Thanks,
By the way, I have used the 8traxx on an installation and never want
to see another. Dropped channels after a few hours, No channel sync,
mp3, Hated it. Would rather use a low end computer to a soundblaster.
Rich
--- In "Greg Weddig" <>
wrote:
>
> Rich,
> This may be more than you want to bite off, I'm not sure what the
> budget or importance but this is how the pro's usually do it: audio
> repeaters...
>
> http://www.alcorn.com/products/8traxx/
>
> I'm not sure if BBI still makes the system Bernie uses:
> http://www.wildsanctuary.com/iss.html
>
> http://www.richmondsounddesign.com/ab64specs.html
>
> Throw some powered loudspeakers on the outputs, and a little
> programming you have a yourself a synchronized, repeatable audio
show.
>
> Of course if you still want to use the DVD player idea, I think that
> is valid too. I have been using a consumer grade Panasonic
universal
> DVD player with discreet 5.1 outputs to play back DVD-A (for audio)
> surround recordings that I encoded in Discwelder. Discwelder Steel
> allows you to output 6 channels of 24/48 audio on a DVD,
uncompressed.
> The Panasonic deck cost me about $100. (three years ago) Problem
is
> that it outputs on RCA connectors. Lucky for me, my powered
monitors
> have RCA and XLR inputs on them. Powered monitors, I remember
> thinking that Audix had good powered monitors for the price, it'll
> save you on the amp and decoder issues. (Audix PH series)
>
> Good luck,
>
> --greg weddig
> Baltimore, MD
>
>
> --- In Rob Danielson <type@>
wrote:
> >
> > Rich--
> > Oh, surround. Compare playing stereo audio through your laptop
> > speaker jack and then through your RME interface-- that's
extreme,
> > but it'll give you and idea of the audible difference. I paid
~$300
> > each for DVD decks (Sony NC650V) with analog 5.1 outputs which
sound
> > passable- nothing to go wild about. I tried 3 receivers in the
> > $600-$1000 range and found that 3- $200 stereo reference monitor
amps
> > taking DVD analog sounded fuller and matched my mixing set-up
better.
> > One receiver I tried would not allow cinema surround processing
to be
> > shut off, which was rather depressing. Home Video Surround is
rife
> > with conveniences that can make, non processed, 5.1 audio
playback a
> > challenge. I'm not sure who makes DVD decks with 5.1 analog outs
> > these days. Result: I drag my audio card around when ever I
possibly
> > can. Rob D.
> >
> >
> > At 6:50 PM +0000 3/10/06, Rich Peet wrote:
> > >This will not be like my listening room. The best I figure to
achieve
> > >is about 30 db of sound headroom as there will usually be people
> > >present. Do you think the quality of the d/a matters in a
fairly high
> > >noise and reverberant room area? About 50' by 25' 8 channels
(aka two
> > >5.1 playback machines).
> > >
> > >Rich
> > >
> > >--- In Rob Danielson <type@>
wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I've run better Sony models continuously for 3-4 weeks at a
stretch
> > >> with no noticeable change in performance/heat build-up. Looks
like
> > >> there's hardly any mass involved-- maybe little demand on
motors,
> > >> laser mechanism. If you can get by with the coax output for
sound
> > >> playback, these units not very expensive if replacement become
> > >> necessary. I'm not aware of any tests of d-a quality in DVD
player
> > >> analog outputs but I'd guess you might want to avoid using
these
> > >> outputs in cheaper DVD players and spend the money on a good
> > >> receiver/amp for the coax signal. I've come across some
obviously
> > >> compromised analog playback from the analog outputs of DV
tape and
> > >> DVD decks. Rob D.
>
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