Retro upgrade with Sure ADAU1701 |
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fatfreddiescat
Young Croc Joined: 15 October 2010 Location: N.E.Wales Status: Offline Points: 1081 |
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Posted: 19 March 2018 at 9:42am |
I thought I would have a play with the Sure DSP boards, they are an ADAU1701 DSP based device, the 1701 is the DSP fitted to some of the Powersoft amps. They are FIR capable although limited to under 500 taps, DSP resources get eaten up quick with the FIR but great for bit of a play especially with tools such as REW and Rephase - a BIG thank you to the authors of these free programs, SigmaStudio is also free to download to program these devices.
As I had a couple of 25 year old Harrison AC400 2 in 4 out active crossovers kicking about that had plugin crossover card, I thought I would try replacing these capacitor/resistor solder jobs with the Sure dsp boards. They are now FIR capable, programmable stereo 2 way or mono 3/4 way units with 5 pin DIN sockets fitted for programming. Total cost was approx £50, including a programmer.
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Meat
Old Croc Joined: 05 June 2009 Location: Manc Status: Offline Points: 1514 |
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This is a really cool mod.
I'd love to try something like this on my Rane stereo 2 way too. |
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Don't test the champignon sound
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fatfreddiescat
Young Croc Joined: 15 October 2010 Location: N.E.Wales Status: Offline Points: 1081 |
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Should be doable with a lot of old crossovers and line mixers etc.
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bitSmasher
Old Croc Joined: 23 June 2012 Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Points: 2296 |
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Looks dirt cheap! How "newbie friendly" is the setup?
Compared to MiniDSP which is a simple plug and tweak solution |
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https://www.instagram.com/batteryacidsoundsystem/
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fatfreddiescat
Young Croc Joined: 15 October 2010 Location: N.E.Wales Status: Offline Points: 1081 |
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A bit of a learning curve but far more flexible in what you can do with it but is more a set and forget type system. Sigmastudio which is the programming software is free to download and can be run offline. A programmer breakout board and dsp module can be had delivered for about £45, breakout board gives 2 in 3 out on rca and 3.5mm. |
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