PV118 Subs Question

WitchsMark

What should I need from these specs to help setup my 2-Subs correctly with my Peavey 115HCII's??
PV118 Subwoofer (1x18 in.) Features
• Vented bass subwoofer enclosure
• Pro Eighteen 18 inch premium woofer
• Optimized internal low-pass crossover network
• Pole mount adapter
• 400 Watts program power handling
• 40 Hz - 180 Hz (+/- 3dB)
• 95 dB at 1W/1m
• 8 Ohms
• Dado jointed 3/4 inch MDF construction
• Heavy-duty, powder-coated metal grille
• Technical Description
• Frequency Range (-10 dB, half space): 38 Hz to 500 Hz
• Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB anechoic): 40 Hz to 180 Hz
• Sensitivity (1 Watt/1 meter): 95 dB
• Power Rating (program): 400 Watts
• Peak Power Capacity: 800 Watts
• Maximum SPL: 118 dB
• Transducer Complement: 18� Heavy duty woofer with 3� voice coil and 65 oz. magnet
• Box Tuning Frequency: Low frequency section: 46 Hz
• Recommended Infrasonic Filter Frequency: 40 Hz, at a minimum of 18 dB/octave roll-off
• Recommended Crossover Frequency: 150 Hz or less
• Nominal Impedance (Z): 8 Ohms Input Connections: Two 1/4\" phone jacks in parallel
• Enclosure Materials and Finish: MDF covered in black carpet
• Dimensions (H x W x L): 27.00 x 21.88 x 19.63 in.
• Weight: 73 lbs.

kpippen

My opinion:

HPF BW18@45Hz
LPF LR24@105Hz
Gain +3dB

TOPS:
HPF LR24@108-114Hz
Gain 0dB

I think Dra is working with you on your other thread so I would listen to his suggestions since he's considering your entire setup...:)

Kev

WitchsMark

Also we are a Rock band with a Female singer... just in case this will reflect on any settings.

kpippen

WitchsMark wrote:

Also we are a Rock band with a Female singer... just in case this will reflect on any settings.

You should use "pink noise" when you set your gain structure...

Those settings should do fine,...but only as a starting point... Set your gain structure as outlined in the middle of this post...

Cheers!

Kev

PS. Listen to Dra if he suggest otherwise... He's lots more knowledgeable on the DRPA than I...and he's more up-to-speed with your setup...

Dra

Sounds fine. Go with what sounds best.

DRA

WitchsMark

Thanks for the suggestions Kpippen and Dra. I went ahead and DL'd the Drive program to play a little with the settings you gave me, however their is a Setting for the LPF for the Tops too... what sugestion for that??

kpippen

LPF BS6@OUT

@Dra

I thought there was no LPF for tops in the DRPA?... I thought it was \"out\" by default?...

Kev

Gadget

There isn't on the Hi outs, but if you put the tops on the mids there would be..

Of course if you were looking at the GUI thats the 260 and of course that HAS an LPF for all outputs...

Gadget

kpippen

Gadget wrote:

There isn't on the Hi outs, but if you put the tops on the mids there would be..

Gary,

Thanks!... Makes perfect sense...:D

Kev

WitchsMark

So I would run my 15's from the L and R High outputs and then the Subs from the Low/Mono, or would I run the 15's From the MIDS Outputs??

Dra

Just remember that yo have to set you the wizard as a 3-way (2 x 5) to have access to the mid outs.

DRA

WitchsMark

If I even wanted to go that route, is it beneficial for me to even go there or just deal with what the 2X3 gives me?? I am sorry guys I am one of those people that when it comes to things I am not very knowledgeable about I like to just be told what to do and then build from there later on.

Dra

Each has a pro & con.
High outs have no Lo Pass (high cut) filter, but have 3 PEQ filters.
Mid outs have a Lo Pass filter, but only have 2 PEQ filters.

Choices, choices.

If your top cabs have more peaks and/or dips that need fixing to achieve near flatness, go with the High outs. If not and you wish to limit the exteme upper output, then go with the Mid outs.

DRA

kpippen

WitchsMark wrote:

I like to just be told what to do and then build from there later on.

OK then,...go with the 2X3 and "high outs"!...:D

I doubt you will need to limit extreme highs... It's simplistic...plus you'll get the extra PEQ which will be more beneficial...

Cheers!

Kev

WitchsMark

Thanks Kpip. Now if I get a horrible sound it's all your fault!!!! Just kidding, thanks very much to everyone but especially Gadget, Kpippen and Dra for the info and the settings. I will hook it all up and let you know how it sounds. I may have figured out a way to do the outside setting in an open field too by bringing setup to my Moms house. She lives in an area where there is a small field that opens up into a lake. So I am thinking I may be able to pull it off there with the Auto-EQ thingy.