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    Posted: 21 May 2017 at 5:00am
Originally posted by RoadRunnersDust RoadRunnersDust wrote:

The problem is that output limiting will 'remix' the balance of the system.

Signal gets pushed too hard>>>
one frequency band gets limited (usually the sub or bass)>>>
limiting makes the rest of the system appear louder as the signal gets pushed hard whilst raising the RMS energy of the limited band>>>
signal gets pushed EVEN HARDER because it's sounding a bit shit and louder = better if you're the kind of cocksnorkler that pushes into limiting>>>
drivers get blown/amps get cooked/gig gets ruined

OR

Get your gain structure right on the outputs and limit your inputs>>>
Signal gets pushed into limiting>>>
Frequency that's causing limiting makes the entire system limit>>>
System retains balance. 'Hold' on the limiter causes entire system to duck down for a few seconds as the limiter starts pumping against the peaks. It'll be obvious what's happening>>>
Visit to the spunktrumpet behind the decks introducing him to a cricket bat>>>
Night continues, job done, no expensive recones.

Pretty much that is it, either out limit, risk appalling Audio Quality and have moronic sense of complacency that will even leave you surprised when your rig is in tatters...

OR

Set up correctly and get a washable Cricket Bat!!!!

If you can't afford a BSS 402 then you have the option of using a Digital in which kinda makes limiters obsolete, even crap box Pioneer Multi-channel distortion pedals (DJM series) offer SDIF out that will direct drive the AES/EBU of a DCX... 
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TL;DR
Limiters cause destruction. Don't use them. Don't take your system out into the wild because you'll get pregnant and die. The end.

Edited by RoadRunnersDust - 21 May 2017 at 3:44am
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The problem is that output limiting will 'remix' the balance of the system.

Signal gets pushed too hard>>>
one frequency band gets limited (usually the sub or bass)>>>
limiting makes the rest of the system appear louder as the signal gets pushed hard whilst raising the RMS energy of the limited band>>>
signal gets pushed EVEN HARDER because it's sounding a bit shit and louder = better if you're the kind of cocksnorkler that pushes into limiting>>>
drivers get blown/amps get cooked/gig gets ruined

OR

Get your gain structure right on the outputs and limit your inputs>>>
Signal gets pushed into limiting>>>
Frequency that's causing limiting makes the entire system limit>>>
System retains balance. 'Hold' on the limiter causes entire system to duck down for a few seconds as the limiter starts pumping against the peaks. It'll be obvious what's happening>>>
Visit to the spunktrumpet behind the decks introducing him to a cricket bat>>>
Night continues, job done, no expensive recones.
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You're running this rig yourself correct, if you can manage to keep the levels in a sensible range then you don't need anything extra and the limiters will do exactly what they are supposed to do.. prevent accidents.


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DPR-402 in front of the DCX would be an input limiter...
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Originally posted by Conanski Conanski wrote:

Originally posted by Futendra Futendra wrote:

How do I limit input on multiple crossover points on the DCX?
You can't.. there is no input limiter.

So now what?
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Originally posted by Futendra Futendra wrote:

How do I limit input on multiple crossover points on the DCX?
You can't.. there is no input limiter.
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Originally posted by shagnasty shagnasty wrote:

OK

Without load of comedy maths that just never works, the EP1500 is pretty much exactly the right amp for the tops, so if that never clips you are golden.
HF out 0dB

The 15s and 10s will run from the same power (we used SR707s for both, a 707 is about 2.6 dB lower than a TSA 4-1300, so pull 3dB out for Mid and kik.

Let the subs have what ever you've got, so 0dB gain there.

so 

Sub 30-100Hx LR-24 @ 0dB
15s 80-250Hz LR-24 @-3dB
10s 250-5K3Hz LR 24@-3dB
1s 3K15 >air LR-24 @0dB

then use a limiter on the INPUT to make sure the top amp doesn't clip!!!!

Output limiters are for idiot that want a shit sound!

Also make sure your subs run from the mono sum bus....



How do I limit input on multiple crossover points on the DCX?
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Originally posted by shagnasty shagnasty wrote:

OK

Without load of comedy maths that just never works, the EP1500 is pretty much exactly the right amp for the tops, so if that never clips you are golden.
HF out 0dB

The 15s and 10s will run from the same power (we used SR707s for both, a 707 is about 2.6 dB lower than a TSA 4-1300, so pull 3dB out for Mid and kik.

Let the subs have what ever you've got, so 0dB gain there.

so 

Sub 30-100Hx LR-24 @ 0dB
15s 80-250Hz LR-24 @-3dB
10s 250-5K3Hz LR 24@-3dB
1s 3K15 >air LR-24 @0dB

then use a limiter on the INPUT to make sure the top amp doesn't clip!!!!

Output limiters are for idiot that want a shit sound!

Also make sure your subs run from the mono sum bus....


 

 And once again Shaggers speaks sense..... 


Edited by njw - 20 May 2017 at 11:17pm
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Originally posted by APC321 APC321 wrote:

A simple non-technical check to see if you have done things right:

1) Get the DJ mixer that you will be using with your rig.

2) Connect it up to your LMS and amps. Do not connect the speakers.

3) Play some tunes through the DJ mixer and max out all the eq, and red line the masters on the DJ mixer.

If none of the clip lights light up on your amps (or just flash occasionally with the music on bass or sub) then you will be fine.
  

 The problem with this is, yes, if your limiters are set correctly then they will stop the amps from clipping, however, with everything wound up the system may then be into heavy limiting which will increase the average power to your drivers and overheat the voice coils.
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An AVC2 is a piece of crap used by people that can't run a rig.

Get a BSS DPR-402 if you must, it craps all over the AVC2 for rig protection, the AVC2 is used in venues with un-manned rigs really, a BSS 402 infront of your DCX will make you system more bombproof than the Formula sound by a long shot, also if the DJ really rags it, it will instantly control the level and ultimately sound shit so you can ask the DJ to re-gain quality by pulling off the level.

having run some VERY big TMS rigs i have never blown a driver or set a limiter in my life.




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Originally posted by shagnasty shagnasty wrote:

First you always turn all the amps all the way up.....
If you grade your output gains as above and don't let anything clip you will be fine...

:-)

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It's basically to prevent any mistakes from happening. We're also thinking about buying an AVC2, just to be safe.
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