Xilica Digital Crossover?

[TwangBar]

Has anyone have opinions about the Xilica line of digital crossovers?

They have an intriging mono unit (XM series) designed to mount in a speaker cabinet. They also sell it as a PCB so you could mount it in your own chasis. The interface is by PC connection only.

Here's the link:

Xilica product page

[Michail Bugaria]

The interesting device. But has not found how many it costs

[TwangBar]

I will try to find out the cost of the unit.

[TwangBar]

Just an update on the Xilica XM1030 digital crossover.

The marketing manager there says it will be released next month... I am still trying to get the prices.

I also found out that it does come with an ethernet connection. This would allow you to connect these via a wireless router so that you can adjust the xover realtime wirelessly.

I am keen on it as I will be mounting my amps on the speaker - then I could mount a XM1030 on each speaker - thus running ballanced cable from my pre right to the speakers. Semms like a tidy solution.

Does anyone else know of another digital XO that come in separate channels? (i.e. one input, 3 outputs).

[TwangBar]

Here is the prices for PCB only. Each require 12v DC and has a RS232 connection for setting up with their included software.

XM-1020 (1 in/2 out) $262.50/unit
XM-2040 (2 in/4 out) $300.00/unit

I am personally looking for a 1in/3out configuration.

How does this price seem compared to others out there? To me, it seems a little high when you consider it is just PCB without the PS. It is supposed to be a quality unit though...

[Ken L]

Originally posted by TwangBar

I also found out that it does come with an ethernet connection. This would allow you to connect these via a wireless router so that you can adjust the xover realtime wirelessly.

The real question here will be the quality of the software.

[TwangBar]

It's serious pro audio stuff so I would imagine it is quite good. The site has some info and screenshots.

[TwangBar]

From the site re: X-Link software:

XLink Universal Control Software is designed for controlling the DLP, DCP, DSPX and XM series digital loudspeaker controllers in real-time. It talks to the corresponding device and recognize the specific model intelligently. Standard fader and button controls give the user the look and feel just like any other sophisticated computer software in the market. A large graphical screen is provided for easy and accurate monitoring of the system frequency response. Viewing options for Inputs, EQs, Outputs, Crossovers are all individually selectable. Onscreen mouse control for EQs and Crossover Filters makes controlling parameters enjoyable. On/Off EQ allows A/B testing for a particular EQ.

The linking capability between channels simplifies the programming job for a fraction of the time required otherwise. Any parameters modified for one channel will be applied to all other channels within the same link.

The software is bidirectional, any change happening in PC or the device will be reflected at the other end in real-time.

[Ken L]

Originally posted by TwangBar
Has anyone have opinions about the Xilica line of digital crossovers?

I don't think these were around or if so, that there was much market penetration by these when I was looking around some time back.

So I looked around in some of the pro sound forums.

They seem to be well thought of at their price point.

Apparantly, the Sabine is identical hardware wise but has upgraded software.

Seem to be worth persuing further.

Originally posted by TwangBar


I am keen on it as I will be mounting my amps on the speaker - then I could mount a XM1030 on each speaker - thus running ballanced cable from my pre right to the speakers. Semms like a tidy solution.

Does anyone else know of another digital XO that come in separate channels? (i.e. one input, 3 outputs).

Why not just get a stereo unit - run balanced out from there to the amps?

Seems like that would be easier -and link the A/B channels and make your changes to both channels at the same time -

Plus, would possibly be more marketable to recoup a portion of your costs when it comes time to sell/move on.

I've been using a digital crossover for several years. First a Behringer DEQ 2486, now a BSS FDS366 unit. Unless I'm missing something ( and that happens _big grin_) I believe you likely would do better in a stereo system by getting a solution in a box -
I can easily imagine life being simpler and sweeter in a number of ways if you get a 2 in six out solution.

Plus, a 2 in 6 out opens up a wide variety of selections which come along for sale on e-bay and other used equipment markets.

YMMV

Oh yeah - while a number of various units are software only - it is really nice to have controls on the front panel -

[TwangBar]

Ken L: Thanks for your comments.

As for going mono units, the main reason was to reduce clutter (i.e. many wire runs). It seems to me an elegant idea to have all the amps and xover right at the speaker similar to pro-sound stuff like ATC. One run of wires from the preamp.

My project is a ATC SCM50 clone... so I guess I am using that as an easthetic guide.

But your point is well taken with regard to resale and convenience with the front panel (though I am not a fan of high density knobs and leds '')