Choosing Subwoofers for Dubstep and Drum and Bass
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As a concert producer, I'm often asked which subs I'd advise. Subwoofers, like mains, are selected by the kind of music you will be playing although them, and how they may be going to be used. For the purposes of this article, I'm going to restrict the conversation to just Dubstep, and Drum and Bass.
Dubstep and Drum and Bass have a large level of content material inside the 20hz - 50hz range, and should you do the math, you are going to want about 5000 watts committed to a that frequency variety to generate enough of that sound to become heard in addition to the rest from the music.
My setup
My larger setup is (5) QSC HPR181s across the front on the stage, (six) Martin Blackline dual 18's for the home, and 2 Bag End Dual 18's operating 8000watts by means of an ELF processor committed to the 8hz - 50hz range via a lab gruppen amp. When I play smaller sized shows, I just use my QSC HPR181, that are 700 watts each and every, but fantastic for ultra high volume bass. The QSC's are self powered and take all of 5 minutes to setup, which also assists. Now I've heard the typical wisdom, never mix subwoofers, but in reality, I've but to find a single sound manufacturing business that does it all, quick of a tour package that is created to get a provided show, as an alternative to a type of music (a vital distinction). That mentioned, crossover points and keeping each and every subwoofer and also the overall method in phase is quite crucial when mixing subs.
Setting the crossover
Conventional crossovers, like the pretty frequent dBx DriveRack PA possess a superior and pretty adjustable crossover that also contains the capacity to alter the slope from the roll off. When matching and tuning subwoofer frequencies, I've noticed that while the crossover claims to possess rolled a frequency off, several of the content material continues to become transmitted to the sub. Clearly, when two brands of subwoofers are creating the same tones, distortion is produced. I, consequently, separate the frequencies by about 5hz. Visually on the crossover, it seems that I'm losing musical content material, even so, together with the amplification get, in truth I am not, in addition to a RTA mic will confirm that the setting are right.
Sealed box enclosures and subharmonics
Bag Finish is truly the visit here. You can find other sub systems that do subharmonics, but Bag End was very first, so I'm writing about them. The Infra processor, and just before Ron Wickersham left, the Elf Processor are the two important components. Dubstep and Drum and Bass demand a huge presence inside the 20hz - 50hz range. Many people can't hear music within this range, but you can really feel it, and you can really feel the difference among 20hz and 40 hz when the signal is clear and cost-free of clipping. The Infra processor is obtainable in two types. The initial 1 includes a flat response down to 18hz, the second a single to 8hz. 18hz is far more effective for larger systems. When you've got an additional 20k to burn, then go for the 8hz integrator and (4) dual 18's. You'll need a substantial level of AC Power to run the amps at the same time, typically an added 20amp 220 circuit for any Lab Gruppen or four 20amp 110 ciruits for 4 QSC amps bridged into each sub. My Bag Ends typically pull about 3000 watts per dual 18 when producing content STRICTLY Restricted to the 18hz - 50hz variety. I need to note that creating adjustments for your crossover at full volume can speedily destroy all of your equipment, so be careful, and know your gear frequency response and power handling ratings.
Pricing
Subs vary tremendously in price. In the reduced value variety, I've heard the Peavey blackwidows, that are technically louder, but substantially significantly less musical. When you find yourself mashing up two tracks, or speedily transitioning from a single to one more, it truly is tough to hear a great deal distinction with the Peavey subs, they may be just loud, not a lot musical. JBL and Cerwin Vega subs are fart cans, and I assume the majority of people know this. They will rumble and shake, however they do not have an articulated sound - a clarity inside the low finish which is definitely important for Dubstep and more so for Drum and Bass.
Some other equipment that I've tried, For anyone who is wealthy, the D&B (not db technologies) audioteknic Q2 subs are killer, EAW 218z subs are pretty very good, McCauley does a pretty decent sub with very good all around specs for Dubstep, and Bag Finish kills. All of these cabinets demand extremely expensive amplification although. You could get 12,000 into amps alone prior to it is possible to even turn on a mid-sized program of this caliber.
Home Construction
A further alternative, is to build your own box. This is not a beginner project, but when you love wood working, and possess a spare 2500 bucks, you'll be able to build some pretty amazing cabinets. The best way to do this is to get on the forums and look at designs, then read the threads through. Often persons post reviews over the course of years.
Look to get a design that has a great frequency response down to 40hz, along with a driver that has exceptional frequency response. OHM (brand) makes a pretty incredible driver, and there are actually a couple of higher end RCF subs that are bad for the bone.
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