Spectrum Analyzers

[gordonr]

I'm finally getting close to finishing my MC Arc display I started in the summer.  We installed the Arc Moto 6.2s and Arc's two channel amp running a Pioneer HU. The MC audio is new to my shop so I was looking into purchasing a spectrum analyzer to figure out the audio bugs in the fairing's and what services we can apply when installing bike audio here for a better sound.  Any advice would be great.

[UltraNutZ]

Gordon, didn't you and I talk about this some months ago?  The display I mean..

[gordonr]

We did but the shop has been so busy I couldn't get back to it till recently. Had the display wrapped and that took 2 months as well to get it back. Today we did a sound check and we weren't impressed so hense the question and getting to the bottom of it.

[UltraNutZ]

thought so.. topic rang a bell when you mentioned it. that thing is badd-azz to say the least.  would like to see the finished product.

You know who would be a good contact for you and this question, Bill at BT.  Phone him up and he'll talk with you, he's that kinda guy.  They use a couple of different spectrum analyzers for both testing and troubleshooting and he is VERY experienced at it.  What I used back in the day for building bandpass crossover networks was Tektronix and I'm sure they're probably still at the top of the field.

[gordonr]

Thanks UN I will do that. Wont have it totally assembled until all the issues are cleared up. But here's a few pics. The deck is diamond plate and a some leather will be up the tanks with the point of sale info. Remember I designed the display to roll out side next to a customers running bike so they can here the diff with their pipes in play.

[UltraNutZ]

That's awesome man!   

[speedzter]

Some good software analyzers out there:

http://www.fatpigdog.com/SpectrumAnalyzer/Excalibur.html

[gordonr]

Some good software analyzers out there:

http://www.fatpigdog.com/SpectrumAnalyzer/Excalibur.html

Wow what a bargain. Thanks for the info.

[UltraNutZ]

i don't get the use of that software.. in addition it clearly states it's not accurate and shouldn't be construed as such in the manual.   

[gordonr]

i don't get the use of that software.. in addition it clearly states it's not accurate and shouldn't be construed as such in the manual.   

True. I'm going call them tomorrow to find out more. Could be just a CYA for the lawyers.

[speedzter]

We're talking audio here, I don't think you need to be super accurate.

[UltraNutZ]

We're talking audio here, I don't think you need to be super accurate.

true but for what gordonr is doing (trying to setup), I would think it his advantage to obtain the best outcome possible.  I don't feel you'll do it with that software.  Pretty slick piece of software though.. I was playing with it earlier this morning.

[speedzter]

I honestly believe this software (or something similar https://www.trueaudio.com/rta_abt1.htm ) would be ideal .
A high end Spec' An' is a bit of an overkill (not to mention harder to use ) .

We have a very expensive Rhode-Schwarz Spec' An' at work, and I would never think of using it (starts at 100khz anyway !)