Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Parametric EQ System
Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Parametric EQ System
Summary
- Product Name: SMS-1 Subwoofer Parametric EQ System
- Manufacturer: Velodyne Acoustics
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- Review Date: April 09, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 749
- Specifications
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- Operating Frequency Range: 15Hz - 200Hz
- LCD display: Indicates volume, preset and operating modes (Auto-EQ, mute, night-mode)
- Modes: Auto or manual parametric EQ
- Remote: IR remote control
- THD: < 1%
- Digital Presets: 6 presets for customized listening modes and EQ defeat
- Digital Phase: 0° to 180° (variable in 15° increments)
- High-Pass Crossover: 80 Hz (6dB/octave slope)
- Low Pass Crossover: 15 Hz - 200Hz (adjustable) 6 dB/octave initial, to 48dB/octave ultimate
- Subsonic Filter: 15 Hz - 35 Hz (adjustable) 12 dB/octave initial, to 48 dB/octave ultimate
- Polarity: Adjustable (+/-)
- Auto On/Off: Yes
- Inputs: Balanced (XLR), Line-level (RCA), Speaker-level
- EQ Outputs: Line-level (RCA), Balanced (XLR)
- Other Outputs: Thru-put (RCA), High-Pass (RCA) (fixed at 80 Hz)
- Crossover Bypass: Yes
- Daisy Chain Feature: Yes
- Accessories: Rack mount ears, full feature remote control, power supply with cord, Digital Drive accessory kit consisting of mic, tabletop mic stand, mic windscreen cover, mic stand adapter, 6 ft audio cable, 12 ft video cable, 20 ft XLR mic cable
- Dimensions: 2.0" H x 16.5" W x 6.5" D (no rack ears)
- Warranty: 2 years (parts/labor)
- Weight: 17 Pounds
Pros
- Automatic or manual subwoofer calibration
- On-screen display
- 8-band fully parametric EQ
- Includes microphone and various mounts
- Multiple SMS-1 units can be daisy-chained
- Works with any subwoofer
Cons
- 3rd octave smoothed frequency response graph
- Non independent EQ'd subwoofer outputs
- Inaccurate (aggressive) auto calibration
Introduction
We were introduced to the Velodyne SMS-1 system at the CEDIA show in Indianapolis last year and were instantly impressed with its potential for improving how subwoofers interact with the room. The SMS-1 is basically Velodyne’s flagship Digital Drive room correction software offloaded into a standalone system that allows it to be used with any (even *gasp* non-Velodyne) subwoofers. The SMS-1 is essentially an 8-band parametric EQ with variable frequency, Q, and gain that shows you a real-time smoothed graph of the room’s low frequency response from 15Hz to 200Hz via an on-screen display.