• Habu
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Topic: Feedback prevention

Hello,
Is it possible to prevent feedback in software when a random user decides to do some incorrect routing? We have pretty much speakers plugged in and the massive feedback can damage the users ears and the speakers. Some kind of automatic monitoring of the outputs could cut down the signal if the user makes an error.

We could also have an external system to monitor the SPL levels and automatically kill the power if the levels get too high. It would be nice if there is some settings that could be also tweaked in the soundcard so we could have protection on multiple layers.

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  • ramses
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Re: Feedback prevention

In the hope that a "fix/controlled/limited" output level would solve most of the issues caused by a feedback loop.

a) https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=25399

b) Expensive - but nice - solution: connect ADI-2 Pro to your recording interface. You would have several advantages bundled in one device and also a monitor controller by this. By this you can ensure at least a constant level towards active monitors (*)

https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … our-Setup/
https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … ses-EN-DE/

BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub14
  • Habu
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Re: Feedback prevention

Thanks. We could easily reduce the output level of the active speakers, but that doesn't solve everything. Sometimes a higher output level is needed and then there's higher risk of hearing damage.

We already have ADI-8's in our playback systems and also ADI6432's for AES/EBU speakers, so I think ADI-2's would be unnecessary.

I was just hoping that there would be some lock options in the software to prevent or atleast reduce user errors. TotalMix makes it really easy to accidentally make mistakes in routing. Seems like more supervision and training is needed.