Sounds like you nailed it. As soon as you start adding processing you need to be aware of your gain structure. This is true with analog gear as well...
The software for the mini DSP allows me to monitor the levels on the inputs (I was not keeping an eye on this previously) and it does show that it's...
I echo what the other members said about removing the DSP from the system & trying again and about clip indicators. Being an SPL junkie, I won't run...
I had a rather alarming experience today with my JBL 590 speakers (which use the 2414H compression driver), where I am now getting "crackling" sounds...
Having in-phase electrical connections of components doesn't guarantee they are also acoustically in-phase. Drivers physical placement matters a lot...