Using SubAligner for crossover alignment is simple, but sometimes getting accurate distance measurements is not. If you use a laser disto then you may have run into some challenges getting good data in direct sunlight. 😎 Here are some of my favorite tips to get accurate measurements: Delay finders struggle with subwoofers because subwoofers reproduce only a fraction of the audible spectrum leaving too little data for the delay finder to lock onto. The proxy loudspeaker's … [Read more...]
What happens if you’re not familiar with a speaker?
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Subwoofer Alignment at The Redmoor Cincinnati
Recently I had the opportunity to help my friend Nick work on the calibration of some new components at a great looking venue in Cincinnati called The Redmoor. We met on TeamViewer and recorded the entire thing so that it could serve as a combination of consultation and training. If you'd like my help on your project, you can schedule an appointment here. In this post I'll walk you through some of the EQ and crossover alignment steps we took. Pre-production First, gather materials. I … [Read more...]
Be Helpful From Anywhere in the World (pandemic or not)
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Conference Room Sound Design
Why isn't conference room sound quality better? I work in a lot of conference rooms and there are some things that have always puzzled me. Luckily, I know someone who does conference room sound design for a living. I interviewed Josh Srago for the Sound Design Live podcast and he's come back to answer more of my annoying questions. #5: Why isn't the quality better? Most hotels that I've worked at have a house sound system that's comprised of an uncoupled array of ceiling-mounted … [Read more...]