Reading that the new IPR DSP amps have a Waves chip that does Maxxbass, Maxxtreble, Maxxvolume and a bunch of other functions. Do they have a digital input? Anyone used one yet?
Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
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Re: Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
No... because I have re-equipped with the non DSP IPR amps... which seem much less complicated at a less complicated price.
Re: Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
I have not used the amps, but according to the product datasheet and manual on Peavey's site they have analog inputs with combination XLR and 1/4" connectors and the Waves processing is limited to MAXX Bass and adjusting the percentage of bass enhancement for each channel.
I have not used the amps, but according to the product datasheet and manual on Peavey's site they have analog inputs with combination XLR and 1/4" connectors and the Waves processing is limited to MAXX Bass and adjusting the percentage of bass enhancement for each channel.
Re: Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
That's what I read now but I read somewhere that the chip used in the IPR is also capable of the other functions I mentioned.
That's what I read now but I read somewhere that the chip used in the IPR is also capable of the other functions I mentioned.
Re: Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
I've been using and enjoying the IPR 3000 amps, but have decided to stay away from the DSP versions, because they're missing two essential things (at least, according to the current manual on their website):
1) Ability to store more than one preset, or to transmit settings over some medium such as USB -- if you want to move an amp to another use, you have to program in all the parameters from scratch.
2) Any kind of limiting other than the built-in DDT -- it works ok if your limiting needs match the amp's size, but even the smallest model could roast a compression driver if you're not careful.
I suspect that both of these could be addressed with not much more than a firmware update -- the limitations are probably there so they can differentiate the product from the Crest Pro-Lite, which has those things. Unfortunately, the Pro-Lites stop at 3000w, so unless I want to bridge amps for the subs, it's still only half a solution.
The best good-light-loud-cheap solution still seems to be the analog IPRs, a DCX2496+spare, and whatever sub amps until the big IPRs are released.
I've been using and enjoying the IPR 3000 amps, but have decided to stay away from the DSP versions, because they're missing two essential things (at least, according to the current manual on their website):
1) Ability to store more than one preset, or to transmit settings over some medium such as USB -- if you want to move an amp to another use, you have to program in all the parameters from scratch.
2) Any kind of limiting other than the built-in DDT -- it works ok if your limiting needs match the amp's size, but even the smallest model could roast a compression driver if you're not careful.
I suspect that both of these could be addressed with not much more than a firmware update -- the limitations are probably there so they can differentiate the product from the Crest Pro-Lite, which has those things. Unfortunately, the Pro-Lites stop at 3000w, so unless I want to bridge amps for the subs, it's still only half a solution.
The best good-light-loud-cheap solution still seems to be the analog IPRs, a DCX2496+spare, and whatever sub amps until the big IPRs are released.
Re: Peavey IPR DSP..Waves?
How are the IPRs in performance related to other "cheap" amp options? I have a couple of budget installs this summer and need some amps with decent power/performance. Sadly, not all customers can afford Swedish magnificence in their amp racks.
Edit: I'm currently using Yamaha XP-series and find that they deliver their stated performance, but I need something with more juice.
How are the IPRs in performance related to other "cheap" amp options? I have a couple of budget installs this summer and need some amps with decent power/performance. Sadly, not all customers can afford Swedish magnificence in their amp racks.
Edit: I'm currently using Yamaha XP-series and find that they deliver their stated performance, but I need something with more juice.
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