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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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2 questions
1.do you use 1000hz at 0db or -5db
2. When setting gains for horns and tweeters do you still use 1000hz tone or one in the frequency range of horns and tweeters.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 10:19 AM
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-5db for both with 1000hz tone. Just make sure the HPF is low enuff on the DSP for the horns that it'll pick up the signal.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
-5db for both with 1000hz tone. Just make sure the HPF is low enuff on the DSP for the horns that it'll pick up the signal.
What's the difference between having the test tone at -5 db vs putting the dsp master volume at -5db and leaving it after tune?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by IIBADII
What's the difference between having the test tone at -5 db vs putting the dsp master volume at -5db and leaving it after tune?
I use the -5db test tone AND set my master volume at -5. This allows me to go higher on the master volume if I need to without going past 0db.
 
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Be sure to unhook your speakers first!
 
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