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The difference between Active and
Passive Crossovers
Passive crossovers divide the frequency spectrum after the signal has been
raised to a high power level. They are generally heavy, bulky and inefficient.
Active crossovers utilise ICs and transistors, and divide the frequency
spectrum at line levels, immediately ahead of the amplifiers (
See Figure 2.1
).
An active crossover does the same job as a passive crossover, but with more
precision, flexibility, efficiency, and quality.
Fig 2.1
Active and Passive Crossovers
• Crossover frequencies can be more readily altered to suit different driver-
horn combinations.
• The level balance between the 2 or 3 frequency bands (brought on by
differences in driver and amplifier sensitivity) can be readily trimmed.
• Inside an active crossover unit, line-driving, signal summing, driver
equalisation, system muting and polarity ('phase') reversal facilities can all be
incorporated at small extra cost.
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