Crossovers, equalisers etc

[cj_65 0]

OK - time for a dumb question.

 

I currently use the passive cross over in my subs. Several people

on the forum have commented that you'd get better sound with an

active crossover.

 

I followed the thread on the Behringer ultragraph pro FBQ1502 which

has a mono crossover with the equaliser.

 

Other people are talking about LMS (L Management Systems?).

 

Assuming that I'm going to bi-amp, can anyone give me some advice

on what the options are here? Pros and cons of:

 

Separate Xover and Equaliser

 

LMS

 

Equaliser with in built crossover

 

And is it worth worrying about anyway?

 

Have a good weekend, Chris.

[DJ Marky Marc 0]

Those german guys go great seprate units and a cool all in one EQ and X over..

 

I think its all down the budget and rack space as both ways are as good as each other...

 

the only diference I can think of is if your mixer has a Send and return on the main output. this will let you add EQ or effects before the main output faders of the mixer that would then feed a Standard crossover unit which in turn feeds the correct signal to each of your amps....

 

 

[norty303 0]

The Behringer Ultradrive is so cheap now (£165 some places) that its stupid to go for separates. Far more accurate and has more than you'll need facilities wise for most situations

[cj_65 0]

Thanks for the advice.

 

Cheers.

[RobbieD 0]

A digital loudspeaker management systems (like a DBX Driverack) is the way to go - if you can afford it, and if the quality of the rest of your system is high (no point in adding a "Rolls Royce" processor to a "Ford" or even a "BMW" system).

 

The Behringer FBQ1502 is a great unit at a great price, and a big step up from passive crossovers built in to speakers, but seperate EQ & cross-over would give you more control.

[MadGutts 0]

OOOOoooooooooooooooooooo Drive rack...... nice !! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif

 

But how much??? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif

 

 

Anyway... An eq and x-over in one unit will be ample for your needs...

 

If you dont know how to use a eq correctly then you really dont need a 15 band eq!!! - So many people around here think that the sliders should be all the way up/down !!!!

 

I use a Behringer DSP2490 which is a parametric eq plus other handy "toys" and then an external x-over because i dont always need my x-over... If i am only using a 1k rig then the internal passive x-over in the sub is sufficent and of course then i only need 1 amp.

 

Its your choice, but look at all the situations you will use the kit before you decide.