Anyone else using active X/O?
Hey all,
Just wondering if anyone else gutted the passive crossovers out of their cabs and went active. The whole HTPC thing has gone far what with multi-channel sound cards that offer configurable 6+ channel out (Lynx, RME, others?) and the few tweakers on DIY Audio that have developed hardware-based crossovers...Me, I'm just a mere mortal and use Behringer DCX2496 boxes.
You are not stuck with those old dried caps and saturation-prone chokes, you know!
I have been all over this in other threads of the past, now I'd like to hear what you have done to get some new with the glorious old. Go Vintage JBL!
Fully active 4 way JBL 4350 ?!
I have been thinking of going to a four way active xover system for a while now.
My project is to build and test an active four way JBL 4350 and compare it with my standard JBl 4350 with its original passive 3107 xover.
I have all the components 2235H, 2202H, 2441 and 2405H and intend to use two Behringer DCX 24/96 as active x-overs.
The Behringers should be able to time align the different drivers take care of the phase shifting, provide the right xover frequencies and slopes plus equalizing if needed.
I will use four amps with independent level controls also for additional flexibility.
Testing could be accomplished by the Behringer DEQ 2496 and its RTA with dedicated microphone.
Any suggestion? Is it a crazy trial or you think that would bring a benefit from cutting out the the old jbl 3107 crossover?