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The ArcadeWorks [https://www.arcadeworks.net/products/omega-mvs Omega MVS] is a custom case and supergun for a Neo Geo MV1C MVS motherboard with [[Neo Geo:UniBIOS]] pre-installed.


Here’s a review of the Omega MVS from Arcade Works.  The Omega is essentially a custom case and “supergun” for a Neo Geo MV1C MVS motherboard that looks like it could be an official SNK console!
== Upgrades ==


ArcadeWorks Omega MVS:  https://www.arcadeworks.net/omega-neo-geo-mvs-home-console
Multiple upgrades exist for the Omega MVS which improves the audio or video output.
Shielded cable for ORIGINAL Omega Video Board:  https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/Omega-CMVS-RGB-SCART-Cable?tracking=5543fb4c077bb


* [https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/Omega-CMVS-RGB-SCART-Cable?tracking=5543fb4c077bb Shielded cable for ORIGINAL Omega Video Board]
* [https://www.retrorgb.com/genesisrgbcables.html RGB, Component, and HDMI cables compatible with the new board (select Genesis 2 cables)]
* [https://castlemaniagames.com/products/rondo-products-replacement-av-board-for-the-omega?ref=w9_zngec1o_ RGB & Audio Upgrade Board (no composite or component video!)]
** [https://www.retrorgb.com/assets/OmegaMVSAudioComparison.zip RetroRGB audio comparisons]


RGB & Audio Upgrade Board (no composite or component video!):  https://castlemaniagames.com/products/rondo-products-replacement-av-board-for-the-omega?ref=w9_zngec1o_
== Audio Filtering Adjustment ==


RGB, Component and HDMI cables compatible with the new board (select Genesis 2 cables): https://www.retrorgb.com/genesisrgbcables.html
The capacitors at C11 and C14 set an audio filter. If you prefer the unfiltered sound, simply remove those two capacitors (don’t bridge the pins or put anything in their place). Alternatively, if you’d like more filtering, add 0603 capacitors that are higher than the current value of 75pF:


While the console is good, we felt there was room for improvement and designed an RGB upgrade board for any enthusiasts;  Basically, people with calibrated RGB monitors or people who use the OSSC with optimal timings will notice a quality difference, but probably not people with inexpensive scalers or consumer-grade CRT’s.  There’s also an upgraded audio circuit on the board with filtering that helps the Neo Geo be a bit less harsh.  Here’s some uncompressed FLAC files that demonstrate the difference – Make sure to use headphones (and see the bottom of this post for more filtering info): https://www.retrorgb.com/assets/OmegaMVSAudioComparison.zip
[[File:OmegaReplacementBoardFilterCap.jpg]]


If you’re interested in the upgrades found on the Omega’s motherboard, here’s links:
As always with audio, some people might say “they sound the same”, so here’s a chart that might better demonstrate what’s happening. The higher the capacitor value, the earlier the roll off begins:


UniBIOS: http://unibios.free.fr/
[[File:OmegaReplacementBoardFilterCapExample.jpg]]
Neo BIOS Masta:  https://www.neogeofanclub.com/projects/neobiosmasta-vmc


Check out the review on YouTube (above), LBRY and Bitchute (below):
== Media ==


 
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3rg6GCAOHU</youtube>
 
Here’s more info on the audio filtering.  Basically, the capacitors at C11 and C14 set the filter. If you prefer the unfiltered sound linked above, simply remove those two capacitors (don’t bridge the pins or put anything in their place). Alternatively, if you’d like more filtering, add 0603 capacitors that are higher than the current value of 75pF:
 
 
As always with audio, some people might say “they sound the same”, so here’s a chart that might better demonstrate what’s happening;  The higher the capacitor value, the earlier the roll off begins:

Revision as of 05:16, 20 August 2023

The ArcadeWorks Omega MVS is a custom case and supergun for a Neo Geo MV1C MVS motherboard with Neo Geo:UNIVERSE BIOS (UniBIOS) pre-installed.

Upgrades

Multiple upgrades exist for the Omega MVS which improves the audio or video output.

Audio Filtering Adjustment

The capacitors at C11 and C14 set an audio filter. If you prefer the unfiltered sound, simply remove those two capacitors (don’t bridge the pins or put anything in their place). Alternatively, if you’d like more filtering, add 0603 capacitors that are higher than the current value of 75pF:

OmegaReplacementBoardFilterCap.jpg

As always with audio, some people might say “they sound the same”, so here’s a chart that might better demonstrate what’s happening. The higher the capacitor value, the earlier the roll off begins:

OmegaReplacementBoardFilterCapExample.jpg

Media