What Is A Crossover - BSS Audio FDS-318 User Manual

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What is a Crossover?

Fig 1.1 Stereo 2-way
Crossover set-up
Fig 1.2 Mono 3-way
Crossover set-up
Crossovers are a necessary part of sound reinforcement systems because the
loudspeaker drive-unit which can produce clear reliable high SPL (sound
levels) over the full audio bandwidth has yet to be invented. All real-world
drive units work best when they are driven over a limited band of frequencies,
for example: Low, Mid and High.
Any crossover aims to provide the division of the audio band necessary, so
each drive unit receives only the frequencies it is designed to handle. In a high
power, high performance sound system, the crossover should also reject
unsuitable frequencies to avoid damage and poor quality sound.
Crossovers
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