Hey guys, someone know some tutorial about how to use an sound card as active xover?
I see that good pasive crossovers are expensive, trying to save some bucks using active design and noticed that is possible with the PC 🙂
I see that good pasive crossovers are expensive, trying to save some bucks using active design and noticed that is possible with the PC 🙂
You should find enough information by searching this sub forum but, basically, you would need a sound card with 4 output channels or more (4ch for 2-way, 6ch for 3-way, 8 for 4-way, etc.) and then just select the method you want to use for crossover filtering and feed the signal through each output.
Try Equalizer APO! (https://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/)
There is a configuration reference (https://sourceforge.net/p/equalizerapo/wiki/Configuration reference/), easy to use.
Or you can use PEACE with EqAPO (https://sourceforge.net/projects/peace-equalizer-apo-extension/?source=recommended) if you need a graphical interface too.
There is a configuration reference (https://sourceforge.net/p/equalizerapo/wiki/Configuration reference/), easy to use.
Or you can use PEACE with EqAPO (https://sourceforge.net/projects/peace-equalizer-apo-extension/?source=recommended) if you need a graphical interface too.
Or you can try JRiver Media Center, if you want to use ASIO (better quality) interface.
JRiver is the only one for Windows I know with serious DSP functions.
JRiver is the only one for Windows I know with serious DSP functions.
You didn't mention what operating system you are using, by when you say "PC" I assume you mean Windoze. If that is true, then you might want to check out SXQ:
SXQ XO and EQ
It's a great platform for implementing crossovers using your computer's soundcard.
SXQ XO and EQ
It's a great platform for implementing crossovers using your computer's soundcard.
Thanks guys, well i use Linux in my workstation laptop and windows in my desktop. but im building a new PC for HTPC so can install windows or linux. Just trying to figure if are better to purchase an exclusive Xover, build an pasive one or use the PC as Xover 🙂
IMO, with Win everything would be easier.
You have 2 choices for (easy to use) system wide crossover in Windows system; EqualizerAPO and virtual audio cabling.
With EqualizerAPO you're limited to output APIs which supports APOs (but nice feature is that you be able to bypass APO by using ASIO or WASAPI Exclusive mode for output without need for disabling/turning off the crossover system) and with VAC you would need '3rd' software placed between the playback software and VAC to get the DSP done.
If you go with VAC then I would suggest trying the Voicemeeter Banana from VB-Audio.
If you go with EqualizerAPO then there's already crossover presets available for both type filters (IIR/FIR) to start with.
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I've used Linux on an old laptop. Here's a "how-to": Digital Crossover/EQ with Open-Source Software: HOWTO | Richard's Stuff
All done with free software, and if you like, it all runs on a RasberryPi or OrangePi.
All done with free software, and if you like, it all runs on a RasberryPi or OrangePi.
Hm. I admit that I got a cheap one off Amazon for $25. It's a simple USB 7.1 box. Sounds just fine to me. When I've looked at blind testing, most folks can't tell one from another, so I don't bother playing in the expensive electronics leagues. I can hear speaker differences, but never have been able to hear amps, sound cards, etc.
If you mean for crossover use, integrated chip is good enough. It's common those have 8 output channels (maybe even separate DAC chip for each stereo pair (i.e. 4 DACs)). which allows build a 4-way crossover
I'd recommend any of Focusrite's products. I've used the Saffire PRO24. Works great. It uses the better DACs from Cirrus (-106 dB THD as I recall) and the flagship Cirrus DAC CS4398 if I recall correctly for the headphone out.
I'm tempted to get one of the Scarlett series as they take USB input. The Saffire is FireWire.
Tom
I see some goods reviews about Scarlett!
Offtopic:... Your sign/footer are nice, didnt know abt Modulus-86 😀 Looks like will try to order some kit asap to test it 😀
I do not understand your message...!?
I am fully statisfied with the sound quality of this program. Only the user interface should be better and some practical functions a little improved...
IMO, system wide crossover system is the way to go. DSP features in JRiver are for JRiver only so using JRiver for crossover ties to use JRiver only (i.e JRiver this JRiver that).
Yes, you are right!
This is why I am using both, JRiver und EqAPO.
The first for listening quality music (ASIO), the last for common use e.g. system sounds, youtube, games so on (DirectSound)...