Behringer DEQ2496

[coolhandjjl]

Seems like a sweet unit. So really all you need to EQ a room is this and the ECM8000? No laptop with RTA software anymore. Anyone using one here?

[Scott Brochu]

I have one and still trying to figure it out. I have yet to get the mic. But am using it like my 31 band.

[LelandCrooks]

I have 2. I use them every time. The peq, the geq, limiters and compression. I haven't used the rta in a long time. I have a flat curve for the rig I run, I punch it up and tweak to taste.

[coolhandjjl]

How about for non-PA use like on a home system? Will it automatically sense non-balanced loads, like fron RCA plugs from home systems?

In a situation where you may have done some cuts, are you able to bring the overall gain back up to a similar SPL before the EQing?

[LelandCrooks]

That's pretty simple with it. I don't think it will auto adjust for unbalanced lines. I know lots of ht guys use the DCX2496 xover, which is the companion piece. No reason it wouldn't work in that application.

[AntonZ]

How about for non-PA use like on a home system? Will it automatically sense non-balanced loads, like fron RCA plugs from home systems?

In a situation where you may have done some cuts, are you able to bring the overall gain back up to a similar SPL before the EQing?

Yes to all. I think it does auto adjust for unbalanced. It is in the manual IIRC (available for download from the Behringer website).

[WB]

In a situation where you may have done some cuts, are you able to bring the overall gain back up to a similar SPL before the EQing?

Yes.

[coolhandjjl]

I just found a review where they guy made some RCA/XLR connectors. (I guess he wasn't near a Rad Shack)

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/e ... ve2496.htm

So I guess this thing is great for home and on the road!

Thanks for all the help!

[Zack Brock]

I just found a review where they guy made some RCA/XLR connectors. (I guess he wasn't near a Rad Shack)

All the Radio Shacks in my area no longer stock items to make your own cables and connectors. If the Radio Shack is still open, all they have become is a glorified cell phone store. What a waste.

[AntonZ]

Yep, it is a nice piece of kit. See paragraph 5.2 (p.19) in the DEQ manual for description of auto-correct levels when connected to unbalanced equipment (home audio).

I made my own XLR to RCA adapters for using the DEQ at home, cost me just a few € each. Cold and ground wired together to the ring, hot to the tip.

Some people have reported issues due to failing power supplies and DOA units. My first one was DOA, got a replacement and that one hasn't failed me yet.

[coolhandjjl]

Yep, it is a nice piece of kit. See paragraph 5.2 (p.19) in the DEQ manual for description of auto-correct levels when connected to unbalanced equipment (home audio).

I made my own XLR to RCA adapters for using the DEQ at home, cost me just a few € each. Cold and ground wired together to the ring, hot to the tip.

So are commercially available adapters are not correct, I need to make my own?

What type of XLR mic cord does the Behringer ECM8000 mic need?Is it a male to female? Male to male?

[AntonZ]

I made my own XLR to RCA adapters for using the DEQ at home, cost me just a few € each. Cold and ground wired together to the ring, hot to the tip.

So are commercially available adapters are not correct, I need to make my own?

I do not know, as I have never purchased these adapters. If you purchase you can ask the seller how the adapter is wired.

What type of XLR mic cord does the Behringer ECM8000 mic need?Is it a male to female? Male to male?

Standard mic cable, male to female.

[juicewon]

just picked up a deq and was wondering if the limiter functionality was adequate enough or if i would still need to spring for the companion dcx?


j

[el_ingeniero]

just picked up a deq and was wondering if the limiter functionality was adequate enough or if i would still need to spring for the companion dcx?


j

If Leland is using it, it prolly is.

[DJPhatman]

just picked up a deq and was wondering if the limiter functionality was adequate enough or if i would still need to spring for the companion dcx?


j

IIRC, the DEQ does not have a limiter function. The DCX does.