I've always wondered and wanted to get a DSP, but never knew enough about them. A good long in depth video would help out a lot Mark. Thank you for all the smaller details that are usually harder to figure out. My top 3 awesome people I follow for car audio are; car audio fab, SMD, and good ole EXO. YOU GUYS ROCK!!
Would be so awesome if he does. For now, I'm just using this same process on each individual speaker. I'd imagine that's what it would be. However would love to see the process using a parametric eq instead of graphic eq. Also tuning a limiter attack and delay!
I haven't looked at Audio Control but I'm sure they have some level of training, but JL Audio's UA-cam channel has a collection of training videos. Their in depth videos on using their tuning software is amongst the best that I've seen. And I'm a professional audio visual systems designer and installation contractor for large systems such as 1,000 seat auditoriums (Houses of Worship, event venues, etc).
Whoops... I am in no way saying that Mark shouldn't do his own DSP video. When learning anything listening/watching/reading from multiple sources is always a good idea. And Mark is an excellent teacher!
I'm pretty sure Mark has already done a video on tuning dsp's, or at least the tuning of the D-6.1200 which uses the same software as the dsp's in AC 's line.
Yes please do an in-depth video on the DM-810 (basically a setup and tuning video for dummies) I recently purchased one in preparation for my upcoming install, all of your videos are great keep it up, and thank you for all you do
Audio Control. That’s the EQ back in the day. Still have the best offerings. You got issues and they have.solutions. It’s just not a problem is all! Great video, I needed to see that! We had Eclipse, Sony and Soundstream for heads, used Audio Control EQ and crossovers. And there were Soundstream Class A on the tweets, Soundstream Class ABs on mids and Soundstream running grunt. That is sweetness to your ears. Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻😷
Can you do a video for those of us that don't have these resources? An example would be we have a new headuit (maybe not a 1200 dollar one but like 300 or 400) and we have our ears. Lol. A video like that would be cool for us "poors"😂
@@ClarkyXPH that's nonsense. Are you not tuning for the best listening experience? Do you listen to music with your ears or a mic? Sure you can't get perfect equal output by ear but you can get it far far better than if you just do nothing cuz you can't afford fancy gadgets to be used 1 time.
@@Petethebuilderyou don't have the timing adjustment settings do you? I had a 99$ android radio and a 199$ android radio. Both are great since it's basically an android tablet for your car but neither have a very detailed EQ and certainly no crazy timing adhustments of crossovers, heck i dont even have custom presets for my EQ if i change anything theres no going back to how i had it. Infact the 99$ radio seems to have the better EQ, I think the only thing they skipped out of was computing power/RAM, idk much about computers n such but this 99$ radio runs noticeably slower than the 199$ one lol 😅
Good shit Mark, as always. I don't want to come off as that guy, but seriously, investing into a dsp, really is the way to go. I know people work hard for their money, and I get it, but man, what it can help you unlock, is super super helpful/beneficial. Nice work mate.
Standalone (or built into amp) DSP is definitely the way to go. As much as I made this video to help explain how to adjust just your head units EQ, I also made it to show people that the features built into the head unit are often limited in comparison to independent DSP. Anytime I use independent DSP on a build someone tells me I'm "wrong" becuase I could have just used the "DSP in the Head Unit" but yeah, they're not the same.
Just a heads up, the head unit is using DSP (Digital Signal Processing) internally to adjust the frequency gains for the eq. It is the same thing as the RTA, except one process is automatic and one is manual. If you wanted to adjust the eq without DSP you would see a bunch of analog dials or faders like we saw in the 90's. Your stand alone processor will give you more options of crossovers and eq's, but both are using DSP.
I would love to see an in-depth tuning video using the DSP. Topics: - What speakers to start with. - What frequency to cross over the speakers at - what volume level to play the pink noise at for tuning Thanks Marc Coletta from Canada
Every ear is unique. What sounds good to YOUR EAR is what counts. Also every recording is unique. At its best, this is a good "base". Ps. Great videos.
Do these adjustments affect the tuning for distortion? I’ve had my system tuned for distortion with a SMD for distortion and I’m always playing around with the frequencies for my EQ but I’ve always wondered if raising the base on my eq will change the distortion level to a different number that was set by the SMD
Ive been told yes and on my headunit (boss audio dont know about other brands) and when i turn the bass to the max or close to max it distorts and when i turn the bass around -2 out of +7 (which is max bass) it does not distort by ear i cant tell that it does by ear so im assuming YES!
I just installed a new head unit and 4 channel amp with four 6.5 jbl gto in the doors of my foxbody, your really making me want to dig out my old clarion PEQ460 out of my ole audio stash. Still have a planet audio neo8 in there too.
So I watched this video quite a while back just for the fun of it. But I just “finished” my cars audio set up. Quotations because I’m sure I’ll add to it in the future. But I digress.. I’ve been having a hard time setting my EQ recently. I have a Dayton audio RTA mic I’ve used for a LOOOONG time, so I’m able to set everything level, and I would adjust from there. But I just couldn’t find a target curve I was happy with. Everything just kept like it was missing something. Not enough bass, too ear piercing. I took a screenshot of YOUR target curve and decided just for a fart and a laugh I would copy it (as much as I could anyways. And man. That is a very crisp target curve. I had to make a pretty big drop around 8khz (which I think was my problem. I was just getting way too much high end. But I was nervous to drop it that much and loose that frequency. Not really realizing how much high end frequency it was producing. But I popped up 16khz for a little extra clarity.
So if i cut to eleminate distortion , isnt i gonna increase the volume because of that and end up at the same level with the same distortion ? Like whats the point ? Or is it actually less fetieaging for speakers to cut rather than boost even if i increased the volume to compensate ?
I love what you do I prefer doing things my self I have a 2011 Chevy Avalanche I have been trying to find a mid gate box for 2 round 12s since Covid stuff has been harder to find and I don’t know why the box can’t be made with a small slot to slide the back window like underneath some place I am trying to improve my skills with the router like you probably not going to get there in time but I appreciate everything I put out there it helps a lot
@@raeldor especially with AI, I use chat gpt for things like this, and following it gets it in the ball park, as long as you input as much detail about what your exactly putting in and what car, what speakers are you using, ect…, but the more information you give the AI the more it helps you. It’s just amazing what it can do. I bought the plus version to be able to send pictures to it of what I’m doing to it can analyze the photo and have a better understanding. Try it out is all I can say. Be specific and it’s amazing.
@@tylerhaynie9142 thanks for this tip! just asked chat gpt for settings after trying to fix them for the past 30 mins. within seconds i had the whole system set up. never getting those 30 mins back.
My head unit has the ability to tune each individual channel, not just as front and back in the EQ. It also has a rediculous 48band EQ with time adjustment and surround.
Your content is awesome and has helped me so much in my usually "quick n dirty" sound installs. Currently struggling to set up a little upgrade in my BMW E46 touring - JBL GTO component speakers, a Dynaudio spare wheel sub from a VW Golf and a bit of sound deadening. I can get it sounding good in my driveway, but as soon as I am driving, the deep exhaust note drowns out my admittedly small subwoofer and midbass. My aftermarket head unit has a similar built in DSP - I guess I should tune it while moving?
there are 2 kinds of Pink Noise files on the internet, i.e. MONO (correlated) and STEREO (uncorellated), which one is better for tuning the EQ? I notice that you use the "mono pink noise". Thanks!
I use them because I used them for years long before I started the channel. With the amount of time I put into custom builds I wouldn't waste my time with gear that isn't top notch. AudioControl is solid reputable gear. There's a reason they've been around 40+ years! 👍🙌
You have a vast knowledge of audio in general and that is why I subscribed. So much more can be done though to achieve perfect sound quality. Hit me up if interested.
Could you please do a video where you give your opinion on using "Bass boost" sound effect, "Loudness" sound effect and/or Sony's Xplode sound effect, aside from the equalizer
I love all the technical and practical advice you’re giving and it inspired me to upgrade my car audio system. One thing I’d love to see is wireless/ Bluetooth connections to amps or HU’s! Because to be honest... we install upgraded speakers, sound dampening and amplifiers but in the end we stream “low quality” mp3s via Spotify or Apple Music. How to upgrade the Bluetooth signal (muse02 op-amp) be one question or wiring the phone to an amp would be cool to get an insight on. Just to get an even balance between streaming quality and the build quality of the speakers and system amp’s~ (I’m not a audiophile but still wanna get out the best results 😜) For future awesomeness!
Thats why in some cases I still prefer CDs and also I use my AUX in connection with a good quality cable mire than I stream via Bluetooth. I find the sound much better when A) the source is direct and B) the connection is direct and a physical connection. I do have alot of music in digital format, however I always convert them with top quality in mind and don't worry about how much space it takes up. I always convert from a direct source as well (CD usually) I'd rather have 350 *EXCELLENT* sounding tracks than 1000 mediocre sounding ones in the same amount of space. USB drives are cheap these days. I have a few kicking around in the car each with various types/genres of music on them and some mixes. I had gone the hard drive route in the past but found it too cumbersome and hard to find things when I wanted them especially when you're supposed to be, ya know paying attention so you don't hit anything while driving lol. Building a library of music without downloading them (used to do that, LimeWire/FrostWire anyone?!? ;) took years but was essentially free. I borrowed every single one of my friends CD collections, their brother/sister... friends parents etc. Basically anyone who had a decent collection I would ask to borrow for a weekend and just rip them all to my computer. I must have over a couple Tb by now. (2000 Gb)
I use a 128GB USB flash drive loaded with more music than I can ever listen to. If your HU supports it, you could also use an SD card. I find 320 KBPS MP3s perfectly adequate in terms of audio quality. Playing lossless files like FLAC is "ideal", but I don't believe there is much if any benefit in a car since generally speaking it is not a perfect listening environment, and lossless codec is inefficient at storing audio and results in wasted storage.
Hi!! How do I know the frequency range of the equalizer and the Q value, for the Mercedes Benz W177? I am talking about the audio settings of the W177, controlled through the MBUX software at the music settings. Example: I adjusted the equalizer for Bass: +2. I need now to adjust these settings on my Digital Audio Workstation software, that's CUBASE. How do I know what are the settings to do so? Bass: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Bass EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Bass zone? Mid: +1. Does plus one means plus one decibels? If not, how many decibels is plus one? What is the Q of this Mid EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Mid zone? Treble: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Treble EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Treble zone?
been wanting to purchase one of the mics for a while and finally did so through your link...hope it helps your channel out and i would definitely like to see some in depth dsp tuning with the device as well as im going to be running a dsr1
Please educate me when setting up a DSP a you listen to a lot of different genres of music will it sound good on all of them ? Or would you have to occasionally adjust?
Well adjusting these settings affect me gaining any distortion at the amp if i only decrease the frequency s an keep some flat .because i set my gain haveing them all set to flat
Were you able to keep your climate control and steering wheel controls with the stinger head unit? I just installed a alpine head unit and sound system and lost my climate control and steering wheel audio controls…in my JL
Does all the speaker wire have to be the same length for the time alignment to work correctly? For example your front door speakers say you have 3m of speaker wire going to the left speaker and 2m going to the right would that affect accuracy of time alignment. Thanks
Mark, You add great value to your industry. I think the Stinger Heigh10 and DM-810 would make a helluva system in my 2021 JL. Any chance you could do a video on total install with 2 AMPS, the Heigh10 and DM-810? Tuning included. I am really wondering about the toss link or optic from the head unit to the DSP.
I would also like to see and understand the difference a sap can make and learn how to tune my system it if I get one. Thanks in advance. Your channel rocks 👍 Thank you
@10:50 the reason why a perfectly flat curve would sound bad is because the human ear canal has ressonance at around 4000hz to 8000hz. this acts to amplifiy the frequency that are common to us in nature, such as human speach, animal growls ect. There are graphs you can use will relate sound pressure (dB) to phonic register (phons) of the human ear. Using this you can see that you need higher sound pressure at lower and higher frequencies to get the same percieved volume across the audio spectrum. for more information start here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour
I have an old Marantz calibration mic somewhere from an old Marantz hifi separate equalizer. Time to dig that up as I have tried to calibrate with ipad's mic
I recently upgraded the headunit and finding it lacking in comparison to the stock stereo, it sounds technically clearer but the bass isnt punchy like it was and highs are tinny.....I wonder if because I have stock tweeters the stock unit accounted for this but aftermarket hasnt
How do I setup a center channel on a aftermarket heigh10 as I bought as well and would love to make a custom center channel but I don't how to get that true mix of both front speakers to create a great front stage.
The Audio Control mic looks great, but there's no Android compatibility. I'm definitely not buying an Apple device as well as the mic just so I can properly EQ my system, as having to buy a device as well as the mic isn't very budget friendly. Are there any Android compatible mics you could reccomend?
Hi is there a way to hear my midrange speaker more than my tweeters using the eq. What setting would you recommend i put the Tweeters so they not are overpowering my midrange. Tweeters are connected to speakers. Going to get a separate Amp for tweeters
This is one channel that truly just keeps on giving and giving. You have earned every subscriber
As someone working on my first car audio installation you have been amazing. Thank you for the videos!
Glad to help! And thanks for taking time to comment.
I've always wondered and wanted to get a DSP, but never knew enough about them. A good long in depth video would help out a lot Mark. Thank you for all the smaller details that are usually harder to figure out. My top 3 awesome people I follow for car audio are; car audio fab, SMD, and good ole EXO. YOU GUYS ROCK!!
My MiniDSP is an amazing piece of gear ... just know that the learning curve is 2 steps up from your straight head unit EQing.
Yes me too
I wasn't trained to properly listen
Was born with the gift
Definitely want to see some in depth dsp tuning
Would be so awesome if he does. For now, I'm just using this same process on each individual speaker. I'd imagine that's what it would be. However would love to see the process using a parametric eq instead of graphic eq. Also tuning a limiter attack and delay!
I actually used this eq setting and it worked for my system now my system sound great at high volumes before I had lots distortion
Would love to see a run down on DSP's and how to tune with one of those.
I haven't looked at Audio Control but I'm sure they have some level of training, but JL Audio's UA-cam channel has a collection of training videos. Their in depth videos on using their tuning software is amongst the best that I've seen. And I'm a professional audio visual systems designer and installation contractor for large systems such as 1,000 seat auditoriums (Houses of Worship, event venues, etc).
Whoops... I am in no way saying that Mark shouldn't do his own DSP video. When learning anything listening/watching/reading from multiple sources is always a good idea. And Mark is an excellent teacher!
+1
I'm pretty sure Mark has already done a video on tuning dsp's, or at least the tuning of the D-6.1200 which uses the same software as the dsp's in AC 's line.
He said and linked that very video in this video that you watched...
Yes please do an in-depth video on the DM-810 (basically a setup and tuning video for dummies) I recently purchased one in preparation for my upcoming install, all of your videos are great keep it up, and thank you for all you do
This has been helpful in adjusting my eq to improve and remove harshness from my car speakers and to make my system sound great. .
Audio Control. That’s the EQ back in the day. Still have the best offerings. You got issues and they have.solutions. It’s just not a problem is all! Great video, I needed to see that! We had Eclipse, Sony and Soundstream for heads, used Audio Control EQ and crossovers. And there were Soundstream Class A on the tweets, Soundstream Class ABs on mids and Soundstream running grunt. That is sweetness to your ears. Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻😷
i was just messing with mine yesterday. i love this channel thank you for all that you do
Really appreciate these videos. I was never able to correctly tune my car stereo before watching your videos. Thank you.
This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Definitely coming back for more.
Can you do a video for those of us that don't have these resources? An example would be we have a new headuit (maybe not a 1200 dollar one but like 300 or 400) and we have our ears. Lol. A video like that would be cool for us "poors"😂
But you can’t do it with ears. It needs the mic. 🤔
you can google a brand called eonon they make good stuff for the price and it looks stock on some models
$3-$400 head unit is expensive mine was $160
@@ClarkyXPH that's nonsense. Are you not tuning for the best listening experience? Do you listen to music with your ears or a mic?
Sure you can't get perfect equal output by ear but you can get it far far better than if you just do nothing cuz you can't afford fancy gadgets to be used 1 time.
@@Petethebuilderyou don't have the timing adjustment settings do you? I had a 99$ android radio and a 199$ android radio. Both are great since it's basically an android tablet for your car but neither have a very detailed EQ and certainly no crazy timing adhustments of crossovers, heck i dont even have custom presets for my EQ if i change anything theres no going back to how i had it. Infact the 99$ radio seems to have the better EQ, I think the only thing they skipped out of was computing power/RAM, idk much about computers n such but this 99$ radio runs noticeably slower than the 199$ one lol 😅
Good shit Mark, as always. I don't want to come off as that guy, but seriously, investing into a dsp, really is the way to go. I know people work hard for their money, and I get it, but man, what it can help you unlock, is super super helpful/beneficial. Nice work mate.
Standalone (or built into amp) DSP is definitely the way to go. As much as I made this video to help explain how to adjust just your head units EQ, I also made it to show people that the features built into the head unit are often limited in comparison to independent DSP. Anytime I use independent DSP on a build someone tells me I'm "wrong" becuase I could have just used the "DSP in the Head Unit" but yeah, they're not the same.
Just a heads up, the head unit is using DSP (Digital Signal Processing) internally to adjust the frequency gains for the eq. It is the same thing as the RTA, except one process is automatic and one is manual. If you wanted to adjust the eq without DSP you would see a bunch of analog dials or faders like we saw in the 90's. Your stand alone processor will give you more options of crossovers and eq's, but both are using DSP.
No 6000 dollar RCA's? No mysteries? No way man..
You know how long I’ve been waiting for this video from you Mark! Nice !!!!
I was literally attempting this 30 mins ago!! Yeeeeess
Glad to help.
Can't wait to see how to ture and calibrate an audio system with a DSP
Yes, I have been waiting for that for so long.
I would love to see an in-depth tuning video using the DSP.
Topics:
- What speakers to start with.
- What frequency to cross over the speakers at
- what volume level to play the pink noise at for tuning
Thanks
Marc Coletta from Canada
Me also
I would love to see a dsp tuning tutorial
Every ear is unique. What sounds good to YOUR EAR is what counts. Also every recording is unique. At its best, this is a good "base". Ps. Great videos.
Not meant to be anything super involved as a dedicated DSP is the only way to fully optimize. Target curve is how you adjust for what is preferred.
@@CarAudioFabrication Thanks.
Hi Mark Im using the DM810 Thanks to you and Please do the Video how take the best EQ manualy. Thanks a lot a big Mexican Fan living in Peru
Do these adjustments affect the tuning for distortion? I’ve had my system tuned for distortion with a SMD for distortion and I’m always playing around with the frequencies for my EQ but I’ve always wondered if raising the base on my eq will change the distortion level to a different number that was set by the SMD
Ive been told yes and on my headunit (boss audio dont know about other brands) and when i turn the bass to the max or close to max it distorts and when i turn the bass around -2 out of +7 (which is max bass) it does not distort by ear i cant tell that it does by ear so im assuming YES!
Yes it does. Tune your system to your liking then tune for distortion
I just installed a new head unit and 4 channel amp with four 6.5 jbl gto in the doors of my foxbody, your really making me want to dig out my old clarion PEQ460 out of my ole audio stash. Still have a planet audio neo8 in there too.
Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. They are very helpful and I also enjoy Audiocontrol.
So I watched this video quite a while back just for the fun of it. But I just “finished” my cars audio set up. Quotations because I’m sure I’ll add to it in the future. But I digress..
I’ve been having a hard time setting my EQ recently. I have a Dayton audio RTA mic I’ve used for a LOOOONG time, so I’m able to set everything level, and I would adjust from there. But I just couldn’t find a target curve I was happy with. Everything just kept like it was missing something. Not enough bass, too ear piercing. I took a screenshot of YOUR target curve and decided just for a fart and a laugh I would copy it (as much as I could anyways. And man. That is a very crisp target curve. I had to make a pretty big drop around 8khz (which I think was my problem. I was just getting way too much high end. But I was nervous to drop it that much and loose that frequency. Not really realizing how much high end frequency it was producing. But I popped up 16khz for a little extra clarity.
Do u recommend the clarion equalizer? Or just get a DSP! What about the audiocontrol dqdx?
Mark, your videos are the best!
It would be cool if you made an in depth tuning video going over stuff like tuning separate EQs for each channel and crossovers.
So if i cut to eleminate distortion , isnt i gonna increase the volume because of that and end up at the same level with the same distortion ? Like whats the point ? Or is it actually less fetieaging for speakers to cut rather than boost even if i increased the volume to compensate ?
I love what you do I prefer doing things my self I have a 2011 Chevy Avalanche I have been trying to find a mid gate box for 2 round 12s since Covid stuff has been harder to find and I don’t know why the box can’t be made with a small slot to slide the back window like underneath some place I am trying to improve my skills with the router like you probably not going to get there in time but I appreciate everything I put out there it helps a lot
Yes, I am looking forward on DSP DM-810 tuning ~ your video is always easy to understand !
Fantastic information well presented. This is what a good YT video looks like.
Has nobody created 'auto-tuning' software, where you select your desired curve and it does it for you? Seems it should be possible.
@@raeldor especially with AI, I use chat gpt for things like this, and following it gets it in the ball park, as long as you input as much detail about what your exactly putting in and what car, what speakers are you using, ect…, but the more information you give the AI the more it helps you. It’s just amazing what it can do. I bought the plus version to be able to send pictures to it of what I’m doing to it can analyze the photo and have a better understanding. Try it out is all I can say. Be specific and it’s amazing.
@@tylerhaynie9142 thanks for this tip! just asked chat gpt for settings after trying to fix them for the past 30 mins. within seconds i had the whole system set up. never getting those 30 mins back.
call me weird but i love loud crisp ear splitting highs. so in my eyes the "smiley face" would be best
What? Loud and clear music! .... How dare you?
Hi Mark!
How accurate is this process when using the Phone' Microphone and a RTA app?
And what about speaker level setting?
I was wondering about this w/ using a Blue Yeti, as it's a mic I have lying around.
This came right on time! Been playing with mine again for the past week! Cant wait to watch😀
This is great if I ever upgrade my stereo.
Until then, No Head?
Yes, I would love to see you make a dsp tuning video. Specifically using the rockford DSR1
Yes, in depth DSP tuning would be 😎!
Interested to see your process on DSP tuning. Maybe a general rule type video versus using only audio control dsp’s.
Wow, thank you so much for sharing! This is exactly what I've been looking for!
My head unit has the ability to tune each individual channel, not just as front and back in the EQ. It also has a rediculous 48band EQ with time adjustment and surround.
Yes! Please do an in-depth DSP tuning video!
Your content is awesome and has helped me so much in my usually "quick n dirty" sound installs. Currently struggling to set up a little upgrade in my BMW E46 touring - JBL GTO component speakers, a Dynaudio spare wheel sub from a VW Golf and a bit of sound deadening. I can get it sounding good in my driveway, but as soon as I am driving, the deep exhaust note drowns out my admittedly small subwoofer and midbass. My aftermarket head unit has a similar built in DSP - I guess I should tune it while moving?
keep up the quality content! i’ve learned so much and you’ve inspired me to want to learn to build my own custom boxes!
Glad to hear it! Glad to help! Maybe I can get you to rock some stickers? *Shameless plug* 😂 www.caraudiofabrication.com/merchandise
@@CarAudioFabrication probably a good way to show off where you were trained
there are 2 kinds of Pink Noise files on the internet, i.e. MONO (correlated) and STEREO (uncorellated), which one is better for tuning the EQ? I notice that you use the "mono pink noise". Thanks!
Just recently Did my first tune with an RTA using a dm-810 I’d love to see how YOU would do it and how YOUR RTA curve looks
Which graph plot are you using?
I would REALLY like a dedicated DSP tuning video. I have a D5.1300 and have been having a hell of a time.
He uses AudioControl brand equipment a lot. Are they really that great or are they just budget friendly?
I use them because I used them for years long before I started the channel. With the amount of time I put into custom builds I wouldn't waste my time with gear that isn't top notch. AudioControl is solid reputable gear. There's a reason they've been around 40+ years! 👍🙌
When setting the gain on my amplifier for my sub, should I be leaving my Eq flat or adjusting the Eq before setting my gain?
Would like to hear your views on an active underseat subwoofer.
Excellent Tutorial. Thank you for the hard work and technical simplicity!
How do you manage the cars battery while tuning? Can you connect it to a battery charger while you do it
You have a vast knowledge of audio in general and that is why I subscribed. So much more can be done though to achieve perfect sound quality. Hit me up if interested.
YES been waiting for you to release this
Could you please do a video where you give your opinion on using "Bass boost" sound effect, "Loudness" sound effect and/or Sony's Xplode sound effect, aside from the equalizer
Looking forward to see the video of detailed DSP tuning tutorial
Absolutely want an in depth DSP tutorial.
I have a DM-810 waiting for me to build a box and put all the other goodies in my truck.
I love all the technical and practical advice you’re giving and it inspired me to upgrade my car audio system. One thing I’d love to see is wireless/ Bluetooth connections to amps or HU’s!
Because to be honest... we install upgraded speakers, sound dampening and amplifiers but in the end we stream “low quality” mp3s via Spotify or Apple Music.
How to upgrade the Bluetooth signal (muse02 op-amp) be one question or wiring the phone to an amp would be cool to get an insight on.
Just to get an even balance between streaming quality and the build quality of the speakers and system amp’s~ (I’m not a audiophile but still wanna get out the best results 😜)
For future awesomeness!
Thats why in some cases I still prefer CDs and also I use my AUX in connection with a good quality cable mire than I stream via Bluetooth. I find the sound much better when A) the source is direct and B) the connection is direct and a physical connection.
I do have alot of music in digital format, however I always convert them with top quality in mind and don't worry about how much space it takes up. I always convert from a direct source as well (CD usually) I'd rather have 350 *EXCELLENT* sounding tracks than 1000 mediocre sounding ones in the same amount of space. USB drives are cheap these days. I have a few kicking around in the car each with various types/genres of music on them and some mixes. I had gone the hard drive route in the past but found it too cumbersome and hard to find things when I wanted them especially when you're supposed to be, ya know paying attention so you don't hit anything while driving lol.
Building a library of music without downloading them (used to do that, LimeWire/FrostWire anyone?!? ;) took years but was essentially free. I borrowed every single one of my friends CD collections, their brother/sister... friends parents etc. Basically anyone who had a decent collection I would ask to borrow for a weekend and just rip them all to my computer. I must have over a couple Tb by now. (2000 Gb)
Hi, try Using a USB with FLAC
I use a 128GB USB flash drive loaded with more music than I can ever listen to. If your HU supports it, you could also use an SD card. I find 320 KBPS MP3s perfectly adequate in terms of audio quality. Playing lossless files like FLAC is "ideal", but I don't believe there is much if any benefit in a car since generally speaking it is not a perfect listening environment, and lossless codec is inefficient at storing audio and results in wasted storage.
Still using the Stinger head unit? Looking to upgrade my Tundra.
Your a awesome Instructor.
Any videos of carplay multimedia headunit?
Hi!!
How do I know the frequency range of the equalizer and the Q value, for the Mercedes Benz W177? I am talking about the audio settings of the W177, controlled through the MBUX software at the music settings.
Example: I adjusted the equalizer for Bass: +2. I need now to adjust these settings on my Digital Audio Workstation software, that's CUBASE. How do I know what are the settings to do so?
Bass: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Bass EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Bass zone?
Mid: +1. Does plus one means plus one decibels? If not, how many decibels is plus one? What is the Q of this Mid EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Mid zone?
Treble: +2. Does plus two means plus two decibels? If not, how many decibels are plus two? What is the Q of this Treble EQ, from which frequency to which frequency is the Treble zone?
Tuning is everything!!!👌❤️
Are there any head units that can control EQ for left and right channels independently?
He hasn't even started his door pods!! 😂 What a casual. Gimme a noise fido!! 😁
been wanting to purchase one of the mics for a while and finally did so through your link...hope it helps your channel out and i would definitely like to see some in depth dsp tuning with the device as well as im going to be running a dsr1
Please show a DSP instructional. 👍👍👍
Please educate me when setting up a DSP a you listen to a lot of different genres of music will it sound good on all of them ? Or would you have to occasionally adjust?
Well adjusting these settings affect me gaining any distortion at the amp if i only decrease the frequency s an keep some flat .because i set my gain haveing them all set to flat
Were you able to keep your climate control and steering wheel controls with the stinger head unit? I just installed a alpine head unit and sound system and lost my climate control and steering wheel audio controls…in my JL
@2:52 glad you pointed this out for us...almost forgot where the left is😅
Does all the speaker wire have to be the same length for the time alignment to work correctly? For example your front door speakers say you have 3m of speaker wire going to the left speaker and 2m going to the right would that affect accuracy of time alignment. Thanks
No, the speed at which the signal moves is astronomically fast.
@@CarAudioFabrication excellent. Thanks for your reply.
Mark,
You add great value to your industry.
I think the Stinger Heigh10 and DM-810 would make a helluva system in my 2021 JL.
Any chance you could do a video on total install with 2 AMPS, the Heigh10 and DM-810?
Tuning included. I am really wondering about the toss link or optic from the head unit to the DSP.
I would also like to see and understand the difference a sap can make and learn how to tune my system it if I get one. Thanks in advance. Your channel rocks 👍
Thank you
Dam autocorrect “DSP” not sap!
Whats the difference between a built in equalizer and the old school seprate ones
@10:50 the reason why a perfectly flat curve would sound bad is because the human ear canal has ressonance at around 4000hz to 8000hz. this acts to amplifiy the frequency that are common to us in nature, such as human speach, animal growls ect. There are graphs you can use will relate sound pressure (dB) to phonic register (phons) of the human ear. Using this you can see that you need higher sound pressure at lower and higher frequencies to get the same percieved volume across the audio spectrum.
for more information start here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour
if you have a DSP what do you set the head unit's eq levels?
In depth process on DSP would be awesome!
So do you do this same head unit process when adding an amp??
I have an old Marantz calibration mic somewhere from an old Marantz hifi separate equalizer. Time to dig that up as I have tried to calibrate with ipad's mic
I recently upgraded the headunit and finding it lacking in comparison to the stock stereo, it sounds technically clearer but the bass isnt punchy like it was and highs are tinny.....I wonder if because I have stock tweeters the stock unit accounted for this but aftermarket hasnt
How do I setup a center channel on a aftermarket heigh10 as I bought as well and would love to make a custom center channel but I don't how to get that true mix of both front speakers to create a great front stage.
I should note that I'll be using multiple JL Audio VXi amplifiers directly connected directly to the amps via optical wires instead of RCAs.
You need a helix DSP to get center channel
@@devnull182 what is that and will it interfere with the VXi DSPs?
Please do an in-depth video of you tuning an AudioControl DSP. Preferably the D-5.1300 when you get one! 😎
The Audio Control mic looks great, but there's no Android compatibility. I'm definitely not buying an Apple device as well as the mic just so I can properly EQ my system, as having to buy a device as well as the mic isn't very budget friendly. Are there any Android compatible mics you could reccomend?
USB version www.audiocontrol.com/product/utestmic/
could you use built in mic in the phone?
Is there a sound app to help?
Id love a dsp tuning tutorial
I have the same jeep model and headset in your video....what would be the ideal crossover settings? Please help....thanks
How do you tune for road noise/tire whine/loud exhaust? I'm never sitting still with the engine off!
Deaden the hell outta every panel in the car and stick in plenty of closed cell foam, vynal, that should take car of it lol.
Speed sensitive volume
Thanks, I had a RTA in the 90’s. Lol will look into ordering the Audio Control Mic
Gr8 tutorial Mark
Thank you! Good to see you, thanks for dropping a line!
@@CarAudioFabrication i always enjoy watching your content... It's been a gr8 help to me
Great video, thanks for all the hard work
Hey man, where do you get those curved stencils at the start of the video?
How do you tune the sub from the headunit instead of at the amp
Hi is there a way to hear my midrange speaker more than my tweeters using the eq. What setting would you recommend i put the Tweeters so they not are overpowering my midrange. Tweeters are connected to speakers. Going to get a separate Amp for tweeters
On a head unit would the lowest eq freq be left flat if running a sub?