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Originally Posted by memeories  Hey Ethan and R3k. Thanks for the replies.
Anyways, that said - I like your idea of routing the audio interface (I'll probably use the Presonus Firebox Ethan reccomended) to the BMC which, if I'm understanding you correctly, has individual analog outs that go directly to the monitors? Are these XLR outputs?
That will probably do us just fine.
Thanks again. |
Hi.
Yes, the BMC is a 1 u 19'' rack unit, with 6 XLR ins and 6 XLR Outs, and also a breakout 'controller' unit that sits on your desk, and acts as volume control and all other settings and presets.
Simply run 6 Analog outs to the BMC from your soundcard, and 6 lines from there to your speakers. Everything is then controlled via the tabletop unit, such as volume, and bass management. By bass management, I mean thus...... these are some settings that you will use while monitoring through the unit:
True 5.1 (no management) - The outputs of your soundcard go directly to the repective speaker.. Eg, Out 5 Will go to Centre, Out 6 will go to Sub
2.1 - same as above, but muting C, LS, and RS.
Bass Managed 2.1 - you send out a stereo mix via outputs 1 & 2, and the BMC runs a low cut over the stereo mains and sends the low frequncies to the sub. For when you want to use a sub with stereo material.
Bass Managed 5.1 - i think this is possible with the BMC, it is the same as above, but with 5 channels.
The exact Bass managed crossover frequency should be selectable from the unit, 80hz or 50hz etc, depending upon what works better for you.
Of course, sending out normal stereo mixes via outputs 1 & 2 will play your stereo speakers as normal.
I agree the unit is your best bet, and im very sure that it will work for all your needs.
P.s. I have no affiliation with blue sky, nor do i necessarily have a good or bad opinion regarding the company at large ;-)