Project M2 DIY Thread

[srm51555]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Before I bought my dci 4300N, I was told the "N" series has a watered down version of DSP but was enough for running the M2. I don't remember if it was a BSS or Crown tech who told me this. I spoke with both at the time. Both were very helpful. It's amazing the info you find if you just call them.


Thanks,
Scott

[emilime75]

I don't know how much this matters but on a recent phone call with Crown Audio tech I asked about and was told that the I-Tech HD amps have considerably more DSP power than any of their other amps and that it is also about twice as fast as the previous generation DSP engine.

I also don't know how much of the available process power of the HD amps is used for the M2 program. I should have asked.

Barry.

The original i-Tech's DSP was based on DBX, where as the HD series is BSS.

[1audiohack]

All I know for sure is I love my 5000HD's. I also love the BSS GUI!

i just need to get them on the M2.5 project that they were bought for.

Barry.

[agronk]

I have a nice chance from local JBL dealer to get new 2XCrown XTI-2000 also some XLS models I think.
He offered me very nice price when I finish the M2 I will give it a try...

[agronk]

Just have to finish&paint

[srm51555]

That's some nice progress, can't wait to see the finished product.

[Aaron]

I predict that I will be jealous soon.

[Don C]

I can't tell if that is solid walnut or just really well done veneer.

[Cyrilio]

My turn to post my DIY M2, Thanks Lansing Heritage who helps a lot in getting the info to make it happen...
https://youtu.be/eoSUc_U-tWg

[emilime75]

3D printed vents...genius. Nice shop, too.

[1audiohack]

Very nice! and agree, nice shop!

Question, does anyone have a proper dimensional drawing of the magic port? That's a serious hang up for my project.

My best,
Barry.

[pos]

Very nice Cyrilio!
Would you by any chance make these 3D printed ports for others?
What amp/filter solution are you using?

[Cyrilio]

Thanks all.
Printing myself will take too much time... But I am happy to share the stl drawing that maybe use to print on other printer. You can find on some internet platform community sharing for 3D printing near where you are based. Of course you need to pay for the print, but will be more easy. You just need to send the stl, and the guy will print it for you.
To do it, for one port, due the limit size of my printer and the way the port is made, I was need to split it in 3 part that you will need to reassemble with neoprene. Then, a good sending and a special paint for plastic will make it perfect.
I can create a account on THINGIVERSE and share the stl.

Concerning filter and amplification, I use a LAKE LM226 and a LAB GRUPEN FP6000Q but intend in some time to go the official Crown, just to be sure that I get the best of the M2 even if it seems that the LAB handle it perfectly...

[srm51555]

My turn to post my DIY M2, Thanks Lansing Heritage who helps a lot in getting the info to make it happen...
https://youtu.be/eoSUc_U-tWg

So many things great about this video. Awesome Job. Awesome Shop.

This took it to a whole new level with the video.

[srm51555]

Thanks all.
Printing myself will take too much time... But I am happy to share the stl drawing that maybe use to print on other printer. You can find on some internet platform community sharing for 3D printing near where you are based. Of course you need to pay for the print, but will be more easy. You just need to send the stl, and the guy will print it for you.
To do it, for one port, due the limit size of my printer and the way the port is made, I was need to split it in 3 part that you will need to reassemble with neoprene. Then, a good sending and a special paint for plastic will make it perfect.
I can create a account on THINGIVERSE and share the stl.

Concerning filter and amplification, I use a LAKE LM226 and a LAB GRUPEN FP6000Q but intend in some time to go the official Crown, just to be sure that I get the best of the M2 even if it seems that the LAB handle it perfectly...

Thanks.

I don't know much about printing but have heard people using "acetone baths" for smoothing out for a finished product.