Swez, remember the thread about RTA's in that I'm needing one? I found that I cannot decide as some are very complex and as otherwise thought before will not work with bass box. The one's that will are quite expensive although pretty thorough.
I'm not sure I need nor am ready for all that as of yet. The Allen & Heath seemed pretty good for starters as it looks very simple. I don't know much about it for the website isn't too informing. What do you know about it?
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swez on 09/23/2007 18:16:24
That's a tough question to answer for me Ash as the units I have seen in action are limited to rack mounts and one PC-based model. (4 years ago?)
One thing I have noted, many PC-based units allow a 30 day free trial with the basic features in the package. This allows one to try it before they buy it.
One possible suggestion here, contact a few audio engineering contractors in your area and see what they use for system setups and ask them to give you a demo. Guys who do larger halls and Churches may be of great help to your search. If you have a few larger churches in the area that can be visited, some time with their audio team may provide some good feedback on systems they have tried before settling for what they eventually bought.
Here's one I found off bcae1. It's expensive, but has upgrade modules available in units or bundles:
http://www.spectraplus.com/
Hope that helps,
Swez
Ash on 09/23/2007 19:32:30
About as tough for me to decide huh? There is quite a bit of stuff out there, but I have to asking myself "Do I really need all the extras?".
The most I want to do at this point is to be able to measure transfer function & frequency response to maximize installs. Time delay and such won't matter as those who I do work for won't ever go that far. I have to stick with the facts on that to keep costs down as I assemble a portable lab.
This is something even the big shops don't do here. If I can maximize the little man's install it can be the one advantage that could help me make it.
For now I think I will try the Allen & Heath as it is very inexpensive, 1/3 octave, and has pink noise. In the future if I feel the need to expand then I won't have lost but about $10.
I'm not sure I need nor am ready for all that as of yet. The Allen & Heath seemed pretty good for starters as it looks very simple. I don't know much about it for the website isn't too informing. What do you know about it?
Replies (2)
swez on 09/23/2007 18:16:24
That's a tough question to answer for me Ash as the units I have seen in action are limited to rack mounts and one PC-based model. (4 years ago?)
One thing I have noted, many PC-based units allow a 30 day free trial with the basic features in the package. This allows one to try it before they buy it.
One possible suggestion here, contact a few audio engineering contractors in your area and see what they use for system setups and ask them to give you a demo. Guys who do larger halls and Churches may be of great help to your search. If you have a few larger churches in the area that can be visited, some time with their audio team may provide some good feedback on systems they have tried before settling for what they eventually bought.
Here's one I found off bcae1. It's expensive, but has upgrade modules available in units or bundles:
http://www.spectraplus.com/
Hope that helps,
Swez
Ash on 09/23/2007 19:32:30
About as tough for me to decide huh? There is quite a bit of stuff out there, but I have to asking myself "Do I really need all the extras?".
The most I want to do at this point is to be able to measure transfer function & frequency response to maximize installs. Time delay and such won't matter as those who I do work for won't ever go that far. I have to stick with the facts on that to keep costs down as I assemble a portable lab.
This is something even the big shops don't do here. If I can maximize the little man's install it can be the one advantage that could help me make it.
For now I think I will try the Allen & Heath as it is very inexpensive, 1/3 octave, and has pink noise. In the future if I feel the need to expand then I won't have lost but about $10.
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