shivas sub& bass boost circuit

[busterno1]

I am planning on building a sub using a shivas sub driver in the 88.5 ltr sealed box .

my plate amp has a bass boost circuit of 6db @ 35 hz . is this going to cause me any problems .

Is there a way to disable it or lower it . the plate amp is from jaycar
http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?FORM=CAT

the same as these . but different amount of output

 

[mikee12345]

with winisd PRO + update you can see the resultant response with EQ

Depending on what the response is,and what you like,it may or may not give you what you want.

Yes there is a way to disable it.
search in yahoo for 'critical q subwoofer'

 

[noodle_snacks]

What is the Q of the eq on the jaycar amp??

 

[busterno1]

I have no idea what the Q is . sorry

also how do i allow for the 6db boost in winisd pro ??

 

[noodle_snacks]

I am not sure but if you are using a shiva (I am using a tempest, already have it, just finished the box) you can use lspcad which is a bit more comprehensive. After re-creating your alignment in lsp cad go to the "box/filter/eq" menu and go to equaliser, you will get the predicted effects of the equaliser.

I am guessing you know what the frequency and boost amount is (35hz and 6db), You could say that the Q is the "width" of the boost with the lower the number the wider the area that it affects. For the jaycar amp i would stick it at around 1 for an estimate.

 

[mikee12345]

Its sallenkey EQ as far as i know,the Q isnt adjustable.

Only the Frequency and magnitude.

LSP cad isnt free?

WIth signal generator and oscilloscope you could measure it and plot

also how do i allow for the 6db boost in winisd pro ??

If you downloaded the PATCH also,on the driver box,theres an EQ tab.


http://members.ozemail.com.au/~joeras/critical_q_sub_technical.htm

Note that -12db at 10hz is slightly helpful for preventing ported overexcursion(but maynot be enough at extreme power levels)

 

[noodle_snacks]

lspCad is free for adire drivers:

http://www.adireaudio.com/TextPages/FreeSoftwarePageFrameText.htm

 

[busterno1]

according to adire audio . I should not use this plate amp on a shivas .

didn't say why. have asked why