The two walls are acting like you are inside a speaker cabinet. Just be aware of this.
Very cool 3D rendering.
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Thanks. I was hoping that can be an option. I just watched a video on placement that gave me some more clarity. I see myself getting settled with it over some time.selig wrote: ↑09 Jan 2021The question is more about where to put the listening position, because the sub position will likely be relative to that position. In your space you only really have two options for the listening position, where you have it now and the opposite end of the room. The sub will most likely sound best closest to th listening position, typically under the desk in the center. Leaving some room to move it front to back by a foot or more will give you multiple options.
I just went through this process in my new space, and was surprised how different things could sound with movements of a foot or so (i have a lot of space to work with!).
To me this sounds like your sub is feeding into different room modes depending on the root note and thus fundamental of the bass. you could check this theory by feeding in some low frequency/note and then checking the resulting volume level at different spots of your room.Mistro17 wrote: ↑23 Jan 2021Just giving an update. My Presonus set arrived and I have them all hooked up. I set the monitors cutoff at 80hz and the subwoofer as well. Sounds awesome. I still have to play around with the settings to get the low end notes more clear but I accept the fact it will be a while of trial and error until I get it to taste. I also came to the conclusion it's better for me to test using songs I made in Reason vs the music I have on CDs from friends and the YouTube music videos I have because they all sound different. One song have awesome bass while the other is weak. So I figure it's more reliable to reference from raw sounds straight from my own source. I think youtube audio is hit or miss due to compression etc. from uploading. And CDs from friends are "treated" with the taste from the DJs. I notice a big difference. Any thoughts on this? I feel more confident to mix so much better now.
Thanks for the info. But it turns out because I been mixing with only those old monitors I was adding effects and amps to compensate before. I got rid of the amp and effects off of my EZbass for example and started from scratch tweaking the built in effects of that plugin and got a nice clean sound in the low notes. I'm gonna have to revisit a few of my tracks now to see if I over did it with effects. I'm learning to start simple and only add effects if needed.jam-s wrote: ↑24 Jan 2021
To me this sounds like your sub is feeding into different room modes depending on the root note and thus fundamental of the bass. you could check this theory by feeding in some low frequency/note and then checking the resulting volume level at different spots of your room.
The you could cross check the resulting energy distribution with a room mode calculator like this one: https://trikustik.at/en/knowledge/room- ... alculator/
Low hum is most likely to be conducted rather than radiated. Does it sound like mains hum (60Hz)?Mistro17 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2021Hey, I have another question. How close is too close for speakers or speaker cables to be near other electronic sources? My subwoofer have a low hum coming from it. I made sure to get good balanced cables and I keep the wires managed separate from the power cords. I also got a Furman SS-6B power strip. But as you can see in the image, my PC is still around 12"- 18" from all the action. Is that too close? I also have my modem near by on the other side of the wall from where the PC tower is. The hum is very low so it doesn't bother me much. This sub is supposed to go in sleep mode after 10 minutes of no audio activity and I'm a bit concerned if it's active all the time if that would have a negative impact over time. Also, would be nice to know that I have clean power going through.
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Thanks. Yeah, I'm enjoying them.
DaveyG wrote: ↑09 Feb 2021
Low hum is most likely to be conducted rather than radiated. Does it sound like mains hum (60Hz)?
Try systematically disconnecting stuff and try feeding the sub from a completely different source like a phone or similar.
But your real problem in that photo is the location of your workstation and the position of your speakers. If that is your final workstation position then those two side "walls" (what are they???) are going to reflect sound back at you real bad. You'll never get an accurate sound, no matter how much acoustic treatment you throw at it. If those walls cannot be removed then relocate your workstation. Also, your speakers need to be higher and a bit further apart.
The monitoring position is the single most important thing about your room. The space behind and beside the speakers is just as important as the space in front of them. If you can't remove those walls then, in that image, swap the workstation position with that of the keyboard and extend or move the wall socket to suit. You will not regret it, I promise you.Mistro17 wrote: ↑09 Feb 2021Thanks. Yeah, I'm enjoying them.
DaveyG wrote: ↑09 Feb 2021
Low hum is most likely to be conducted rather than radiated. Does it sound like mains hum (60Hz)?
Try systematically disconnecting stuff and try feeding the sub from a completely different source like a phone or similar.
But your real problem in that photo is the location of your workstation and the position of your speakers. If that is your final workstation position then those two side "walls" (what are they???) are going to reflect sound back at you real bad. You'll never get an accurate sound, no matter how much acoustic treatment you throw at it. If those walls cannot be removed then relocate your workstation. Also, your speakers need to be higher and a bit further apart.
I take you calling that 3D render a photo as a compliment Does it matter that I have the table pulled out forward so the speakers are not "within" those walls? The room was built that way and the only outlet I have is right behind the workstation. The hum is only coming from the sub. I turn that on first and it starts seconds after powering on. How would I feed the sub from a phone etc.? And is there a minimal distance powered speakers should be from electronic sources? And I do agree the monitors should be higher. I have to pay down some of this stuff then my next investment will be monitor stands.
Bummer, I just put in an order for a replacement after unplugging all the cables and turning it on with just power and I was still getting a hum. This indicates the sub is defective. Sweetwater is very good with customer service. Their sending me a replacement overnight as soon as the next shipment comes in in a couple days. I'm hoping the next one is good. Will report back here when I get it. Gonna just plug it in before connecting any cables and cross my fingers.DaveyG wrote: ↑09 Feb 2021
The monitoring position is the single most important thing about your room. The space behind and beside the speakers is just as important as the space in front of them. If you can't remove those walls then, in that image, swap the workstation position with that of the keyboard and extend or move the wall socket to suit. You will not regret it, I promise you.
Are you saying the sub hums with nothing connected to it? If so then it is faulty or badly-design and needs to go back to the supplier. Otherwise, temporarily set up the sub and speakers away from the rest of the stuff and feed a signal from a phone, a tablet or a 1980's Sony Walkman. OK, maybe not the Walkman, but the point is to get away from ground loops and conducted interference by feeding from a battery-powered source as a test. Does it still hum?
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