Decision On Crown Amp

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DSP in an amp seems like a good idea....except that I have DSP in the PA manager...and that is where I am most likely to make any adjustments I may need.

Having a hard limiter in the amp does seem like a good idea...but only if it's easy to set and forget.
 
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soundinmotiondj said:
DSP in an amp seems like a good idea....except that I have DSP in the PA manager...and that is where I am most likely to make any adjustments I may need.

Having a hard limiter in the amp does seem like a good idea...but only if it's easy to set and forget.
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If I have to rely solely on DSPs to set my output frequencies, I will need to set overlaps to make sure that none are being cut out. With a central manager/Crossover then you know for sure that the distribution is more precise. It is also nice to have individual gain on those outgoing frequencies which can be attenuated on demand. For the Limiting I use a DBX 166 XL http://www.dbxpro.com/system/product_attachments/620/original/166XLfront_lg.jpg?1340985425
 
I think the discussion is relevant as many folks mix speaker types (passive and active) together and use various electronics in the chain.

You do need to keep in mind that any DSP (whether in the speaker, an amp or in a DriveRack type device) induces a minor delay in the signal .. only an issue if you have different chains to your subs and tops.

For example, if you use a powered top and a a passive sub(s) with a normal amp, the signal will reach the sub driver BEFORE it reaches the top drivers due to the inherent delay in the DSP section of the tops. It may be minor, or it can be as large as 5-6ms, which equates to about 7-8 feet of distance, so things might sound muddy. In that case, using a DSP in the sub amp (or putting a delay in the sub path) may help clean up things.

It's not wrong .. just need to be aware of your entire chain.
 
steve149 said:
I think the discussion is relevant as many folks mix speaker types (passive and active) together and use various electronics in the chain.

You do need to keep in mind that any DSP (whether in the speaker, an amp or in a DriveRack type device) induces a minor delay in the signal .. only an issue if you have different chains to your subs and tops.

For example, if you use a powered top and a a passive sub(s) with a normal amp, the signal will reach the sub driver BEFORE it reaches the top drivers due to the inherent delay in the DSP section of the tops. It may be minor, or it can be as large as 5-6ms, which equates to about 7-8 feet of distance, so things might sound muddy. In that case, using a DSP in the sub amp (or putting a delay in the sub path) may help clean up things.

It's not wrong .. just need to be aware of your entire chain.
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I never said anything was wrong! ;)
 
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