Proposal: Driver Database for ZMA and FRD Files

[Rarkov]

Hi,

I use Speaker Workshop for speaker development. As far as free packages go, I think it is the best. I believe that a major part of designing speaker is having real life driver information - not the manufacturers' information on the programme. I know that no drivers are identical but it would be useful to have a central database with ZMA and FRD files stored for people to pick and download - especially if they don't have means to measuring equipment themselves.

I'm sure that alot of expreienced people here will have access to the equipment needed. I can measure impedance but not frequency response - until I make a decent mic amp.

I am designing a site (most of it is done) that will be up in the next couple of days, depending on the interest here.

Basically - is anyone interested in this service? (Free of course!)
How many people could contribute?!

Thanks,
Gaz

 

[pinkmouse]

Not much use to us Mac people, but I still think it's a great idea... maybe interface it with the Wiki somehow?

 

[Rarkov]

Mislead?

Hi,
Maybe I have mislead a few people. FRD and ZMA files are imported by just about every speaker package I know of. They seem to almost be a standard now. Therefore, this would be useful for anyone with simulation software.

To be honest - I thought there would be more interest than this.

Are there no (cheap) MAC programmes that support them?

Thanks
Gaz

 

[pinkmouse]

Are there no (cheap) MAC programmes that support them?

Nope, not that are currently supported or run on recent versions of the OS , ( Dave- suprise me?).

If I need a speaker design I use the online WINISD, it is limited, but good.

To be honest - I thought there would be more interest than this.

I am suprised as well- maybe people are more interested in yacking than doing!

 

[Rarkov]

Hi,
The first "preview" version has been released.
Still to do is:
Add the ability to add drivers
Be able to upload/download response files.

At the moment, it is a database of T/S parameters.
I hope you like it...

http://www.rarkovelectronics.co.uk Then goto Driver Database


Please let me know what you think...
Thanks,
Gaz