What Is a 3-Way Crossover?
A 3-way crossover divides the full audio frequency spectrum into three separate bands — Low, Mid, and High — and sends each band to the correct speaker driver. Without a crossover, you would be sending the full frequency range to all drivers, causing distortion, poor efficiency, and potential driver damage. For DJ systems in India handling large events, a 3-way crossover is the professional way to manage your speaker stack.
The Three Frequency Bands
- Low Band (20Hz–250Hz): Sent to the subwoofer. This is where kick drums and bass lines live. An 18-inch ferrite subwoofer from Punishka Trading handles this range perfectly.
- Mid Band (250Hz–4kHz): Sent to the mid-range driver or full-range 15-inch cabinet. Vocals, guitars, and most instruments sit here.
- High Band (4kHz–20kHz): Sent to the tweeter or compression driver. The DE800 neodymium tweeter or D2 compression driver from Punishka Trading covers this range.
Typical Crossover Points for DJ Systems
The most common crossover frequencies for a DJ PA system are:
- Low/Mid crossover point: 80Hz–120Hz — below this goes to the sub, above goes to the mid cabinet
- Mid/High crossover point: 2.5kHz–4kHz — above this goes to the tweeter or compression driver
Active vs Passive 3-Way Crossover
An active crossover (electronic/DSP) splits the signal before amplification — each band gets its own amplifier. This is the professional standard and gives you maximum control. A passive crossover (network plate inside the cabinet) splits the signal after amplification — simpler but less efficient. For large DJ setups, an active crossover paired with multiple amplifiers is strongly recommended.
Connecting a 3-Way Active Crossover
- Connect your mixer output to the crossover input
- Connect the Low output to the subwoofer amplifier, then to your sub cabinet
- Connect the Mid output to the mid-range amplifier, then to your 15-inch tops
- Connect the High output to the tweeter amplifier or directly to the D2/DE800 driver
- Set crossover frequency knobs to your preferred split points
- Adjust output level trims to balance all three bands
Using D2 Driver and DE800 Tweeter with Crossover
At Punishka Trading, the D2 compression driver and DE800 120W tweeter are both designed for use with a crossover. The D2 handles from 1kHz upward, while the DE800 starts clean from around 3kHz. Always use a crossover — never connect these drivers to a full-range signal without one.
Delhi Wholesale Pricing
Electronic crossovers and network plates are available from Punishka Trading, Rohini. Contact +91 8447075889 for current prices. Visit our PA Systems and Amplifiers sections for complete setup options.
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3-Way Crossover क्या है?
3-Way Crossover audio को तीन bands में divide करता है — Low, Mid और High — और हर band को सही speaker driver को भेजता है। बिना crossover के सभी drivers को full frequency मिलती है, जिससे distortion और damage होता है।
तीन Frequency Bands
- Low (20Hz–250Hz): Subwoofer को जाता है — kick drum और bass यहाँ होते हैं
- Mid (250Hz–4kHz): 15" full-range cabinet को जाता है — vocals और instruments
- High (4kHz–20kHz): Tweeter या compression driver को जाता है — DE800 या D2 driver
DJ System के लिए Crossover Points
- Low/Mid: 80Hz–120Hz
- Mid/High: 2.5kHz–4kHz
Active vs Passive
Active crossover signal को amplification से पहले split करता है — professional standard। Passive crossover cabinet के अंदर होता है — simple लेकिन कम efficient। बड़े DJ setups के लिए active crossover best है।
3-Way Active Crossover Connect करें
- Mixer output को crossover input से connect करें
- Low output → Sub amplifier → Sub cabinet
- Mid output → Mid amplifier → 15" tops
- High output → D2/DE800 driver
- Crossover frequency knobs set करें
D2 और DE800 के साथ
Punishka Trading का D2 driver 1kHz से ऊपर और DE800 3kHz से ऊपर काम करता है। इन्हें हमेशा crossover के साथ ही use करें।
Delhi Wholesale Price
Crossovers और network plates Punishka Trading, Rohini में मिलते हैं। +91 8447075889 पर call करें।