ASIO Equalizer

[BurningShrine]

Hey there!

Does anyone know if there's an ASIO driver with built in EQ section?

I'm currently using the Steinberg USB Driver for my Steinberg CI2+ interface.
The problem is that my near field monitors (M-Audio BX8a) are poorly placed which causes +15dB in the bass range...

Using reference tracks for adjusting my ears all the time is anoying ;o)

Any ideas how to get rid of this problem?

Thanks!

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Aside from selecting better placement or blocking the ports in your speakers, the only real solution is with room corrective software. I use IK Multimedia ARC2 for this. It is not cheap, but it corrects the room response across the frequency as well as time domains. Simply applying EQ does not solve the problem...

 

[BurningShrine]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

I'm aware of the fact that EQ is a bad workaround, still better than nothing at all ;o)
Well I have an EQ on my PT Master Channel to correct it a little bit but REW doesn't let me route the signal
through Pro Tools to check.
I had to use White Noise to compare and adjust the EQ.
I'll try and use another room if possible.
Does ARC have a demo?

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

I do not think so because it requires a calibrated microphone.

 

[BurningShrine]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Thanks!
I'll get ARC2 then, it's probably the most efficient solution.

 

[dominus]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Turn the volume down.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Thanks!
I'll get ARC2 then, it's probably the most efficient solution.

It is, and it really works. I mix in different rooms of my house, and I have profiles set up for each room so when I mix in Room A, for example, I just strap ARC2 across the 2bus and select my configuration for Room A; and it's done.

Just make sure you turn off ARC 2 when mixing down, or you will have a mess on your hands lol.

 

[El Dunco]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Aside from selecting better placement or blocking the ports in your speakers, the only real solution is with room corrective software. I use IK Multimedia ARC2 for this. It is not cheap, but it corrects the room response across the frequency as well as time domains. Simply applying EQ does not solve the problem...

Bah and humbug.

So all this time I've been spending in audio school I could have just used that time to save the money to buy all the fancy gizmos that do all that boring sound sciency crap for me.

How much did that set you back by the way? If it's under $15000 I might give it a go, though I do have faith in my own room tuning skills.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

ARC doesn't replace sensible placement or room tuning. To me, it's the last line of defense in a war I can never win as I do not have a dedicated space... I would strongly recommend reading up on it, and definitetly recommend it as a product.

I think it cost $400 (US) for the ARC2, and probably another $300 in acoustic treatment...

 

[ginormous]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

ARC doesn't replace sensible placement or room tuning. To me, it's the last line of defense in a war I can never win as I do not have a dedicated space... I would strongly recommend reading up on it, and definitetly recommend it as a product.

I think it cost $400 (US) for the ARC2, and probably another $300 in acoustic treatment...

...or, if you're completely challenged for space, as I am (<400 sq. ft. apt), this might be a workaround.

Beyerdynamic Virtual Studio, for headphone monitoring. It's a free VST plugin.
Three impulse responses, "studio" (big monitors in a big room), "car audio" (phat subs) and "stadium" (reverb city).
It'll get you close until you get a decent space to work in.

https://north-america.beyerdynamic....virtual-studio-bvs-inspired-by-headzoneR.html

 

[Wormhelmet]

Re: ASIO Equalizer

Hey there!

Does anyone know if there's an ASIO driver with built in EQ section?

I'm currently using the Steinberg USB Driver for my Steinberg CI2+ interface.
The problem is that my near field monitors (M-Audio BX8a) are poorly placed which causes +15dB in the bass range...

Using reference tracks for adjusting my ears all the time is anoying ;o)

Any ideas how to get rid of this problem?

Thanks!

Use 5" instead of 8's if the bass is in your face all the time. You could alternatively use a crossover with 12db slope cutting bass frequencies at 120Hz and just mix normally. Have to think its placement though to where your mix desk is. Are you using bass traps? That bass wave must be getting optimal length back to you.

I had the opposite issue with my Alesis 6" nearfields. I would always mix bass heavy. Bought a powered sub to cure that one, plus I'm completely self taught so use goofy methods like test with headphones, test the mix on my car stereo, test it on home stereo, test it on PC speakers. Once its good on all those platforms, its a wrap.

Disclaimer - completely disregard any advice I give if real audio engineer advice is available....

Also - do you use spectrum analyzers? They really help to see peaks that ears arent hearing at the spot.