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In Reply to: RE: Your clarification on the minidsp 2x4 units ... posted by Davey on April 16, 2015 at 17:32:23
Thanks, Dave,
I had a look at them ... but I'll have another look. :-))
There seems to be a problem with my situation that didn't seem to suit the nanoDIGI & the miniSHARC. My problem is that (for stereo) I need to cope with 4 inputs - each side, I need to take in 2 separate outputs from my preamp:
1. the feed for my bass drivers (which will include the new subs), and
2. the feed to my mid panels & ribbons.
The feed to the bass drivers comes out of my preamp before the tube output buffer ... the feed to the mids and ribbons has gone through the unity-gain tube output buffer. I (and other users of this preamp who run active XOs) noticed that the signal coming from the tube:
* sounds much nicer (no 'ss sterility'), but
* leading edge bass transients were softened slightly.
Hence we use the preamp's "sub out" to drive subs & bass drivers and run the mids & tweeters from the tube.
The 2x4 units cope with this nicely (one input will feed 2 of the 4 outputs, the other input feeds the other 2 outputs) but I seem to remember the nano and the miniSHARC units didn't like it.
Regards,
Andy
Follow Ups:
"The 2x4 units cope with this nicely (one input will feed 2 of the 4 outputs, the other input feeds the other 2 outputs) but I seem to remember the nano and the miniSHARC units didn't like it."
I don't know what "didn't like it" means. The routing matrix on those two units is extremely flexible and allows many more combinations than the basic 2x4 unit. These units should simplify your external component count, not complicate it. :)
Dave.
It means, the way I read the specs, Dave, they wouldn't allow me to have (for 4 inputs feeding 8 outputs):
* input #1 (coming from L ss pre out) connects to outputs #1 (L sub) & #2 (L woofer)
* input #2 (coming from L tube pre out) connects to outputs #3 (L mid) & #4 (L ribbon)
* input #3 (coming from R ss pre out) connects to outputs #5 (R sub) & #6 (R woofer)
* input #4 (coming from R tube pre out) connects to outputs #7 (R mid) & #8 (R ribbon).
Whereas using a 'L' and a 'R' 2x4 miniDSP unit allows me to have:
* input #1 (coming from ss pre out) connects to outputs #1 (sub) & #2 (woofer)
* input #2 (coming from tube pre out) connects to outputs #3 (mid) & #4 (ribbon).
I'd be delighted to be told I read the specs on the nanoDIGI and the miniSHARC wrong! :-))
Regards,
Andy
The nanoDIGI unit doesn't allow that, but the miniSHARC or the 4x10Hd unit will. You can indeed have four inputs feeding eight outputs in any type of matrix you select. You may have to add an extra DAC or ADC accessory to achieve it, but it can be done.
I suggest to purchase the miniSHARC plugin for ten dollars and install on your computer and play with it. You will see what I mean and can experiment before you commit to purchase the hardware.
Dave.
Hi Dave,
I'd love to purchase the miniSHARC plugin but I went to here: http://www.minidsp.com/
and clicking on both the 'v Products' and 'v Applications' tabs on the top of the page brings up a whole list of 'things' ... but this list does not include a "miniSHARC plugin"?
Can you point me directly to the place where I can order the miniSHARC plugin?
Thanks,
Andy
http://www.minidsp.com/products/opendrc-series/opendrc-plug-ins/minisharc-4x8-plug-in-detail
Dave.
from miniDSP either giving me a URL & a key to download ... or an attachment which is the software?
Should I email them?
Andy
When you order a plugin it arrives in your User-Downloads area about five minutes later. Upper right hand corner of any miniDSP screen....if you're logged on.
Continue off line. Nobody really gives a hoot about miniDSP issues on this forum. :)Dave.
Edits: 04/21/15
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