Subwoofer Questions for my HT

[Klipschhead302]

Didn't know PSA sold those now, considered one of those a few years back but thot it was kinda pricey but supposedly does a decent job and is automatic. I think a minidsp/REW combo can be more flexible and useful, tho, especially for more than two subs, albeit more involved.

I just checked the tracking number for the mic, MiniDSP is shipping it from Hong Kong, nuts. So looks like some time next week, I had hoped to be using it already.

 

[lovinthehd]

I just checked the tracking number for the mic, MiniDSP is shipping it from Hong Kong, nuts. So looks like some time next week, I had hoped to be using it already.

All my minidsp stuff shipped from HK....that's where they are

 

[Klipschhead302]

All my minidsp stuff shipped from HK....that's where they are

How dare they?

It's here at the local FedEx, I'm picking it up from there tomorrow.


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[Klipschhead302]

I got the mic, what I don't have is a cable to reach the AVR from the main listening position so I'm digging through bins of cables to see what I can find.

 

[lovinthehd]

I got the mic, what I don't have is a cable to reach the AVR from the main listening position so I'm digging through bins of cables to see what I can find.

? You need to position the computer/mic, not the avr/mic....

 

[Pogre]

Doesn't the mic plug into your pc? You should be able to pretty much move them anywhere. I'd use a laptop.

 

[lovinthehd]

Yep, with a laptop you have the measurement mobility

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Yes. But if it's like mine, the umik only came with about a 6' cable, then i need at least another 6' to get to my avr from the pc.

 

[Klipschhead302]

? You need to position the computer/mic, not the avr/mic....

I'm following instructions, REW wants me to plug in a cable from the sound card to an input on the AVR.

 

[Klipschhead302]

Doesn't the mic plug into your pc? You should be able to pretty much move them anywhere. I'd use a laptop.

The mic plugs into the PC, the sound card plugs into an input on the AVR, unless I'm miss-understanding the directions?

Quote - Connect an audio output from your computer to your sound system. With most computers, you can use the line out or headphone output with a suitable cable. It is advisable to connect into your system at the preamp inputs, so that the preamp volume control can be used to manage the signal level from the computer.

 

[Klipschhead302]

I couldn't find my adapter, so I ordered one, it will be here Wednesday.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I just use hdmi out from the laptop.

 

[Pogre]

I just use hdmi out from the laptop.

I was gonna ask if you could use hdmi...

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I was gonna ask if you could use hdmi...

Yes. I used to use mini to rca, but got more consistency with hdmi. Afaik, soundcards are pretty linear these days and using hdmi you don't need to do the loopback. I believe that was before hdmi was everywhere and stereo rca was the way to do it. I even used my RS spl meter as a mic with a cable I built. Accurate? Don't know but it was a start lol.

 

[lovinthehd]

I'm following instructions, REW wants me to plug in a cable from the sound card to an input on the AVR.

I took it to mean you wanted a cable for the mic to the avr.....I use hdmi from pc to avr.

 

[Klipschhead302]

Yes. But if it's like mine, the umik only came with about a 6' cable, then i need at least another 6' to get to my avr from the pc.

I just use hdmi out from the laptop.

Son of a....why didn't I...... *#@%&#@&%@&*@^#*&^$()$!!!

Good idea....

 

[Klipschhead302]

Yes. I used to use mini to rca, but got more consistency with hdmi. Afaik, soundcards are pretty linear these days and using hdmi you don't need to do the loopback. I believe that was before hdmi was everywhere and stereo rca was the way to do it. I even used my RS spl meter as a mic with a cable I built. Accurate? Don't know but it was a start lol.

 

[Klipschhead302]

Yes. But if it's like mine, the umik only came with about a 6' cable, then i need at least another 6' to get to my avr from the pc.

I need to explain further, I am using a laptop but I wanted to be a lazy ass and sit in the main listening position.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I need to explain further, I am using a laptop but I wanted to be a lazy ass and sit in the main listening position.

Lmao!
I hear that. I'm king lazy sometimes. The problem you might find is positioning the mic correctly with yourself in the seat. I only have just enough cable to go straight from the mic to pc avr. That means I'm lying on my bell to run it.

 

[Pogre]

Your threads are always entertaining.