eq questions?

[sphynx_000]

What is the advantage of using REW with a eq. vs. using an eq/rta combo?
I am concerned about having an eq system that will eq everything, notjust the sub.



I know many people use a setup something like this,
Laptop - REW - mobile-pre - behringer mic, then a FBQ2496
Being the FBQ2496 has mic inputs with phantom power, cant this unit replace the mobile-pre?

[ThomasW]

You have the FBQ


confused with the DEQ


which has built-in RTA and mic input with phantom power

[sphynx_000]

yeah,

but still, will the using the rta on an eq give similar results to using REW with that same eq?

[---k---]

The RTA on the DEQ doesn't have great resolution - at least as far as I'm aware and I do own one. You can't adjust the scale of the RTA, so it goes from 20hz to 20,000hz with a couple dozen bars. Good for someone looking to adjust a full range graphical EQ.

The other big problem with the RTA on the DEQ is that it only automaticly adjusts the Graphical EQ, not the PEQ. So it only adjusts fixed bands, doesn't allow you to state the specific frequency.

If you are only using it for a sub, I think the FBQ is more than adequate. If you're scared by the price, you can use the Radio Shack SPL meter for a mic and a any duplex soundcard. With a laptop, a $49 External Sound Blaster will work.

One big advantage of the DEQ though, is if you have a sealed sub, it can do shelving filters used to create a LT like function.

[ThomasW]

The build-in RTA in the DEQ is 1/6th octave. That doesn't mean the DEQ can't be used with REQW. The DEQ currently can't be set remotely using REQW. John Mulcahy is working on a version of REQW that will allow remote control of the DEQ

The DEQ has multiple banks of memories so one can create individual filter settings for various things like HT vs music, rap vs classical

The FBQ as one bank of 20 stereo filters. So no separate settings for HT vs music. The FBQ can be set remotely using REQW if one has a USB to Midi cable

[---k---]

Yep, there are several advantages to using a DEQ. It is a very nice peice of equipement. I can't beleive they took away all the memory settings from the BFD when they made the FBQ. That certainly is a big disadvantage.

Last time I set up my DEQ, I did it by using a RS meter, soundblast live ext soundcard, and REQW. I just wrote down the settings and then entered them in myself. I did it this way, mainly because I did it the same way I set up my BFD before it. After getting everything entered, I verified using the DEQ built-in RTA. Seemed to work well.

I have a Mobile PrePro and the Behringer Mic, but I had some issues and just haven't got back to it to figure out what's what. Having it done and working the old way makes redoing it with the mic low priority.

So, lots of ways to get there. Comes down to budget, needs, and desires.

[sphynx_000]

where does the dsp1124 fit into the mix? seems to be similar to the fbq, but with less bands?

If I just wanted something basic to work with a sealed sub, which one would suit me best? I would prefer spending less if it would get me adaquitequipment...

[sphynx_000]

anyone input on FBQ, vs. DSP?

[ThomasW]

This forum has a very good search function, for example....

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=18092&highlight=FBQ2496

[sphynx_000]

thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for (just not very hard ops: )



I have another question about the FBQ though, it has 2 channels of 20 parametric filters, independently adjustable... so you could just change inputs/outputs on the eq and have 2 different filter settings? (a different set on each channel)

right?

[ThomasW]

so you could just change inputs/outputs on the eq and have 2 different filter settings? (a different set on each channel)
right?

Yes...