Basic Information About Crossovers

An introduction to crossovers. I mention crossovers to new DJs and find out that they don't know much about them. This video is basic information, does not apply to those who use "active" or powered speakers.

My setups are based on SR not PA, so this information may not apply to your setups. Know the difference between Active and Passive speakers.

I am not a big fan of powered speakers, but if you use powered speakers (full range) - you still need a subwoofer for deep bass. If you daisy chain your speakers, make sure they have built in crossovers and know that you are forcing your amp, in this case you need to go with 4 ohms.

Maybe one of the two DJ Tutors can explain this in more detail. In the meantime, make sure you read the manual that came with your Amps and Speakers.

PA System = Public Address: For speeches, prerecorded music, messages, general sound, vocal announcements, vocal amplification, application is mostly in-doors, small venues.

SR System = Sound Reinforcement System: Professional audio, live music, concert, indoor and outdoor use, stadium sound, reproduction of prerecorded audio at higher levels. Large venues.

I hope this helps.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Crossovers
• Splitting
• Sound
• Multiple
• Amps
• PA
• Speakers
• Reinforcement
• SR
• System
• Connecting
• Equipment
• DJ
• Audio

[djfreebey]

what speacers and sub or thay

[grafxnrg]

@djfreebey The crossover I am using to split Crest Audio CA9 Amp on 2 Cerwin Vega INTENSE series "front firing" bass speakers, Crown 1000w Amp to power 2 Full Range JBL MPro 215 speakers.

[grafxnrg]

Great, I'm glad that everyone is posting additional information to help all the DJs out there understand how to use Crossovers. I posted this information a long time ago, when there was really nothing out there to explain how to use crossovers to separate sounds/frequencies. Thanks to everyone else that added all the additional information.

[grafxnrg]

This is BASIC information regarding crossovers for Bi-Amp setups. You can get more information from briansredd and ellaskins (Johnathan).

[Act516]

Bad advice... you should never run treble through your base. That's insane.

[nimalaonline]

how do i connect the crossover in th he amplifier and to the mixer



[CJGTFORLIFE]

Thankxz very nice info an I got the same speakers

[FattyArbuckle1981]

The average bar ass-shaker will never hear the difference, as long as there's decent music. Seems like all ppl care abt is bass any way. Hell, half the time, you don't even need much EQ on the highs, etc.. So, why spend money on crossovers unless it will save your PA unless you happen to have a crowd full of trained ears? Seriously. (Everyone 'LOVES music', but knows very little about what goes into it) So, why not just invest in more bass watts? -DJ/KJ

[skylord3]

@merubana ur just hooking up a sub? does ur computer have a sub output? if so u shouldn't need a crossover unless ur going to an external EQ

[skylord3]

hey if i have a crossover built in my amp do i need to buy another crossover?

[merubana]

i'm no DJ, just an amateur kid wanting to hook up a subwoofer, for convenience, i'll ask the question like this: could i do; computer to amplifier amplifier to crossover crossover to subwoofer? cheers

[directcurrent10]

@grafxnrg cross over is to seperate sounds and frequencies?? huh?? now i know..1!!

[trukrmvt]

thanks that was very informative.. i have a crossover didnt know what it was