Turn the knob counter-clockwise." This allows completely hands-free operation. You can mount your phone on a stand near the mixer and follow voice instructions while keeping both hands on the equipment. Voice guidance is particularly valuable in situations where looking at a screen is impractical, such as when working in tight equipment racks, dimly lit backstage areas, or while wearing gloves during outdoor events.

Live Frequency Response Monitoring

A compact 200x100 pixel frequency response chart is displayed in the corner of the camera view during AR tuning sessions. This mini-chart shows the real-time measured frequency response of the system, updated continuously as you make adjustments. You can see the immediate impact of each knob turn or fader move on the system response without switching to a separate measurement view. The chart covers the full audible range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz on a logarithmic frequency axis, with magnitude displayed in decibels. This integration of measurement feedback directly into the tuning interface eliminates the traditional back-and-forth between measurement software and the mixing console.

Fallback Mode for Unsupported Equipment

When no equipment template is available for your specific mixer or processor model, the AR Tuning Guide automatically switches to a text-based instruction mode. In this fallback mode, adjustments are displayed as a numbered step-by-step list, each showing the control name, the direction and magnitude of change needed, and the target value. While this mode lacks the precise spatial AR overlays, it still provides the full diagnostic-driven adjustment queue, progress tracking, voice guidance, and system health monitoring. As the SonaVyx equipment template library grows, more devices gain full AR support. Users can also submit their equipment for template creation through the SonaVyx community program.

System Health Tracking

Throughout the tuning session, the AR Tuning Guide maintains a running system health score. This score starts at the value determined by the initial diagnostic and increases as you complete each adjustment. The health counter provides a satisfying, gamified element to the tuning process -- watching the score climb from 52% to 87% as you work through the adjustment queue reinforces that each change is making a measurable improvement. The final health score can be captured as part of a SonaVyx System Report for client documentation and archival purposes.