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How to Set Subwoofer Delay (6 top brands agree)

By Nathan Lively

You don't need expensive equipment or a PhD to set subwoofer delay time. In fact, all you need is: The physical distance from the listening position.The pre-alignment delay values. Sound too easy? Consider that top brands like L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, Coda Audio, RCF, Funktion-One and dB Technologies all recommend the same subwoofer phase alignment method.  Create an alignment preset for two sources that are equidistant.Modify that alignment in the field, using delay to … [Read more...]

For the Best Concert Sound, Keep the LF Reverb Time Low

By Nathan Lively

I initially intended to write a review of this book, but that part is easy. It's great! Aside from one minor complaint, I loved it and I think everyone should read it. Instead, I'd like to share some of my takeaways to peak your interest and hopefully start a discussion. #1 - LF is hard to control Loud bass is important to rock concerts. It's also very difficult to control and requires the largest share of electric amplification energy. Bass is so hard to control because the … [Read more...]

Intro to Digital Wireless Intercom with Peter Erskine

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What happens if you’re not familiar with a speaker?

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Nothing in an audio analyzer tells you how good it sounds

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