So where do you put your RCF knob? Keep in mind this is meant to be a starting point. You may need to adjust as the event rolls on. Explore RCF- djsupply.biz/RCFDJSS
You're right as in there's no right or wrong way since it's not going to introduce gain like some speakers do on inputs that have line/mic with the same knob. But for me what I do it set my speaker's level to where it's clipping when my mixer is showing two bars over 0db on the meters, so I know if I'm clipping/limiting the speaker without having to check behind the speakers, and then I never change it between gigs. I don't like setting a level before each gig because I want the headroom if I need to push more SPL if the room gets loud or the dance floor gets crowded. That said you really don't need to be that close to the RCFs speakers limiter, it gets loud quick and starts changing the dynamics or EQ when you start getting close to it's limit, you don't want to be there unless you have lol.
Art 932- 3 o’clock is perfect spot! Art 945- full knob- no red limit whatsoever!! Tried myself until hurting your ears still not red!! Anyways single 18 inch is hard to keep up with one 945! I own both 932 and 945 Digital mixer (accurately than analog) can also tell you if signal is going red then it is most likely limiting on speaker. Hard to check on speaker while DJing. The best combo I experienced is a pair of 932 with 18 inch Yorkville ES18p is best! Easy event for 300 guests!
It’s usually at 3 o clock on the hdl line arrays and most of the art 7 & 9 series. Then I bought the RCF Art 945 and holy hell I need 3 subs to keep up with it at 3 clock 🤣
@@dynamix_ent1022 that’s cool, as long as you’re checking the back of the speaker - you don’t want any flashing or solid red and by turning it all the way up you’ll have more potential for that to happen. So just be vigilant during those loud songs or when the DJ is really getting into it.
@@TheDJsGuru I use NXL24A mk-ii. Hard to believe but it's really loud. I tried to peak it on purpose but almost impossible, it's just crazy loud and throws really far. I own 4. 2 per side stacked.
@@dynamix_ent1022 yes those have a lot of headroom for sure. Our point here is that if you're going to turn the knob all the way up, just be vigilant that you're not redlining at any point as you'll have 0 room for error that way. @dynamix_ent1022
Correct, assuming that item you're referring to has a low level output which most devices like that do. If I were you, i'd test it out maybe at 3:00 first and go from there...At each venue too of course :)
if i understood the video correctly, in my case, just having the iFi Zen Blue 3 bluetooth receiver connected directly to the speaker to play music from Spotify/Tidal (i.e. without any mixer in the signal path), that knob should be turned all the way to the right; loudness will be controlled from the phone/tablet🤔
@@epposh yes sir. Of course, as long as that doesn’t put you into the red. Speaker volume placement should be monitored always during the event because you just never know what can happen.
For a question way out of the subject. Is the NX932 Worth the ekstra money vs the Art 932? Same amp, same drivers, different waveguide, wood cabinet and a different power input?
@victorparishus4716 my experience is that it is basically same unit! You might see some difference comparing face to face due to wood and slight bass difference. But if you are using sub with it, then it does not matter! Art is cheaper than NX and I am happy with art 932! If you need a bass out of art 932, I can boost up the lower frequencies a little bit where I am using only tops! I use Allen Heath CQ18T! Small mixer with bigger footprint! Hope it helps
I'm happy to share my perspective and you can always reach out and ask for Justin @ DJSupplyStore.com - I think it depends on how much you value the look, sound and durability of wood. The wooden box is a bit heavier by almost 10 lbs - it depends on your application, but that could make a difference. I also prefer the look of wood over ABS so for me that alone has value. As far as the sound, I could hear a small increase of low end on the wooden box due to wooden boxes losing less air, but it really wasn't a big difference imho.
That's the opposite of what we're recommending - very little room for error that way unless you're constantly monitoring the speaker during the event. We have always found 3:00 as the sweet spot, but each room differs.
@ I call it harmonic distortion ;) On a serious note though, I start off running them at 3 on the dial, do a walk around and if it’s not loud enough I will turn it up a bit. If the mixer isn’t peaking or above 0 db, it should be fine really. It’s even recommended by RCF according to my local retailer
@@mitas3484Agreed, 3 is the sweet spot for us as well - seems to fit most venues well. When we're outdoors we can typically put it all the way up, if the event calls for that much sound of course :)
So where do you put your RCF knob? Keep in mind this is meant to be a starting point. You may need to adjust as the event rolls on. Explore RCF- djsupply.biz/RCFDJSS
All the way up baby!
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You're right as in there's no right or wrong way since it's not going to introduce gain like some speakers do on inputs that have line/mic with the same knob. But for me what I do it set my speaker's level to where it's clipping when my mixer is showing two bars over 0db on the meters, so I know if I'm clipping/limiting the speaker without having to check behind the speakers, and then I never change it between gigs. I don't like setting a level before each gig because I want the headroom if I need to push more SPL if the room gets loud or the dance floor gets crowded. That said you really don't need to be that close to the RCFs speakers limiter, it gets loud quick and starts changing the dynamics or EQ when you start getting close to it's limit, you don't want to be there unless you have lol.
@@VitoProduction 👍
Art 932- 3 o’clock is perfect spot!
Art 945- full knob- no red limit whatsoever!! Tried myself until hurting your ears still not red!! Anyways single 18 inch is hard to keep up with one 945! I own both 932 and 945
Digital mixer (accurately than analog) can also tell you if signal is going red then it is most likely limiting on speaker. Hard to check on speaker while DJing.
The best combo I experienced is a pair
of 932 with 18 inch Yorkville ES18p is best! Easy event for 300 guests!
@@gagandeepkangarh8884 👍
@ thank you for putting all videos regarding RCF!
It’s usually at 3 o clock on the hdl line arrays and most of the art 7 & 9 series. Then I bought the RCF Art 945 and holy hell I need 3 subs to keep up with it at 3 clock 🤣
@@Djluxuryinla haha yup. Thank you for sharing.
I always turn it all the way up, you can always adjust the volume on your main fader.
@@dynamix_ent1022 that’s cool, as long as you’re checking the back of the speaker - you don’t want any flashing or solid red and by turning it all the way up you’ll have more potential for that to happen. So just be vigilant during those loud songs or when the DJ is really getting into it.
@@TheDJsGuru I use NXL24A mk-ii. Hard to believe but it's really loud. I tried to peak it on purpose but almost impossible, it's just crazy loud and throws really far. I own 4. 2 per side stacked.
@@dynamix_ent1022
yes those have a lot of headroom for sure. Our point here is that if you're going to turn the knob all the way up, just be vigilant that you're not redlining at any point as you'll have 0 room for error that way. @dynamix_ent1022
Correct, assuming that item you're referring to has a low level output which most devices like that do. If I were you, i'd test it out maybe at 3:00 first and go from there...At each venue too of course :)
if i understood the video correctly, in my case, just having the iFi Zen Blue 3 bluetooth receiver connected directly to the speaker to play music from Spotify/Tidal (i.e. without any mixer in the signal path), that knob should be turned all the way to the right; loudness will be controlled from the phone/tablet🤔
@@epposh yes sir. Of course, as long as that doesn’t put you into the red. Speaker volume placement should be monitored always during the event because you just never know what can happen.
@@TheDJsGuru thank you!😌
For a question way out of the subject.
Is the NX932 Worth the ekstra money vs the Art 932? Same amp, same drivers, different waveguide, wood cabinet and a different power input?
@victorparishus4716 my experience is that it is basically same unit! You might see some difference comparing face to face due to wood and slight bass difference.
But if you are using sub with it, then it does not matter! Art is cheaper than NX and I am happy with art 932!
If you need a bass out of art 932, I can boost up the lower frequencies a little bit where I am using only tops! I use Allen Heath CQ18T! Small mixer with bigger footprint! Hope it helps
I'm happy to share my perspective and you can always reach out and ask for Justin @ DJSupplyStore.com -
I think it depends on how much you value the look, sound and durability of wood. The wooden box is a bit heavier by almost 10 lbs - it depends on your application, but that could make a difference. I also prefer the look of wood over ABS so for me that alone has value. As far as the sound, I could hear a small increase of low end on the wooden box due to wooden boxes losing less air, but it really wasn't a big difference imho.
@@gagandeepkangarh8884 good stuff
I just turn em all the way up adjust on my mixing board
That's the opposite of what we're recommending - very little room for error that way unless you're constantly monitoring the speaker during the event. We have always found 3:00 as the sweet spot, but each room differs.
If you're not redlining,
You're not headlining 😅 jk
@@Geo-Media ha was waiting for that one…
Run them at max and watch the red led
Thanks for your comment. That's one perspective for sure! What if you're not able to see the back of the speaker though? We risking that?
@ I call it harmonic distortion ;)
On a serious note though, I start off running them at 3 on the dial, do a walk around and if it’s not loud enough I will turn it up a bit. If the mixer isn’t peaking or above 0 db, it should be fine really. It’s even recommended by RCF according to my local retailer
@@mitas3484Agreed, 3 is the sweet spot for us as well - seems to fit most venues well. When we're outdoors we can typically put it all the way up, if the event calls for that much sound of course :)