Ahhhhhh, weekend again....
Recent Purchases and things still to work on.
Will admit, that working on effects for the BDS has side tracked me somewhat over the last few weeks from getting my teeth stuck into things that need done.
ALL TO DO:
No.1
Test dual HPR units with different amps using
12V 24V 48V power supplies.
The idea was to have dual HPR units so I can compare 1:1
A) Having each unit used with different PSU
B) Compare standard effects, with the amps and with official controller
What are the benefits or findings?
While I spent the money on having dual units and buying two more additional amps to help with making this possible. I just do not think much gain will be achieved from it. This is just based on what I understand so far with the operation and abilities the HPR unit has and how it feels with different frequencies.
This does not take away from the fact that lots of people have bought or own these and it still would be helpful to have this testing done. To then understand what the true potential with the HPR using it with an amp is. Perhaps I can adapt some of these effects being worked on to then let users of dual units have some effect options to try or as shown a while back. To combine HPR units with BDS units to bring more than what each on its own can achieve.
No.2
See how well the BST 1 and 300EX that were purchased, perform.
Does the BDS make a better option to the BST 1? How different is the BST1 to the Reckhorn? These are the three primary
budget options I believe to consider or look to determine which from them is the all-round best unit for advanced effects in Simhub.
Dayton 300EX
As a product it may be in a price/category that either makes it awesome value or with some pros/cons to some others that cost a bit more. As yet I do not know if it is closer in performance to a BK Mini, MQB1 or BK PRO (BK Advance).
Ideally I bought this to discover for myself, what make/model of unit can be used or perform best within the role of additional lower bass extension. Bringing its own additional immersion benefits and work with with an installation consisting of multiple BDS units in seat/pedals.
No.3
As shown in previous post the Nobsound M5.1 amplifier looks to be an excellent option to power up to 6x budget transducers. I actually have 2x units purchased so that I can use these to test configurations I want to try.
4x BDS in pedals (pedal plates/foot rest), with 3x pairs of stereo units on a seat back/sides, combined with a further 2x mono units in center of seat back. This configuration is based on previous testing I have done with other exciters. It will be interesting to test the BDS units in the seat and feel how good these are over other exciters in this role as well as working in tandem with units in the pedals.
I like this approach that someone can start with a couple of BDS in the seat or pedals but then expand it as they want. Be, it that they may want to experience what a setup with more units or even 12 units achieves. With any of those, consider adding additional lower bass extension capable units too.
Having those options available as installation choices, but with effects already pre-made to be able to enjoy is the primary goal. Enabling users to try their own ways to combine the specific effects they want to individual stereo pairs.
What I do hope to illustrate here is that I want to be thorough in tests/comparisons to discover what is the hardware that brings the best potential performance within a budget to mid price point that is doable for a lot of people.
Other Stuff
Came across a good deal on a like new
mini dsp UMIK1 that was hard to miss out on. At some point I can maybe put it to use, for another way of evaluating different tactile or use it to see what's happening on my own installation or also with my speakers.
While not tactile related, more on my own progress towards my own new rig setup goals. It will use the following for multimedia enjoyment. Offering a 7.2.4 level of audio immersion within a compact/tidy/wireless and easy to operate solution.
Although, I have say that I have found some Dolby Atmos (Spatial Audio) music mixes on this setup,
can be quite amazing (interesting video) and my rig area is for all my general entertainment not just sim or gaming.
Sonos
I know this will be a lovely match for the following, which I just ordered this week (mentioned in the G9 thread) as finally..... I got a good discount on this monitor and just decided to bite the bullet. It was the monitor or a pair of Sony mdr-Z1R headphones that have been on my (drool list) for sometime.
For me, this monitor is much cleaner and a better option for multi-tasking than triple screens. Still excellent for 21:9 or 32:9 gaming too of course and I will be able to get full usage now of the 7900XTX DP 2.1. Hopefully, a pleasing upgrade from my current 49" model. My own unit will be fitted to a motorised TV bracket, that will move in/out/up/down and not be attached to the wheel deck area like what is maybe the more traditional thing to do.