u/travesty01

Curious if anyone is aware of a good solution that would allow me to display RTSP feeds from 2 local unifi cameras and also build a dashboard of some sort with announcements or other configurable text/graphics. I've looked into a couple digital signage solutions but haven't tried anything other than Anthias, and I haven't done much with it yet.

Open source would be ideal, but willing to pay for something that would require less engineering on my part.

Back in the day, we used to always set gains by ear. I just installed a halfway decent system in my 22 Silverado crew cab. Basic system specs, factory head unit, helix DSP.5S, RD800/6 active, RD1000/1, 4 JL8W3s wired to 1 ohm in a custom sealed box. Overall sounds good, but I’m new to DSPs so I’m learning my way.

Question is, with this setup, how should I be setting my amp gains? Most directions I’ve seen for using a multimeter says turn head unit volume to 75-85% and adjust gain voltage to match square root of power out x impedance. I can’t imagine this is the way when there is a DSP inline, but maybe I’m wrong.

Then again, both amps have a clipping indicator light - would that be better than using a DMM?

I'm finalizing my sub plans for my silverado and working on box design now. I think I could just barely fit 4 JL 10w3 in the underseat box, but it will be tight. I'll be powering them with the RD1000/1 amp. Box volume will be about 2.22 ft^3. Quick math tells me 4 10's would like to see about 2.5 ft^3 internal volume.

Would it make more sense to go 4 8w3's? It would be an easier fit, better volume matching and maybe better power match to the amp?

**UPDATE**

10w3 x4 needed volume: 2.7 ft^3 (including sub volume)

8w3 x4 needed volume: 1.32 ft^3 (including sub volume)

10tw3* needed volume: 2.16 ft^3 (including sub volume)

*I forgot about the10tw3 - that may be the ticket. Less fitment issues, minimal increase in cost and good volume matching to my box.

Just got my Helix DSP.3S installed along with an amp for kids and highs. Working on tuning now, but this is all new to me. Vehicle is a 2022 Silverado crew cab (non-Bose). Factory front doors have been upgraded, nothing else yet. I have factory highs on the dash, but I think they are tied into the door wiring as far as I know. If that’s the case, when replacing this I plan to run dedicated runs from my amp to those so they can be properly crossed over. Curious if that is the best/right way to go.

Also, for the factory chimes, I notice they are much louder now, with no way to adjust the volume down. Is there any DSP magic to adjust that? It may work itself out as I get more experience tuning the DSP.

Any recommended tutorials on start to finish tuning of the DSP.3S?