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Modeller
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Thanks Earplug, but this is way too big for our application. I was hoping somebody could specify components specific for our needs.
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markie
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I've often looked at these 2.1 amps but they never seem to mention any filter frequency for the sub output. Do they have a filter? Or are you supposed to be clever enough to work one into the circuit somehow.
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For what you´re trying to do, just use a 2-way passive and then add a piezo tweeter. No need to complicate this any more.
Or better, just use this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-5V-20W-2-1-Dual-2-Channel-3D-Surround-Digital-Stereo-Class-D-Amplifier-Board-/172625385634?hash=item28314658a2:g:LVIAAOSwU8hY8Nz~ |
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It's been a while from when I originally posted this (the model world moves very slowly...) but I've got some details on the amp I'm tied to using.
As I said in a previous post, this is for model sounds, so high fidelity is not a key requirement, but separating the frequencies is quite important. The amp is 3W at 4-8Ohm. I'm going to be using 3 drivers (1x sub, 2x mono mid/high). I need to build a passive crossover to suit and select the drivers most suitable within these limits. Any help with the crossover would secure my gratitude for life! Cheers, Steve
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You could try lower power/voltage components, eg:
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/wurth-electronics-inc/74458303/732-3931-2-ND/3316515 2 of those in parallel. |
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Thanks Andy, but I only have 3-5 Watts in my system. Is there an alternative, less precise way I could adapt to use as a low power crossover?
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Crikey! OK, I've had a little redesign and know where I am headed with it now. Thanks for everyones help as always!
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if u r worried about portability it is worth considering that the weight of two or three huge inductors is possibly more than a 1U active crossover
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Thanks for your help guys!
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Andy Kos
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Not in passive format, only active. Thing is with passive components they need to be a certain size in order to handle the power levels. An active crossover does this at line level (before the amplifier) where the power levels are minimal.
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Much appreciated Earplug. Are these available any smaller? I have just a few millimetres to cram all this in. Is there are simple variable crossover on a chip available?
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use a LPF first and then split it to high and low. fit the crossover in the top box so they can be used alone.
you will need huge components to do even the 120Hz crossover passively. the 35Hz HPF is better done by an amp or crossover with an active filter.
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