Wiring problem..

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   Im in the process of building 2 x12's however i wanted to use an rack mounted active crossover for 

the compression driver and for the 2 12" drivers. Mainly because of the power difference and 

frequency difference.. Is the only way to do this by having 2 speakon connecters at the back, 1 for the

compression driver and one for the 12" drivers?

And is this even the best way to do it??

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maxwell92 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 07 December 2009 Location: MCR/Sheffield Status: Offline Points: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxwell92 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Wiring problem.. Posted: 01 February 2010 at 5:14pm
	Im in the process of building 2 x12's however i wanted to use an rack mounted active crossover for the compression driver and for the 2 12" drivers. Mainly because of the power difference and frequency difference.. Is the only way to do this by having 2 speakon connecters at the back, 1 for the compression driver and one for the 12" drivers? And is this even the best way to do it??

imageoven Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 28 March 2007 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 2199	Post Options Post Reply Quote imageoven Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2010 at 5:22pm
	probably is the best way yes. you can get 4 pole speakon connectors. Its also common to have link out connectors wired up too.

colinmono Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 10 October 2007 Location: Midlands UK Status: Offline Points: 1113	Post Options Post Reply Quote colinmono Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2010 at 6:02pm
	Standard way would be 2 x NL4 (4 pole) speakon sockets. Socket 1: +1/-1 terminals wired to your 2x12" drivers +2/-2 terminals wired to your compression driver Socket 2 (link out): Link all terminals to corresponding terminals on socket 1 Socket 2 is not essential but very commonly included for maximum flexibility.

maxwell92 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 07 December 2009 Location: MCR/Sheffield Status: Offline Points: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxwell92 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2010 at 7:03pm
	I did think to do that but then how do i have mid frequencies with 'X' power through one set of wire and high frequencies with 'Y' power going through the other,, when the other end of the speakon can only be connected into one amp?

imageoven Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 28 March 2007 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 2199	Post Options Post Reply Quote imageoven Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2010 at 7:50pm
	This is usually solved by having a panel at the amp rack with a 4 way socket mounted on it. on the inside of the panel you make two short cables to go to your amps.

maxwell92 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 07 December 2009 Location: MCR/Sheffield Status: Offline Points: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxwell92 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2010 at 3:19pm
	Ahh right ok thanks a lot

ceharden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The 10,000 Points Club Joined: 05 June 2005 Location: Southampton Status: Offline Points: 11851	Post Options Post Reply Quote ceharden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2010 at 6:10pm
	Not forgetting of course that you need 4 core speaker cable! :D