5 subs, which plugin?

DoubleIPA · 24th March 2011, 10:37 PM

I recently learned about miniDSP and I think it'll suit my needs perfectly. I have a mal-x 21" sub that's in an ottoman and will be in the center of the listening area. I will have 4 MFW-15's up front in 2.5^3 boxes. I'd like maximum editing capabilities with this setup if possible.

Original thoughts were to let the 21 do everything below 30hz, but I received some constructive objections from folks at avs. Apparently the 4 MFW's and the mal model very close with minimal phase and therefore most think I should run both full from 10 to 80.

My only objection to this is that I can localize the Mal 21 with content above 40. So I was still thinking about using a highpass filter for the 4 up front and a lowpass filter for the mal.

The plugins look great, but there also appears to be a lot of overlap, so I wanted to get advice from a group that using the miniDSP.

Thank you in advance.

Peter

JohnR · 12:19 AM

Hi, assuming that you have a mono sub signal coming in, the 4-way PEQ or 4-way advanced PEQ should work well. That will give you up to four channels with gain/PEQ/delay on them and independent high/lowpass filter.

DoubleIPA · 25th March 2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnR

Hi, assuming that you have a mono sub signal coming in, the 4-way PEQ or 4-way advanced PEQ should work well. That will give you up to four channels with gain/PEQ/delay on them and independent high/lowpass filter.

Yes. It's mono from my 885.

I will probably go with the 4-way advanced PEQ then. Such a cool little unit.

DoubleIPA · 25th March 2011, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnR

4-way PEQ or 4-way advanced PEQ.

What's the difference between 4-way PEQ and 4-way advanced?

minidsp · 28th March 2011, 02:59 AM

Peter,

As already correctly advised by John, if you have a mono source then the 4way Advanced would be the way to go. Advanced allows support for the REW. Have a look at the summary audio plug-in page for more info.

Hope this helps.

DoubleIPA · 29th March 2011, 12:20 AM

Thanks all for your help. Just purchased the balanced miniDSP with the advanced 4-way plugin.

What power supply to buy?

24th March 2011, 10:37 PM	#1
DoubleIPA diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area	5 subs, which plugin? I recently learned about miniDSP and I think it'll suit my needs perfectly. I have a mal-x 21" sub that's in an ottoman and will be in the center of the listening area. I will have 4 MFW-15's up front in 2.5^3 boxes. I'd like maximum editing capabilities with this setup if possible. Original thoughts were to let the 21 do everything below 30hz, but I received some constructive objections from folks at avs. Apparently the 4 MFW's and the mal model very close with minimal phase and therefore most think I should run both full from 10 to 80. My only objection to this is that I can localize the Mal 21 with content above 40. So I was still thinking about using a highpass filter for the 4 up front and a lowpass filter for the mal. The plugins look great, but there also appears to be a lot of overlap, so I wanted to get advice from a group that using the miniDSP. Thank you in advance. Peter

25th March 2011, 12:07 AM	#2
JohnR diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Steak and Kidney	Hi, assuming that you have a mono sub signal coming in, the 4-way PEQ or 4-way advanced PEQ should work well. That will give you up to four channels with gain/PEQ/delay on them and independent high/lowpass filter. Last edited by JohnR; 25th March 2011 at 12:19 AM. Reason: highpass not howpass!

28th March 2011, 02:59 AM	#5
minidsp diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009	Peter, As already correctly advised by John, if you have a mono source then the 4way Advanced would be the way to go. Advanced allows support for the REW. Have a look at the summary audio plug-in page for more info. Hope this helps. __________________ www.minidsp.com - Low cost & modular audio DSP kits for DIYers - Follow our tweets @ minidsp

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DoubleIPA diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area	Thanks all for your help. Just purchased the balanced miniDSP with the advanced 4-way plugin. What power supply to buy?

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