Setting up my sound system

[klkldisco]

Hi Guys,

New to the forum, but not to DJing. Iv been Djing for a good few years, and its now time to get a new sound system. Iv been using to speakers since i began DJing, and i bought 2 kam ims15 speakers about a year ago. I think they are very good speakers, but i know i need some more bass so i am looking at a new amp, and the peavey pro subs to go with the Kam speakers.

I have a few questions...

At the moment with just the 2 speakers, its all wired up CD-Mixer-Amp-Speakers.

Im just wondering how it is all wired up and linked together if i have 2 pro subs, 2 kam ims 15 speakers, 2 amps, and obviously my cd player and mixer.

What will i need to link it all up together etc...?

Thanks Alot and if you need any more info just post it and i will reply ASAP.

Klkl

[Shaun]

Hi there. Please take a moment to introduce yourself in the 'newbies' forum section. You'll find people to more helpful once they get to know you a little.

Welcome.

[HaiFai]

What make amps? Do they have a thru output if they have you run cable from mixer to 1st amp to power subs then cable from thru out to inputs on 2nd amp to power tops.I use a pv2600 which has this and also a built in crossover for the subs.

[klkldisco]

Im currently using an Audio Head AH1000, and im not sure which amp to buy next, i dont really mind.

KL

[Excalibur]

If you buy some of the Peavey amps, and one or two others, they are capable of splitting the signal into low and high, amplifying one band in this amp. and feeding the other band to another amp. The Peavey amplifies the loe frequencies itself, and passes the high on to the existing amp in your case. If you wish to get a cheaper amp, it is possible, and some would say prefrable, to buy an Active Crossover, for about £70, which splits the signal in the same way, and feeds it to the amps of your choice. You have slightly more control of the sound this way. You pays your money............................;)

[ppentertainments]

Is it not possible to use your recording or booth signal output from the mixer to control the second amp !! Am in the dark here so maybe way off track

[klkldisco]

Hey,

Thanks for the replies so far guys, sadly i dont think i will be able to afford peavey amps, so a slightly cheaper option would be preferable... Hmm, again because im not sure, could i run the bass speakers and the tops through the 2 outlets on my mixer...?

If not, how would everything wire up from a crossover...?

I really do need to know how to do it in full...! :confused:

Cheers.

KL

[Excalibur]

Hey,

Thanks for the replies so far guys, sadly i dont think i will be able to afford peavey amps, so a slightly cheaper option would be preferable... Hmm, again because im not sure, could i run the bass speakers and the tops through the 2 outlets on my mixer...?

If not, how would everything wire up from a crossover...?

I really do need to know how to do it in full...! :confused:

Cheers.

KL


OK, idiots guide. That's because I'm a fully paid up member of the Idiot's guild. :D No, seriously, here's how to use a crossover. This is the best option. Your mixer feeds the crossover inputs, as if it were an amp. It then splits the signal, into high and low, the frequencies of which may be adjustable. You will then have four cables out of the crossover, two carrying only low frequencies, and two carrying only high. Feed the low into your sub amp, and the high into the tops.

Option two, second best. No crossover,one amp only. Set up as per normal, mixer feeding amp into the inputs of your subs. The subs should have a second socket, marked hi out, or similar. Connect your tops to this, and they will receive only the higher frequencies. This may not be noticeably louder, since you only use the same amp, but it will sound better, due to each speaker only getting the narrower band of sound.

Option three, two amps. no crossover, two amps. set up just like two sets of full range, using main output, and booth for instance. Both will receive full range sound, but the subs will only reproduce the lower end of it. Not ideal, not the best sound, but cheaper, and you can add the crossover later as funds allow.

Option four, just add the subs in parallel with the tops, worst option in many ways, but really cheap. Again add extras as funds allow.


Best way, buy crossover, subs, and amp to match subs, eg 300w RMS 8ohm subs, therefore amp which gives say 450-500w RMS into 8ohms. That will match up perfectly with tops giving 150-200w RMS.
Cost? Can be done for £500 inc leads.

[Tony Scott]

.............here's how to use a crossover. This is the best option. Your mixer feeds the crossover inputs, as if it were an amp. It then splits the signal, into high and low, the frequencies of which may be adjustable. You will then have four cables out of the crossover, two carrying only low frequencies, and two carrying only high. Feed the low into your sub amp, and the high into the tops.........



Yeah like this:

[Excalibur]

Thanks Tony, your picture says a lot more than my words. :D

[Tony Scott]

Thanks Tony, your picture says a lot more than my words. :D

.........and your words saved me from having to explain the picture, spot-on! :approve:

[klkldisco]

Hey,

Thanks alot guys, all that information has been great, iv got some gear i need to sell in part funding to the subs, but also just need to sell it as i dont use it any more...!

Thanks for the info, and diagrams, excellently explained...!

Cheers.

KL:D

[Excalibur]

Hey,

Thanks alot guys, all that information has been great, iv got some gear i need to sell in part funding to the subs, but also just need to sell it as i dont use it any more...!

Thanks for the info, and diagrams, excellently explained...!

Cheers.

KL:D

Feel free to ask again as you go along. A quick post on here is better than blowing anything up due to wiring up wrong. ( Jay Dee and I nearly managed it on Sunday! ) There's usually someone with knowledge in that field who will help. Just don't ask Tony what he runs, cos you won't understand, and we'll all feel inadequate again!:( :(