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SubAligner Walk Through and Q&A

By Nathan Lively

Transcript This transcript was automatically generated. Please let me know if you discover any errors. [00:00:01.450]I also have another question that. [00:00:05.170]I. [00:00:05.640]Encountered when I was reading Bob McCarthy's book. [00:00:10.320]Sure. [00:00:11.060]The forward aspect ratio is based on the depth and the width of the room, and that translates into the speaker that you can the coverage angle that you can place in that … [Read more...]

Subwoofer alignment by ear??

By Nathan Lively

Transcript This transcript was automatically generated. Please let me know if you discover any errors. [00:00:00.250]We were going to start inside today and we're going to I had some slides and I had some prepared, but it was such a nice day today and I realized that it might be a lot nicer to start outside. So hopefully you guys can hear me okay. There's going to be a little bit of wind, but I just think it will be a nice experience to do a demo outside, do some listening outside before … [Read more...]

Stop Blindly Recommending Linkwitz-Riley Filters

By Nathan Lively

Linkwitz-Riley filters may sum well electrically, but not acoustically. For this reason I think their best function is as targets, but not a generic crossover filter design recommendation. For example: 👎 "Using LR24 filters will give you a flat acoustic frequency response through the crossover region." 👍 "Using LR24 targets will give you a flat acoustic frequency response through the crossover region." Then, choose whatever filters are appropriate to hit the … [Read more...]

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...]

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

By Nathan Lively

Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live I'm joined by Manager of Technical Services at GerrAudio Distribution, Ian Robertson, independent consultant and designer of AV systems, Arthur Skudra, and previous vice-president now board member of the AES for the Latin American Region, César Lamschtein. We discuss career advice coming out of the pandemic and how Tracebook can support … [Read more...]

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