Now is the time to start playing music with low frequency content.
Slowly start turning up the GAIN until you start hearing results. STOP HERE.
Resist the urge to Crank It Up. We’ll get back to the LEVEL control in a bit.
Here is a little trick for dialing in proper PHASE. Set the EQ FREQ to
the approximate crossover frequency. Leave the BANDWIDTH at 0.1 and
turn the LEVEL up to +6. This will exaggerate sound at the crossover point.
This is where both your speakers and the MD2 are overlapping. This is where
the PHASE becomes important. By adjusting the PHASE from 0°to 180°you
should be able to hear which setting has the strongest output. This would be
the correct setting.
But wait…There’s more! We call it “The Other 180°”. Reverse the
polarity of the inputs to both MD2’s and go through the previous adjustments
again. We have found that sometimes this results in better integration. All
we’re trying to achieve here is the most amount of output at the crossover
frequency. Once this is done you can set the EQ controls back to their
starting levels.
By playing various types of music you can now tailor the crossover
frequency and the overall level to sound natural and un-exaggerated.
Things you can do with the PARAMETRIC EQ. This feature is useful to
help dial out a strong standing wave caused by room interaction. By leaving
the BANDWIDTH at 0.1 and the setting the LEVEL to -14.5 you can adjust
the FREQUENCY up and down, stopping where the standing wave is the
least audible. Then increase the LEVEL to bring that frequency up to a
balanced sounding level. Increasing the BANDWIDTH control widens the
band of frequencies affected. 0.1 - 0.5 should usually be sufficient.
Some rooms, due to their dimensions, will exhibit strong standing
waves in the 25Hz to 35Hz range. This will cause the upper bass frequencies
to sound deficient. By reducing these frequencies with the EQ control and
then increasing the GAIN control (overall volume), this will create a more
balanced sound.
Remember, we want to create a full range, balanced and effortless
sound quality. Not a bass heavy presentation. Although you are free to create
any kind of sound you prefer. The MD2 will respond to whatever your tastes
are. And also know you can always contact us for assistance in getting things
dialed in. Once done it really is “Set it and forget it”.
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