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Oo la la. Those subs look excellent.
 
What freq are they tuned to? 5kW for 132dB @ 50hz seems inefficient to me.
 
For reference, my two powered subs are 4kW each, and per pair I've measured 151 dB before at 40Hz.
 
For power, I assume you're running from 3 phase? If so, please be extremely careful about the possibility of getting 415V (Or 208V if you live in a country with 120V power) across any signal cable you might have, assuming each sub is on its own phase.
 
I've considered getting around to upgrading my power again. I've currently got 32A/230V 3 phase for my listening room, but my dedicated power run from the grid for audio is capable of 125A/230V 3 phase, so I'd just have to swap out RCBO's and then the power runs. It's tempting to do.

Done a while ago

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I install Biamp products for commercial clients... depending on how deep your pockets are, a configurable DSP like that could be the way to go.
 
Hook each computer up with a EX-UBT (up to 8 channels), use a TC-5 to connect them all to a TesiraFORTÉ AI. It has 8 mic/line analog outputs to the speaker/amp system of choice. Controllable with free software on a PC, or physical control devices are available from Biamp themselves and 3rd parties. I would be willing to help with config/programming these products, but again, they are expensive.
 
Another digital alternative might be something with Dante. Buy a virtual soundcard license and then get some Dante enabled speakers. They just go on your local network. I don't think anyone has a physical control device on the market yet, so you'd have to load presets from a computer to switch routing around.

This right here! I've purchased from Blue Jeans Cable for like 10 years and cannot overstate their quality and no-nonsense quality. Piyono is correct with the correspondence with Monster Cable, these guys are rock stars in my eyes. Please please PLEASE review their cables, or even a collab with them.

LTT, if you're doing a cable shootout check out Blue Jeans Cable.
They're a small US company. Relative to the common stuff, their cables are expensive, but of terrific quality.
They cater to the no-nonsense audiophile and videophile crowd, and also pro AV.
No esoteric snake-oil BS. Just good materials and workmanship. They use Belden and Canare for data and audio, respectively.
(I've been making my own audio cables with Canare cable for over 25 years. It's good sh!t.)
 
Their HDMI cables are assembled in China but are made with Belden cable and are certified.
All the specs and other details are on their website.
 
FTR I'm completely unaffiliated with the company but I'm a fan.
 
I also highly recommend you check out their Monster Cable Correspondence pages.
A while back they were named in a frivolous suit by Monster Cable [a pox on their name!]. Blue Jean Cable's response was epic.
I've read the whole thing like four times in the last 10 years for the sheer pleasure of it.
 
Enjoy!

@MiscuitsTheMallard
Audio Matrix is the item your looking for. 
1 of these
3 of these 
then you probably want to get active speakers with XLR inputs. 4 of these is a good choice
Way it works is simple. Outputs from the computers using the Jack to RCA cable go into the input 2 3 and 4 of the matrix.
Then the outputs of the matrix go to a individual speaker.

Then just select the zone buttons set your levels and your done.


Could probably make your own with raspberry Pi a big audio interface and voicemeeter banana

How old is this kid ?
 
Would be kinda impressive if this is a child for which such locks are meant for, but if this is like a high school guy, like 15 say for example, then such locks arnt likely to work better than actually talking to the kid. Though telling him who he can and cant talk to isnt likely to go down very well.
 
In the end the best parental control ..is 'real' parental control. Actual parenting, not relying on software.
 
#nopoliticsintended

Yeah.... I don't know, I wouldn't be comfortable knowing that every inch of my house is being watched by cameras. Even if nothing is logged the cameras are there and the images can be accessed. That basically means there is no privacy from Linus in the house. (He would be able to get access to the camera feed any time he wants to) while his kids might not mind that now, I am not sure what they'll think about that once they turn teenagers...
I get why this feels so cool and exciting, but this can be abused so badly. This is one of the things that I feel are the wrong way to go with technology. I would've taken the cellphone route simply because this would make it possible to opt-out of it anytime I don't want to be tracked.

But that processor only has 2 sub channels. It can't do 3 subs. And subwoofers inside a sofa? That's far from optimal placement I'd think. You might be better off with bass shakers in that case.
I think you need to redefine your meaning of overkill speakers.  I'm sure they're decent, but overkill they are not.
Yet you pair cheap budget speakers with a top shelf audio processor that literally costs 10 times as much. Balanced outputs it the least of concern here.

I finally found an iK42 Power Amplifier for sale somewhat close to me.
 
She'll spit out a full 5kW across all 4 channels at once, or 10kW over 2 channels bridged. I no longer have power issues.

I finally found an iK42 Power Amplifier for sale somewhat close to me.
 
She'll spit out a full 5kW across all 4 channels at once, or 10kW over 2 channels bridged. I no longer have power issues.

I finally found an iK42 Power Amplifier for sale somewhat close to me.
 
She'll spit out a full 5kW across all 4 channels at once, or 10kW over 2 channels bridged. I no longer have power issues.

Cycling with stoners in the Netherlands sounds fun lol

Lol I immediately don't trust a list that has ray-cons on it.

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Hey guys,
I am back! I found a solution and wanted to post a picture here to make it easier for others. I was on call with Rode Support and the madlad on the other end grabbed his personal podmic and took it apart and explained the reassembly to me. I hope this helps.

I doubt OP is still following this thread, but I will touch on this for the sake of sharing knowledge.
 
I've heard some EVE Audio products that my friends have owned. I haven't actually owned any EVE Audio stuff, mostly due to my Fiancee being named Eve and having a half joking ban on EVE Audio products in our home!
 
Anyway.
 
I like EVE Audio stuff. Nearly as much as I like Adam Audio stuff.
 
I've heard some Kali stuff, in particular the Kali LP-8, which is used as a pair of control room monitors at my place of work. I quite like them and they do remind me of quite high end monitors just with slightly less clarity.
 
Obviously, I've heard alot of ADAM Audio stuff, and owned alot of their stuff. They're my favourite monitors outside of the JBL M2. They measure well, look pretty good, have plenty of SPL, fairly low distortion and nice features. The tweeters also sound amazing.
 
Out of the 3 products mentioned here, I would most likely choose the EVE Audio SC205. They're kind of a mix between the Kali's and Adam's. Have DSP, AMT tweeters, both XLR and RCA inputs and decent maximum SPL for desk usage.

Personally, I tend to prefer ADAM speakers.
 
Really, I'd say they're about on par with each other. The Adam's measure a bit better, but have less bass extension.
 
If you're listening up close, I'd probably get the T5V's.
 
However, if you either are listening from some distance away, or have a wall close to the back of the speakers, get the Kali LP-6's.

So Linus just disclosed that he invested $225,000.00 in Framework. He then goes on to say if all goes well, you can sell these private shares once they go public "for way more than you paid" (He's talking millions upon millions if they blow up).
 
He then goes on to discuss whether or not he will recuse himself from journalistic laptop content, since there are obvious ethical conflict of interest issues.
 
One would assume that he would follow that up with an obvious "In light of this, LMG will cease reviewing notebooks since I have a significant financial interest in a competitor succeeding". But no, instead he says...:
 




 
Yeah, no. You need to butt out. You absolutely cannot be trusted any longer for unbiased laptop content. You have a significant motive to say negative things about other manufacturers in hopes that it may drive traffic to the company that you stand to make millions off of. Even if you honestly believe you can remain unbiased and ethical, it doesn't matter. We have no way to verify your claims and you have a responsibility just like every other outlet to avoid ethics violations. 
 


 
Please take your own advice...
 


 
No, it isn't! It's not just you that needs to remove yourself from editorial laptop content, it's your entire company. You own LMG, you being on camera is NOT the issue here. Your company cannot in good faith create journalistic laptop content when you, THE OWNER, stand to make millions off of a competitor.
 
 
Linus, you love to rail on every company under the sun not being pro consumer, screwing the little guy, etc etc. Don't be an absolute hypocrite and put your money where your mouth is. Be pro consumer and keep yourself ethical. Otherwise all of your other thoughts and statements on other companies doing wrong mean absolutely nothing.
 
Also, while I'm at it... Intentionally spending only 15 seconds out of a 15 minute video to actually disclose your financial involvement in this company is questionable.
 
 

This is a big loss for basically everyone in the entire world, except Apple. It's really sad to see.
For a company that prides itself (and their fans praise) for having such a great ecosystem with a superb app store, they sure seem very afraid of having to compete.
 
Then why are you forcing everyone to use it? If it's the best then surely people would use it over other stores even if they were given the choice, right?
 
Then why does Apple have to force everyone to use it? Why are they so afraid of having to compete with other payment options if they are the best on their own merits?
 
Apple and their fans are speaking out of both sides of their mouths'. They always talk about how bad the competitors and alternatives are, but at the same time they are very worried that if users were given the choice, they would abandon the already established services they are used to and flock to these "inferior" competitors.
If you have to force your customers to use your products and block competitors, then maybe your service isn't as good as you pretend it is.
 
 
The free market doesn't work if you have one of the worlds biggest and most powerful companies actively blocking competitors from being able to compete.

Those companies aren't getting news headlines because they aren't charging the consumer $600 for a replacement screen. Also with Lenovo you can get replacement parts from them, or at least can replace the screen yourself.

I had issues with a $500 acer, they fixed it free and paid for the shipping.   I had issues with an ipad, they told me to buy a new one.  No fucking brainer why apple gets so much heat when these things happen.  The king of after sales service have clearly been employing used car salesmen since steve jobs died.

Keep in mind that even if it does still "work", that doesn't mean you haven't damaged it. 
 
In an externally polarized condenser microphone, the diaphragm is usually some sort of metalized mylar film, and is quite thin. It is also *very* close to the the other electrode. Suffice it to say, the diaphragm itself (and the electrical attachment points) are quite fragile.
 
Blasting it with compressed air, be it from a compressor or a can, could potentially be sufficient to tear the diaphragm, or even just enough to permanently deform it. You may not stop the microphone from working, but it could alter the sensitivity, frequency response, linearity or maximum SPL. Not ideal.
 
Generally speaking, microphones are a relatively sensitive instrument and should be treated as such. Would you spray compressed air onto a $3,000 precision pressure sensor that was just calibrated? Didn't think so. Granted, this isn't a particularly expensive microphone the OP has, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to abuse it.
 
 

Get a quality pair of active speakers with digital inputs. Almost guaranteed to shit all over a sound bar of the same or even much greater price.  Something like the Swan M200 MkII. I'd take quality 2.0 over fake virtual surround from a shitty sound bar any day.