subwoofer and dynamic EQ question

[Brian Steele]

The NS3000DSP amp has a "dynamic EQ" feature that provides two bands of dynamic EQ with variable Q, center frequency, attack, etc.

If I have a subwoofer where the driver can take up to 350W, but the power-handling at about 50Hz in the alignment that it's in drops to just under 100W due to excursion limitations, how can I use the dynamic EQ feature to get the most out of this subwoofer and at the same time protect it from over-excursion in its passband?

I suspect it's not as simple as just choosing a "Q" that's the closest match to the excursion curve at the center frequency, and then setting the gain and threshold to around -5dB...

[jont]

Re: subwoofer and dynamic EQ question

I have played around with the feature on my iNuke, still trying to wrap my head around it.
Is this for a home or live sound sub?

[Brian Steele]

Re: subwoofer and dynamic EQ question

I have played around with the feature on my iNuke, still trying to wrap my head around it.
Is this for a home or live sound sub?

I'd say live sound. My youngest daughter is planning to have party at home soon, and all I've got on hand at the moment is this one sub to provide bass. So I'm trying to get the most out of it.

[jont]

Re: subwoofer and dynamic EQ question

Sounds like you are on the right track, I have the quality set to 2 at 35hz on my subs and still playing around with the attack/release settings. You are probably not pushing the amp too hard on this gig.