I have 3 channels I need to cross over and eq: Mid, High, and Sub. I just need a simple XO for the mids and possibly a little extra EQ, but not much. For the sub, however, I need an XO, Linkwitz Transform, and Parametric EQ to run it correctly. I'm not sure whether the MiniDSP 2x8 will be able to store all the settings I need, which is why I'm considering buying two of the 2x4's. Two 2x4's is also $100 less than a 2x8, and I don't really need the balanced option since I don't have any balanced inputs on my amps. I also don't think I'll notice a difference between the 48KHz and the 96KHz sampling rates. Is there any reason to spend the extra $100 on the 2x8? Another advantage of the 2x4's is that they're overall a lot smaller and will be able to fit in a smaller and less expensive rack enclosure. Which should I buy?
I am currently using 2 2x4 and they really work very well, but will go for a 2x8 in the near future for several reasons:
- only one USB connection. If you only want to do a little change (e.g. changing the gain of a PEQ) you always have to connect the first miniDSP, do the change, disconnect the first and connect the second miniDSP and do the change again.
- Up to four presets can be stored: e.g. Movie, Linear, Loudness.
- IR remote control function (in the future)
- higher spec'ed ADC/DAC and 96 kHz
There is the new 8x8 + 2 digital out , also future plugins might be designed with the 8x8 in mind.if you buy the mini digi you can feed the mini dsp with digital signal from the dac/cdplayer/pc/dvd etc.
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidspkits/8-x-in-8-x-out
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidigi
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidspkits/8-x-in-8-x-out
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidigi
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after looking better you will only need the 2x8 to make a 4 way crossover at 96khz, 100$ cheaper than the 8x8 , it enables you to combine left and right signal to a single input like LFE or connect to analog stereo RCA of your subwoofer , i dont know if you can but i can ear the difference between 48/96/192. if you buy the mini digi 40$ you can have all digital signal till minidsp then analog to the amps and sub.
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