yes ! love to read that. and thanks for the input Jim! pete
On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Casey Rice wrote: > I'd like to read your article Jim. Please let us know if you find it. > > Cheers > > Casey > > > On 21/02/2012, at 11:11 AM, Jim wrote: > >> Hi Pete, >> >> I can't really add anything specific regarding interface with a 3C, however >> I have a good deal of experience with subs. First off is that a significant >> benefit of the sub is to unburden the main speakers (and amp to a somewhat >> lesser degree) of the reproduction of the lowest frequencies. This will >> reduce the IMD (Inter Modulation Distortion) component and can really clean >> up the sound. So use an outboard cross over to relieve the mains from this >> load. >> >> A few other thoughts (in no particular order) are: the built in crossovers >> in most subs are a pretty weak point. I ended up bypassing that part of my >> Velodyne UDL 18 and it really helped. They tend to use a very simple, >> minimum parts count circuit in this position. Next, you can really optimize >> the blend of the sub with the mains (this can be difficult to end up with a >> "seamless" transition) by adjusting not only the cross over point, but the >> steepness of slope on both sides and the relative gains. >> >> A simple way to set the sub gain without any test gear is to start with it >> at zero, gradually have your helper bring it up while you sit in the "sweet >> spot" till you just notice it; then turn it down a bit. That's likely a good >> starting point. Try to find the specs on your mains and find where the low F >> response starts to drop off; this will help you to establish the cross over >> point. >> >> I have an article I wrote on sub woofer integration a few years back; if I >> can find it, I'd be glad to pass it on. However, I think it ended up >> archived on a computer I can't get to right now. If you have any specific >> questions, I'll be glad to try to answer them. Best of luck! >> >> Regards, Jim >> >> >> >> On 2/20/2012 1:33 PM, pete wrote: >>> quick question for the list... >>> >>> i have a cheap-o active sub i'd like to integrate into my series IIIc here >>> (just to get a basic idea of subsonic junk going on in mixes) and am >>> wondering the best and or easiest way to go forward. >>> adding the sub in parallel with say the speaker A outs (on which there is a >>> set of active Dynaudio bm6a) effectively lowering the input imp. seen by >>> the master module i take it is not the way to go.... >>> my initial thought is to take a line out of the 2-mix #3 in the patchbay >>> and send that to the sub... i really wanted to be able to switch it out >>> though when i am on the smaller avantone monitors on speaker select A. >>> >>> any tips from people using subs on their older neotek setups? >>> >>> thanks!! >>> >>> pete------ >>> >>> View the list online at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>> >>> You can unsubscribe at anytime by sending an email to >>> mailto:[email protected] with "unsubscribe neotek" in the message >>> body. If you have any difficulties, or questions --please send an email to >>> mailto:[email protected]. >>> >>> The Neotek list is lovingly hosted by Catapult Web. Remember that any >>> message or reply sent to the list will be automatically forwarded to all >>> subscribers. >>> >>> Vive Le Neotek! >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >> ------ >> >> View the list online at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> >> You can unsubscribe at anytime by sending an email to >> mailto:[email protected] with "unsubscribe neotek" in the message >> body. If you have any difficulties, or questions --please send an email to >> mailto:[email protected]. >> >> The Neotek list is lovingly hosted by Catapult Web. Remember that any >> message or reply sent to the list will be automatically forwarded to all >> subscribers. >> >> Vive Le Neotek! >> >> Thanks. > > Casey Rice > PO Box 423 > Yarraville VIC 3013 > +61 4 2367 2340 >
