Tell me what you think.

[devicente]

I just installed a FBQ2496

This is my first EQ.

This is after laying 3 different layers.

I really dont like these results.
I dont have a MIDI, I entered it all manually.
I also added between a 3\60 and 5\60 on the band with, don't know really what to do with it.
Should i just start over? And how should i do this?
Please help!

Thanks.

[brucek]

I really dont like these results

Neither do I...

You need to redo your raw measure. It's not within a workable target.

It looks like you did everything correct, but I suspect you didn't click the Calibrate SPL button after you finished the Check Levels routine. Once the Check Level routine is finished, the actual level at the listening position is 75dBSPL as set by your SPL meter. Then we have to tell REW to set its internal meter to ~75dB as well (to match the two meters). That's what the Calibrate SPL routine does.

The top smooth part of your plot #1 is probably the 75dB mark and will end up around the target line. The target line is used to determine the filters.

Redo the measure and also this time use the standard vertical scale of 45dB-105dB and horizontal scale of 15Hz-200Hz. They are set with the Graph Limits button.

Once you've got a good raw measure, post it so we can see...

brucek

[devicente]

Yes I'll do that, The funny thing is that i did calabrate my SPL. I will retry then repost that result.

[brucek]

The funny thing is that i did calabrate my SPL

Then you should run the Set Target Level routine to ensure your estimated level is consistent with the target line and creation of reasonable filters. You only need to look at that plot #1 and you know either the Calibrate SPL or Measured Target Level is way off.

brucek

[devicente]

This is Better i think.
This one is done with the Java Driver.
Attachment 8514
This one is the default driver. Not sure which to use.

How should i do this.

Thanks

[devicente]

This is my final.

I had 2 valleys that i increased about 2-5 db each.

[brucek]

Change your graph scaling to the standard vertical = 45dB-105dB and horizontal = 15Hz-200Hz

brucek

[devicente]

This is the final result for my start.
Tell me what you think. I purchased a Midi will any work? It is a UM-1EX, Edirol By Rolland. I also have a Mac book Pro. The Midi says it works with Mac but will it work with the FBQ2496

And what can I expect from preformance from my RS SPL. Will it suffice?

[brucek]

Yeah, looks good. I might try and move the sub around a bit to smooth it out if you can, but you can certainly help it with some equalization.

I think the USB to Midi interface cable that a lot of people use is this one. Just connect from the Computer USB to the BFD MIDI-IN port.

And what can I expect from preformance from my RS SPL. Will it suffice?

It's fine for sub measurements. I don't understand the question really. Are you not using it to measure now?

brucek

[devicente]

Do you have an example of what it should look like, or do you know where i could see some?

[JohnM]

To use a Midi interface on the Mac with REW you will probably need software from Mandolane: http://www.mandolane.co.uk/index.html

[brucek]

Do you have an example of what it should look like, or do you know where i could see some?

Sorry, I don't understand the question? Example of what?

brucek

[devicente]

What a sub wave should look like. What is my goal?

[devicente]

JohnM wrote:

To use a Midi interface on the Mac with REW you will probably need software from Mandolane: http://www.mandolane.co.uk/index.html

What is this software, do i really need it, what does it do, and which one do I down load, I see 4 I believe.

Thanks

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

The goal is to get smooth response down to 25 Hz, or even lower if your subwoofer is capable enough. As it is now, you're losing everything below ~35 Hz. It looks like your sub may be capable of getting below 20 Hz, if placed in a favorable location. Do you have a corner availible?

Regards,
Wayne

[brucek]

What is this software, do i really need it,

With a PC you wouldn't require any special software, but with the MAC you need it. Either way, the midi connection is for those who don't feel like entering the REW suggested filters from the front panel of the equalizer and would rather do it with a cable download. Personally, I enter them by hand. Seriously, how often do you plan on doing it that you can't enter it by hand.

What is my goal?

See that blue target line on the graph, that you set to your crossover frequency? If your sub tracked that line, it would be a perfect world. Try your best within reason....

brucek

[salvasol]

brucek wrote:

See that blue target line on the graph, that you set to your crossover frequency? If your sub tracked that line, it would be a perfect world. Try your best within reason....

brucek

You beat me with the answer

As Brucek said ... try to get your sub response as close as possible to the blue line, I little above or below the line is acceptable too

[devicente]

Wayne A. Pflughaupt wrote:

Do you have a corner availible?

I is already in a corner.
This is my current layout.
Room set up 072208.pdf

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Wow - can't remember when I've seen response that bad from a corner. Hopefully you had that slider door closed when you made the measurements? Is that front corner by the left speaker an option?

Regards,
Wayne

[devicente]

This is my Final
What do you all think.


Im not sure what to do with the Valley at the 30 HZ.