Sorry guys, I guess I should have given more info. I have a Yamaha RX-v2500 used as a pre/pro and two Outlaw 755 amplifiers. I have the following channels: L,C,R,RS,RB,LB,LS,L Presence, R Presence, and 2 SVS20-39CS+ subs. Currently, I can only run 7.2 or with the Yammy's inabilility to run both Surround Back and Presence channels at the same time. Eventually, I plan on running a full 9.2 system when Yamaha gets their act together and makes this available in a mid-level receiver where Presence and Surround back can be run together and they give us stereo sub outputs.
The Bijou does 11 bands of 1/3 octave equalization between 80Hz and 800Hz of the front and center channels. It does dual-bandwidth (2/3 octave and 1 octave -- 4 band of each for a total of 8 bands) equalization between 100Hz and 6.3kHz of the surround channels. It does 12 bands of 1/6 octave equalization between 22.4Hz and 80HZ for the subwoofer.
I have done RTA with a software program and have found the room, as probably most any room, could benefit from equalization. If I pick up 1 or 2 of the Bijou EQs, I would get a good RTA to perform the equalization. I am looking into the Rane RA30 RTA, but am not sure if this would fit into the system (connection wise) and be the best way to try and balance it or not.
I also do not fully understand this concept; maybe someone can clarify. If I used a piece like the Rane RA30 RTA, do I just plug the RTA into the wall and connect the mic and then perform all my EQ using the Bijou until it is properly aligned on the display of the Rane RTA? Or, does the RTA have to actually be wired through the system? Now, I know to use the test tones provided with the Rane, I would have to throw it into the loop. However, couldn't I just use test tones from a disc with the mic and the RTA? I mean, if all channels are EQ'd with the same signal, regardless of where it comes from, they should all sound very close to the same and this is what EQ is all about. Please let me know if I am off base here.
Thanks!