Behringer Ultracurve DEQ2496 - ways to use it?

[sfdoddsy]

Yeah, I should update my site. I've actually switched from the dbx 260 to the DCX. The DCX is slightly better suited to the sort of EQ needed for dipoles as you can layer the settings on top of each other.

Cheers

Steve

 

[rick57]

Steve
Then in what ways is the dbx 260 better than the DCX, to justify the higher cost?

 

[paulspencer]

I got Ultradrive last nite and I found a new use for it:

Go to the top of a highrise building and throw it out the window!

Let's just say this is another chapter in my "2ndhand equipment saga"

Unit is faulty, I know now why it's secondhand.

Now I can consider:

Ultracurve DSP or DEQ new
Ultradrive DCX

Only thing is I have an active xo kit and haven't even soldered it up!

 

[sfdoddsy]

The dbx is better built than the dcx and has more flexibility in setting the correct input levels via jumper switches.

It also has an Auto-EQ (like the Behringer DEQ Paul is set on). It also has a fair bit more processing power than the DCX, from memory you can have over 20 separate EQ points per channel using the parametric EQs. The EQ can also be set finer than the DCX.

It's also easier to use.

The only real advantages the DCX has is price and the ability to lay shelving filters over each other. This last thing is important for Orion/Phoenix style EQ when you need considerable amounts of such filters for dipole roll-off and for speaker Q (if you use the Peerless drivers).

Cheers

Steve

 

[paulspencer]

Steve, I'm not quite so much set on DEQ - it was to some extend due to the cost and the gift issue. Now I'm considering DCX and I can add on the cheaper ultracurve (DSP) to get more eq power a bit later on.

 

[dswiston]

Just a friendly tip, Parts Express has a sale on some behringer equipment. Just thought you might like to be aware of that.

 

[paulspencer]

Thanks for the tip, I will look into it

I'm just wondering if it's a bad idea to buy internatiionally regarding getting things fixed if there are problems, or if I have to return it at any stage ...

and if I have to pay for return shipping and then shipping for a new unit ...

and if I can get repairs within warranty here in Australia ...

 

[Arctophile]

Hmmm US$399 at PX, and e.g. www.proaudio.com.au has them for AU$649 with correct PSU and Aussie warranty. Once you factor in shipping costs, I don't think you'd save much.

Now if only I had $649...



//Adam F

 

[paulspencer]

I got Ultracurve DEQ for $570 IIRC ... from Factory Sound, South Melbourne. Behringer Australia told me that they are big discounters. I found this to be true compared to others. I also picked up the Europower EP2500 amp for $630 while at another place they were very hesitant to offer $695 and I really had to push!

I can get both quite a bit cheaper including shipping and customs and exchange rate - I worked it all out properly, but Behringer Australia warned me that they are not as reliable due to the power supply.

I set up DEQ today and initial results are very pleasing. I also made up a DIY mic (without preamp - not required for DEQ) so I could use the auto eq ... more info soon when I've had more of a play

With the RTA I can't believe how much output there is below 40 Hz - more than I have been led to think!