How to configure DRPA with QSC Powered Speakers

DJ_Jazz

Hey dudes,

I am a DJ and I have the new QSC HPR series powered speakers. They are very nice, but I need help making them sound their best. I suspect you guys will get a lot of posts on these speakers soon because they are brand new and selling like hot cakes! I also have the Aphex Aural Exciter to give my mix extra punch.

I have the read simular posts on my setup, but I would really like somebody to go over my specific hookup.

I have the output from the mixer into the aphex, which only has a L/R channel input/output, to the DRPA. I have the subs connected to the L/R LOW channel and the mains connected to the L/R MID channel.

I used the wizard and set everything to CUSTOM 2X4 stereo. I did not do the RTA or use the auto EQ. I have to read up on that stuff.

Can you give me the best way to configure this setup? Can you address the limiting, eq, sub harmonics, delay, etc. and all? Any help would be appreciated.


EQUIPMENT:

Denon DN-2600f Dual CD Player
Denon DN-X400 Mixer
Aphex 204 Aural Exciter

QSC HPR 152F Speakers(mains)
Configuration 15\" 2-way
LF: 15\" cone transducer with 3\" voice coil
HF: 1.75\" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 1
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 1 53 Hz - 18 kHz
50 Hz - 20 kHz
Nominal coverage, -6 dB 90° x 60°
Maximum SPL (1 meter) 135 dB peak
Amplifier Power output 400W LF Class H
100W HF Class AB+B
Input impedance 22k balanced
11k unbalanced
Controls Gain
Low-cut filter
Front LED On/Off
Power
Circuit breaker
Indicators Power
Signal
Limit
Cooling Convection
Amplifier protection Thermal and output power limiting
Current consumption at 120 VAC
(1/8 power EIA noise) 1.5A
Enclosure Painted Birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Powder coated 16 gauge steel
Connectors Balanced female XLR line level input
Balanced male XLR full range line level out
Dimensions 32\" H x 19\" W x18\" D
(813mm x 485mm x 455mm)
Net weight 100 lbs. / 45.5 kg

QSC HPR 181W Speakers(subwoofers)
Configuration 18\" subwoofer
18\" cone transducer with 4\" voice coil
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 1
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 1 42 Hz - 110 Hz
39 Hz - 140 Hz
Nominal coverage, -6 dB N/A
Maximum SPL (1 meter) 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power output 700W Class H
Input impedance 22k balanced
11k unbalanced
Controls Gain
Front LED On/Off
Power
Circuit breaker
Phase
Indicators Power
Signal
Limit
Cooling Convection
Amplifier protection Thermal and output
Power limiting
Current consumption at 120 VAC
(1/8 power EIA noise) 2.5A
Enclosure Painted Birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Powder coated 16 gauge steel
Connectors Balanced female XLR line level inputs x 2 (L+R)
Balanced male XLR full range line level throughputs x 2 (L+R)
Male XLR low-cut line level outputs x 2 (L+R)
Dimensions 28\" H x 23.5\" W x 23\" D
(711mm x 597mm x 582mm)
Net weight 127 lbs. / 58 kg

Gadget

I don't have a lot of time right now but... loose the Aphex, it will only muddy the mix. Its a psychoacoustic distortion generator anyway. The Driverack has a sub synth if you want anyway. The sound will be much more accurate and cleaner without it.

The QSC's are pretty flat to begin with, using the Auto eq and selecting the different pre curves will give you different sounds. Get a good hi precision flat nearfield measurement, and store it as a reference. Go here:
http://www.driverack.com/drug/view_thre ... d_id=41419

and you'll find a good method for this for the tops only, then you can just use the xover and add subs if you want to.

gadget