crossover from gizmo?

[keenween]

Would it be possible to develop an inexpensive stereo crossover unit from the Gizmo circuitry?

It might be nice to go along with stereo Scamps - split the signal before external amp/Scamp amps.

[mojave]

That's a great idea! I am currently using av123 MFW-15's in stereo with a Behringer DCX2496 to split the stereo signal. You could have a left/right crossover and sub output. If you only had one sub, you could just get a Y cable to combine the outputs. The Y cable should actually be included. This should help sell more subs, too.

[Chane M&C]

Would it be possible to develop an inexpensive stereo crossover unit from the Gizmo circuitry?

It might be nice to go along with stereo Scamps - split the signal before external amp/Scamp amps.

What would it do? Would it be a high pass or low pass x-over? If it is a low pass, why would it be better than what you would get from the scamp's onboard x-over?

[keenween]

What would it do? Would it be a high pass or low pass x-over? If it is a low pass, why would it be better than what you would get from the scamp's onboard x-over?

Key word would be stereo. Separate output signals for L and R channels. Something like this:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_4/outlaw-audio-icbm-bass-management-11-2001.html

But simpler, cheaper, and as always, better sound quality if possible.

[HAL]

Use two Gizmos for dual mono preamps. Then you have a stereo sub crossover. Just set the volume to the same setting on each unit. :)

[keenween]

Use two Gizmos for dual mono preamps. Then you have a stereo sub crossover. Just set the volume to the same setting on each unit. :)

Ah, but then you need two power cords. And if you already have a preamp/amp - you might not have a need for a gizmo let alone 2. Plus, I think a stereo crossover might be built for a lot cheaper than 2 gizmos.

I don't know, probably wouldn't be a high volume unit, but there isn't much comparable on the market.

[knightgambit]

Trying to understand what is being suggested here. Isn't this what the Behringer DCX2496 can do? These go for under $100 very easily and would seem to be able to do what the OP wants. Am I missing something?

[HAL]

If you are finding DCX2496 for under $100 that is a very good deal. They are very flexible units for two way or three way XO's. They are also balanced output so you need the XLR-RCA adapters for connection to most consumer audio gear.

For what I paid for a DCX2496, two Gizmo's are cheaper. This gives a fixed 100Hz crossover frequency for the subs. A pair in dual mono operation would give outputs for stereo subs. Just use one channel and sub out from each Gizmo. :huge: