Joseph Crowe
Video Training Series -- Crossover Design
By purchasing this video series you will automatically receive access to my crossover design video series.
This video series walks you through step by step on developing a passive crossover. The format is point of view (POV) using my iPhone 13XL Pro, which allows visual instruction on every aspect from rigging up a test crossover, critical listening using test tracks, and use of various software applications.
The video series relies on the use of ARTA measurement software which can be purchased for $100 USD here. You can download the software for free here but you cannot save with the free version.
The other software used is free:
- DATS Software (click here)
- VituixCAD Crossover Simulation (click here)
Hardware Requirements
- Measurement microphone and/or mic preamp (measures frequency response)
- Example: Dayton Audio UMM6 USB Reference Mic (click here)
- Alternative example setup
- Scarlet Solo Mic Preamp USB Interface (click here) with EMM-6 Mic (click here)
- DATS speaker tester (measures impedance sweep)
- Example: Dayton Audio DATS speaker tester (click here)
- 1080P resolution
- Point of view format (POV) for excellent visual and audio detail
- Money back guarantee (no questions asked)
Part 1 (40 minutes)
- Software and hardware setup
- Measurement setup and troubleshooting
- Collecting raw frequency response data
- Collecting raw impedance response data
- Importing into simulation software
- How to simulate crossover using software
- Building physical test crossover
- Measuring frequency response and confirming simulation
- Critical listening using test tracks (actual examples using POV)
- Discussion on correlation between subjective listening and measurements
Part 2 (31 minutes)
- Process for developing 2.5-way open baffle
- Experimenting with various crossover points and critical listening (POV with test tracks)
- Step by step on improving sound quality by observation and fine tuning
Part 3 (40 minutes)
- Pro-Sound 10" Coaxial crossover development
- Discuss unique attributes of coaxial speakers
- Review raw test data
- Simulate crossover in software
- Rig up test crossover
- Confirm measurement of test crossover
- Develop notch filters for low frequency
- Achieve target response
- Develop notch filters for high frequency
- Critical listening of various crossover points using test tracks (POV)
- Achieve final target response
- Final listening and discussion on sound quality aspects