PARC

About the PARC

The PARC (Parametric Adaptive Room Compensation) by Rives Audio is an analog-in/analog-out parametric equalizer that provides sophisticated room correction by attenuating problematic low-frequency room modes. It features three bands per channel with independently adjustable center frequency (16Hz to 350Hz), Q factor (width from 1 to 10), and attenuation level (0 to 18 dB). The device operates entirely in the analog domain, avoiding digital conversion, and is designed to be placed between preamplifier and power amplifier or in the tape loop of an integrated amplifier. It includes balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, supports RCA and XLR connections, and offers three nonvolatile memory presets for different settings. The PARC is typically set up using computer-aided room measurements and software (such as Rives' BARE software) or with supplied test discs and sound level meters. Its main goal is to flatten in-room bass response and improve bass articulation, low-level detail retrieval, and timing without introducing downsides. Dimensions are approximately 17" x 4" x 12.5" (WxHxD). The unit is robustly built with dual mono circuitry except for the mains transformer and is considered a unique analog alternative to digital room correction systems.