Speakers

I'm exploring amplification/speakers for my organ. I'm interested to know what other hauptwerk users use and what they make of their setup. I intend to use the Skinner sample set, initially I (think I) want a two speaker + subwoofer setup, but may go multi-channel in the future.

Thanks,

James

James,

Since no one else has jumped in here I'll give you my opinion for whatever it's worth. If I were in your shoes I would get these speakers

Behringer B2092A Active Subwoofer (360 Watts) - $230
Behringer Truth B2031A High-Resolution Active Studio Monitors 225 Watts, 8.75 Inch Woofer - $340 /pair

This setup is affordable and will adequately handle 16' pedal ranks.
In the future you could use these with additional pairs of the B2031A monitors for a multi-channel setup.

I must tell you, having run Hauptwerk in stereo 2.1 myself for a while while testing and configuring my PC hardware, there is a HUGE difference in realism between a stereo setup and a multi-channel (say 8 channels) setup.

Best Regards,

Bob,

I like what you suggesting. It appears the B2092a sub-woofer has a built in crossover that can handle two channels. And since all speakers have built in amps the setup should be simple and cost effect.

When going from 2 to more (8) channels using these speakers what do you suggest?

Thanks,

Joe

And what goes to each of 8 channels of audio output?
Four channels to each of the Great and Swell, or all the
eight foot stops of one side of the stereo, or what.....?

Gosh, at the risk of sounding like some kind of expert, which I am clearly not, I'll give you my 2 cents worth. So much depends on your sample set, but for the sake of argument lets assume you have a 2 manual plus pedal classical organ with about 30 - 60 stops.

Here is just a suggestion of a place to start, with additional tweeking later after you have had a chance to hear it.

CHANNELS

All 16' & 8' pedal ......... | 1 ............... 2
including reeds, and .... | (with subwoofer)
midi notes 36-48 of ..... | Panned Stereo
16' manual stops


Both manuals ............ | 3 .......................... 4
reeds and strings ...... | C,D,E,F#,G#,A# ... C#,D#,F,G,A,B
all mixtures ............... | Cycled octaves
4' pedal stops

Both manuals ............ | 5............ 6........... 7.............. 8
principles, flutes ........ | C,C#,D... D#,E,F... F#,G,G#... A,A#,B
8,4,2,1 ...................... | Cycled octaves

This setup would require an 8 channel audio card such as the EMU 1820, 8 Behringer Truth Active monitors and 1 Behringer Active subwoofer plus 10 1/4" TRS to XLR patch cables

All for about $2000 from www.americanmusical.com

Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Until tomorrow :)

Bob - Many thanks for the information. The 2.1 speaker setup sounds ideal and at a realistic price.

James