Re: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox
Tim, There is a reason that many people recognize the Cubase software name. They are simply at the top of the game. You can use the version that ships with the PreSonus Firebox in combination with the PowerSDR software for fantastic results. The only con I can think of in this setup is that it does require another D/A - A/D connection (from output 5/6 to Mic Input 1). But what this allows is using all of the parametric EQs and all the other bells and whistles in Cubase to make your audio sound just like you want it. The flat frequency response of the SDR-1000 transmitter is what allows us to use processed audio coming into the PowerSDR software and it comes out on the air just as you hear it on the monitor. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 5:41 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox I an considering getting the FireBox for some portable operations. Before making that purchase I wanted to inquire to those who have been using it and wanted to get some feedback. Since I haven't seen any posts related to the FireBox and it not working correctly, I'll assume that is the case. My question has to do with audio processing. I have always been told that for the optimal audio chain goes something like this: Mic-preamp-EQ-compressor/limiter-effects Now I don't plan on using all that type of processing, but I do like using an EQ and currently the PowerSDR EQ is currently being re-coded. Since the FireBox has a preamp for the two XLR inputs and there isn't anything like an effects loop, what options would I have for signal process pre-SDR1K? What would be the cons for EQing a signal before the preamp? I see where you can use VST plug-ins for QuBase. Has anyone done this and what were the results? -Tim --- Tim Ellison mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Integrated Technical Services http://www.itsco.com/ Apex, NC USA 919.674.0044 Ext. 25 / 919.674.0045 (FAX) 919.215.6375 - cell PGP public key available at all public KeyServers ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox
I should have mentioned when I originally posted this that care needs to be taken to make sure that the Cubase software does NOT use the same output channel as the PowerSDR software. Not taking proper precautions here could cause the full output voltage (~6V) to be put into the radio which will likely cause damage to the SDR-1000 hardware. Make doubly sure PowerSDR audio is the only thing driving the radio directly. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Eric Wachsmann - FlexRadio Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:39 AM To: 'Tim Ellison'; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox Tim, There is a reason that many people recognize the Cubase software name. They are simply at the top of the game. You can use the version that ships with the PreSonus Firebox in combination with the PowerSDR software for fantastic results. The only con I can think of in this setup is that it does require another D/A - A/D connection (from output 5/6 to Mic Input 1). But what this allows is using all of the parametric EQs and all the other bells and whistles in Cubase to make your audio sound just like you want it. The flat frequency response of the SDR-1000 transmitter is what allows us to use processed audio coming into the PowerSDR software and it comes out on the air just as you hear it on the monitor. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 5:41 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox I an considering getting the FireBox for some portable operations. Before making that purchase I wanted to inquire to those who have been using it and wanted to get some feedback. Since I haven't seen any posts related to the FireBox and it not working correctly, I'll assume that is the case. My question has to do with audio processing. I have always been told that for the optimal audio chain goes something like this: Mic-preamp-EQ-compressor/limiter-effects Now I don't plan on using all that type of processing, but I do like using an EQ and currently the PowerSDR EQ is currently being re-coded. Since the FireBox has a preamp for the two XLR inputs and there isn't anything like an effects loop, what options would I have for signal process pre-SDR1K? What would be the cons for EQing a signal before the preamp? I see where you can use VST plug-ins for QuBase. Has anyone done this and what were the results? -Tim --- Tim Ellison mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Integrated Technical Services http://www.itsco.com/ Apex, NC USA 919.674.0044 Ext. 25 / 919.674.0045 (FAX) 919.215.6375 - cell PGP public key available at all public KeyServers ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox
I an considering getting the FireBox for some portable operations. Before making that purchase I wanted to inquire to those who have been using it and wanted to get some feedback. Since I haven't seen any posts related to the FireBox and it not working correctly, I'll assume that is the case. My question has to do with audio processing. I have always been told that for the optimal audio chain goes something like this: Mic-preamp-EQ-compressor/limiter-effects Now I don't plan on using all that type of processing, but I do like using an EQ and currently the PowerSDR EQ is currently being re-coded. Since the FireBox has a preamp for the two XLR inputs and there isn't anything like an effects loop, what options would I have for signal process pre-SDR1K? What would be the cons for EQing a signal before the preamp? I see where you can use VST plug-ins for QuBase. Has anyone done this and what were the results? -Tim --- Tim Ellison mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Integrated Technical Services http://www.itsco.com/ Apex, NC USA 919.674.0044 Ext. 25 / 919.674.0045 (FAX) 919.215.6375 - cell PGP public key available at all public KeyServers
Re: [Flexradio] Audio processing advice with the Presonus FireBox
In a message dated 1/4/2006 5:42:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I an considering getting the FireBox for some portable operations.Before making that purchase I wanted to inquire to those who have beenusing it and wanted to get some feedback.Since I haven't seen any posts related to the FireBox and it not workingcorrectly, I'll assume that is the case.My question has to do with audio processing. I have always been toldthat for the optimal audio chain goes something like this:Mic-preamp-EQ-compressor/limiter-effectsNow I don't plan on using all that type of processing, but I do likeusing an EQ and currently the PowerSDR EQ is currently being re-coded.Since the FireBox has a preamp for the two XLR inputs and there isn'tanything like an "effects loop", what options would I have for signalprocess pre-SDR1K? What would be the cons for EQing a signal before thepreamp?I see where you can use VST plug-ins for QuBase. Has anyone done thisand what were the results?-Tim---Tim Ellison mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Integrated Technical Services http://www.itsco.com/ Apex, NC USA919.674.0044 Ext. 25 / 919.674.0045 (FAX)919.215.6375 - cell PGP public key available at all public KeyServers ___FlexRadio mailing listFlexRadio@flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Tim Read my article [a work in progress] http://w5gi.com/sdr.htm#Click for some insight re to what you want to do. John w5gi
