I just noticed SNR and Thd is better in the flex 8 than the flex:
128 db A weighted vs 120
-111 db vs 110 Thd + N
No rca input either. Interesting
128 db A weighted vs 120
-111 db vs 110 Thd + N
No rca input either. Interesting
MiniDSP Flex 8 just announced. 8 channel version of the Flex. I predict it will be very popular.
miniDSP Flex Eight
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Yeah, this looks pretty good. I've been struggling with wanting a Motu Ultralite Mk5 for speaker experiments, and then started thinking of the DM7, but really this is what I want for the most part. Such a great platform for active multi-way speaker development/design.Wow, wow, wow! This thing looks awesome, basically an amped up OpenDRC-DA8 with much better DAC performance, more inputs, a display and an option for Dirac.
A bit of bummer that it only runs at 96 kHz as 48 kHz would be better for FIR but it has FIR banks on the inputs which is unique and will help make those FIR taps go further.
Michael
Another homerun product!MiniDSP Flex 8 just announced. 8 channel version of the Flex. I predict it will be very popular.
miniDSP Flex Eight
miniDSP Flex Eight, 400MHz Sharc DSP audio processor, toolbox for subwoofer or multiway speaker tuning, Optional Dirac Live license for room correction, Bluetooth LDAC/APTX/AAC streaming.www.minidsp.com
This is better:Newbie here... does this work or are there better options?
PC -> Motu M4 Audio Interface -> miniDSP Flex -> Integrated Amp -> Speakers/Sub ?
Should I take the Motu M4 out of the chain? (it is my microphone input)
Sorry another question , should I be goingThis is better:
PC -> miniDSP Flex -> power amps -> speakers/subwoofer.
If you subwoofer has internal amplification (which most have), you go straight from Flex to the subwoofer. And use power amps for the speakers.Sorry another question , should I be going
Option 1:
PC -> miniDSP flex -> power amps -> speakers
PC -> miniDPS flex -> sub
or
Option 2:
PC -> miniDSP Flex -> power amps (with LFE out) -> speakers/subwoofer.
If I'm guessing right you set the PEQs manually? Which is fine. But maybe if you have another few hours then maybe try out the auto EQ function in REW.So I received my Flex yesterday and started my sub integration attempts with REW and Umik-2.
It was an arduous journey. I crossed my KEF R3 and SVS 3000 Micro at 60Hz. Thank god for PEQ on the SVS sub. My room modals were like crazy. I actually had to remove the sub from a corner of the room and place it roughly 2 feet from the long room wall.
The toughest part was trying to EQ peaks and troughs between 60 and 300 Hz. Above 500 Hz the KEFs are extremely flat which is a good thing because Flex only has a 10 band PEQ.
It was a solid first attempt which took me like 3+ hours. And now I am getting used to a new and much flatter FR curve
So I received my Flex yesterday and started my sub integration attempts with REW and Umik-2.
It was an arduous journey. I crossed my KEF R3 and SVS 3000 Micro at 60Hz. Thank god for PEQ on the SVS sub. My room modals were like crazy. I actually had to remove the sub from a corner of the room and place it roughly 2 feet from the long room wall.
The toughest part was trying to EQ peaks and troughs between 60 and 300 Hz. Above 500 Hz the KEFs are extremely flat which is a good thing because Flex only has a 10 band PEQ.
It was a solid first attempt which took me like 3+ hours. And now I am getting used to a new and much flatter FR curve
I used the auto EQ feature in REW to create a filter to match the house curve. But I was not satisfied with the results. So while I used it as basis I still had to manually adjust it to further to my satisfaction.If I'm guessing right you set the PEQs manually? Which is fine. But maybe if you have another few hours then maybe try out the auto EQ function in REW.
REW AutoEQ
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It takes a bit of getting used to but it can achieve results very similar to Dirac in terms of flatness. And generally not even using all the bands! It is a remarkable tool.
I also have the Dirac option and can switch between the two. The only difference in sound which is obvious is the impulse response correction of Dirac. Impulse response sharpens dialogue, separates vocals in a choir etc. For some things I use it, some things better without.![]()
Mine stays in standby (if I remember to turn it off at all)Received the Flex and have it connected via USB to my PC for source. I noticed that even after everything is shut down the unit is still warm the next day... Do you guys turn off the power to the unit usually or just leave it warm/powered ?
Each output can have it's own EQ, but there are only 4 channels out, so 2 stereo devices.I am thinking of using the miniDSP Flex almost entirely for the PEQ features.
Is it possible to have it output on each of its outputs simultaneously, with different PEQ profiles? This way I don't have to switch between my different headphones and my speakers.
Also, can it auto switch between inputs, or does it have the ability to switch to a specific input via IR?