Visual stimuli. Spectrum analyzer.
treitz3
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You all remember the old EQ's with the spectrum analyzers don't you? Well, this is something that I have always wanted but haven't found yet and I was hoping on a prayer of a chance that someone might know someone who knows something about what I'm looking for.
What I'm looking for is visual stimuli. A visual frequency spectrum [real time] analyzer that I can hook up to the rig and see all of the frequencies bounce up and down to the music. What I'm wanting is at least a 30 band SA [hopefully more] that has a variable level adjustment that is or can be wall mountable. It does not need to do anything except provide the visuals of the audible spectrum [real time] as the music is playing.
I used to be mesmerized when I was around 12 just listening to tunes with the lights off and seeing nothing but the spectrum of frequencies just-a-bouncin' all over the place with all of the other lights from the rig providing the only visuals you had in the room. It may be stupid to some of you, but I really enjoyed watching the frequencies disappear during a soft passage and then go wild during explosions or crescendos within the music. I even enjoyed a solo singer's frequency range while he/she sang.
Like I said, this is nothing but a visual tweak for a 2 channel system and I could care less what else it does. I will only use it for visual stimuli. I prefer the size to be at least 2"x17" or as big as 6 or 8"x 2 or 3' long. I'll be surprised if I even get a response in this thread but I thought I'd throw it out there for ya'. Who knows, I might get lucky. Looking to spend around 5 bills or less on the whole project and if I need to build a frame or decorative surroundings for it, no problem.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. :cool:
What I'm looking for is visual stimuli. A visual frequency spectrum [real time] analyzer that I can hook up to the rig and see all of the frequencies bounce up and down to the music. What I'm wanting is at least a 30 band SA [hopefully more] that has a variable level adjustment that is or can be wall mountable. It does not need to do anything except provide the visuals of the audible spectrum [real time] as the music is playing.
I used to be mesmerized when I was around 12 just listening to tunes with the lights off and seeing nothing but the spectrum of frequencies just-a-bouncin' all over the place with all of the other lights from the rig providing the only visuals you had in the room. It may be stupid to some of you, but I really enjoyed watching the frequencies disappear during a soft passage and then go wild during explosions or crescendos within the music. I even enjoyed a solo singer's frequency range while he/she sang.
Like I said, this is nothing but a visual tweak for a 2 channel system and I could care less what else it does. I will only use it for visual stimuli. I prefer the size to be at least 2"x17" or as big as 6 or 8"x 2 or 3' long. I'll be surprised if I even get a response in this thread but I thought I'd throw it out there for ya'. Who knows, I might get lucky. Looking to spend around 5 bills or less on the whole project and if I need to build a frame or decorative surroundings for it, no problem.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. :cool:
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Well it isnt a spetrum analyzer but I find G-Force for win media player VERY COOL when listening to music on my pc. The klipsch pro media 4.1 sound system helps too.SDA-2BTL with custom IC
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No other ideas? Maybe someone with a mixer that's busted I could use? Something?
Ideas are welcome.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Dude....visual stimuli?? Are you getting old or what?? My version of visual stimuli is more along the lines of the TBT.:D
BSR used to make those old spectrum anylizers,along with some others,just an equalizer with lights really.You might find one at a pawn shop or craigslist,or e-bay.I think I threw out my last one back in the 70's when the whale fin and white walls came off the car.:p:)HT SYSTEM-
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Back in the day (1983'ish) I had a Kenwood spectrum analyzer--no EQ, just the analyzer. It' was cool back then.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Do you remember how many bands?~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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I think it displayed like 15 bands for each channel.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Damn. I was hoping that you were gonna say 30. I'll find what I'm looking for. I saw one on Flea-Prey about a year or two ago but decided to blow my dough on gear instead.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Funny you mentioned spectrum analyzers....I was looking for one earlier this week on ebay.
Doesn't AudioSource currently still make a EQ/spectrum analyzer?
Edit: Here you go....
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Here is what you need: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=samson+d-1500&aq=f Click on the Samson d-1500, there are a few clips of this unit. If I had some spare cash I'd get one for myself. It has 31 bands for you to drool over. Check the other video clips of the 1500 to see it in operation.
It goes for $250 at B & H Electronics.
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Anyone knows anything about this Sansui EQ? There's one on ebay at an attractive price. The right side of the front panel is actually a wireless remote for adjusting the EQ.
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Oh for the love of Pete,Tom!! Had I seen this thread earlier, I would have come to your house and confiscated ANYTHING remotely related to electronics.
If it means that much to you, try early to late 80's Audio Control RTA's. I would find some links to make you look more of an idiot than you are, but you have a son on the way and I don't want him to see how much of a putz you are.
Jimminy-Crickets I thought you were better than that.
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Man now I know you were stoned when you were a kid!!! I am willing to bet that DSOTM was on a constant repeat setting while the acrid smoke of a Cheech&Chong sized joint wafted about the room giving a contact high to your dog.:pI used to be mesmerized when I was around 12 just listening to tunes with the lights off and seeing nothing but the spectrum of frequencies just-a-bouncin' all over the place with all of the other lights from the rig providing the only visuals you had in the room. It may be stupid to some of you, but I really enjoyed watching the frequencies disappear during a soft passage and then go wild during explosions or crescendos within the music. I even enjoyed a solo singer's frequency range while he/she sang.
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joeparaski wrote: »Here is what you need: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=samson+d-1500&aq=f Click on the Samson d-1500, there are a few clips of this unit. If I had some spare cash I'd get one for myself. It has 31 bands for you to drool over. Check the other video clips of the 1500 to see it in operation.
It goes for $250 at B & H Electronics.
Joe
Joe hit it on the head....what a nice unit
Only 249 too
I always wanted one that went down to 20Hz ( I have one that goes down to 30Hz....as an added bonus, not only does this one have 20Hz it also has 25Hz as well
) ...so I am going to get one of these and the matching MM01 microphone http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=331851&is=REG ... Its only 99 bones.
" The MM01 exhibits an extremely flat frequency response, providing accurate results when measuring individual drivers or complete sound systems, and is a perfect compliment to any Real Time Analyzer, such as the D1500 Digital RTA from Samson Audio. "
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shadowofnight wrote: »Joe hit it on the head....what a nice unit Only 249 too
I always wanted one that went down to 20Hz ( I have one that goes down to 30Hz....as an added bonus, not only does this one have 20Hz it also has 25Hz as well ) ...so I am going to get one of these and the matching MM01 microphone http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=331851&is=REG ... Its only 99 bones.
" The MM01 exhibits an extremely flat frequency response, providing accurate results when measuring individual drivers or complete sound systems, and is a perfect compliment to any Real Time Analyzer, such as the D1500 Digital RTA from Samson Audio. "
Almost passed out from that vid. AHH memories......Tasty gear... -
It's not even illuminated and it's giving me a headache."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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Pro-gear, bud, Pro gear.
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If you ever put anything like this NEAR your HOUSE, I will be forced to put you out of our misery.
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I remember those things!!!!! Very high tech looking, not much functionality. Aaah, the cool blue dancing LEDs.
You know, these might have a comeback potential for subtly illustrating to the doubting wifey that the dough being slowly dropped on upgrades over time is valuable home improvement. -
Maybe you need a vintage carver, so you can watch the meters bounce?"The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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sucks2beme wrote: »Maybe you need a vintage carver, so you can watch the meters bounce?
Gotta have bars that can be seen across a darkened or well lit room. Meters can't well be seen moving from a distance. -
tom good luck in your search, I am sure something will come around, until then its
purple micro-dot and a lava lamp
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shadowofnight wrote: »Joe hit it on the head....what a nice unit Only 249 too
I always wanted one that went down to 20Hz ( I have one that goes down to 30Hz....as an added bonus, not only does this one have 20Hz it also has 25Hz as well ) ...so I am going to get one of these and the matching MM01 microphone http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=331851&is=REG ... Its only 99 bones.
" The MM01 exhibits an extremely flat frequency response, providing accurate results when measuring individual drivers or complete sound systems, and is a perfect compliment to any Real Time Analyzer, such as the D1500 Digital RTA from Samson Audio. "
Man, I wish they had one in black. When you get yours, could you let me know how good it works with the mic?
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How about one of these?
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How about a "Spatial Enhancer?"
http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Stereo_Signal_Proc/BSR_SE-ONE_Stereo_Signal_Enhancer_collage.jpg
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Well, Joe and Danny have the closest thing to what I'm looking for. I like the T-shirt, but it's not real time....Hehe. :cool:
Guys, I >>>DO NOT<<< want an EQ. What I am searching for is a spectrum analyzer that does one job, that being a real time display only [hopefully over a 30 band or greater] analyzer. I don't care whether it's pro gear or Hi-Fi gear. This will have nothing to do with the signal as it's only for visual purposes.
Preferably, I would like it to be two to three feet in length and I want at LEAST 30 or more bands displayed. If it's only 5 or 6" tall? So be it. It is only for visual stimuli. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. I have been searching for what I saw before and I still can't seem to find it. DOH!
Thanks for some of the humorous responses though.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Ok, you guys have seen mixing boards, right? At the top [on some of them], there is a spectrum analyzer in which some of them have 45-60 bands? That's about what I'm looking for.........without all of the other crap. Just the analyzer.......~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Tom,
Seriously now, I would suggest examining what is lacking that you need visual stimulation?
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I no longer subscribe to the Playboy channel and I'm crazy insane like that.......~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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hehehehe........ok. do your thing, one day I hope to see it, hear it, feel it,
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