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Dinosaur
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Ok.....what I was saying is that for Powered(active) speakers that already have a crossover fitted an LMS is of limited use, the protection, delay and compression features would be useful.
In a set-up like this where the frequencies are split by the electronics in the powered(active) speakers the LMS would not be used to it's full potential.
One of the features I find most useful using an LMS is the ability to use filters as steep or as shallow as I need, My high-pass 32hz on my subs is a 48db Butterworth to give maximum protection, whereas the kick-bass to lo-mid filter is a 24db L-Riley to give a flat response at the x-over frequency.....this feature could not be used if using an LMS with the Powered(active) speakers as described above. 
Last edited by Tony Scott; 04-01-2009 at 12:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Tony Scott
Not sure what Tom uses, I meant actives with built in electronic x-overs etc.
Originally Posted by
Excalibur
I do use active speakers, Mackie and DB but in time will have a passive sub/s when I can source a small, powerful switching amp, possibly 2.
Originally Posted by
Tony Scott
Ok.....what I was saying is that for Powered(active) speakers that already have a crossover fitted an LMS is of limited use, the protection, delay and compression features would be useful.
In a set-up like this where the frequencies are split by the electronics in the powered(active) speakers the LMS would not be used to it's full potential.
One of the features I find most useful using an LMS is the ability to use filters as steep or as shallow as I need, My high-pass 32hz on my subs is a 48db Butterworth to give maximum protection, whereas the kick-bass to lo-mid filter is a 24db L-Riley to give a flat response at the x-over frequency.....this feature could not be used if using an LMS with the Powered(active) speakers as described above.
The reason why I bought the LMS because of what it packs in such a small unit. I need a full 31 band eq and limiters which is what LMS has. Great I thought.
These are the features on the unit:
1) Gain
2) EQ's
3) Dynamic EQ
4) Crossover
5) Limiter
6) Polarity/Phase
7) Short/Long Delays
Now for most DJ's, you would not need most of these features but some of these are quite useful.
Now after trying the onboard crossover build in the sub and trying the LMS, the LMS wins hands down on quality. You can pick any crossover point you wish on the LMS which is a lot better than the 80hz, 100hz and 120hz you have on the DB sub 15. I have the sub crossed at 110hz and can go down to 35hz.
I find this LMS much better than having to spend loads on other outboard equipment. Some of you may say that DJ's won't need this kind of processing but if you already use an EQ and also have some kind of compressor or even more outboard equipment, then wny not get a LMS. It has more features and also takes up less space and also less weight, hence the reason why I bought It.
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Dinosaur
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Originally Posted by
Tom
These are the features on the unit:
1) Gain
2) EQ's
3) Dynamic EQ
4) Crossover
5) Limiter
6) Polarity/Phase
7) Short/Long Delays
Now for most DJ's, you would not need most of these features but some of these are quite useful.
...........if you already use an EQ and also have some kind of compressor or even more outboard equipment, then wny not get a LMS.
It has more features and also takes up less space and also less weight, hence the reason why I bought It.
Top bit of kit, hours of fun if your that way inclined! 
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Tom uses actives, and says it's great. Tony says it's not good for actives.
I'm still playing with a rig I've begun to use a lot more. It's an active x-over, two amps, two subs. One bonus I found is that you can have the gains on the x-over set low, so numpties can't set all the red lights blazing.
One of these days, I'll have a concerted play with it so I can get more out of it,but I'd recommend one as the minimum requirement if you have subs and tops.
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