BUttkicker setup/options?!?!?

[SwissMD]

Good morning all,

I am looking to add a buttkicker (or 2) to my Virtual Racing Chassis and I was curious if anyone has had luck with a "stereo" setup. What I mean is, can I put one kicker on the left, and one on the right feeding them with the left and right channels? Or are there other good examples out there of multi-kicker setups (I've only seen a couple).

Would it be better to go with a gamer2 or a custom, multiple LFE setup?

I see from most posts that everyone seems to like one kicker...just thought 2 (or more) might be better. Is one gamer2 unit enough for the VRC/Sparco?

Any thoughts? I'd like a little feedback before I start investing. Things are a little pricey here in the land of cheese and chocolate.

Thank you in advance!

 

[jswilli1]

Good morning all,

I am looking to add a buttkicker (or 2) to my Virtual Racing Chassis and I was curious if anyone has had luck with a "stereo" setup. What I mean is, can I put one kicker on the left, and one on the right feeding them with the left and right channels? Or are there other good examples out there of multi-kicker setups (I've only seen a couple).

Would it be better to go with a gamer2 or a custom, multiple LFE setup?

I see from most posts that everyone seems to like one kicker...just thought 2 (or more) might be better. Is one gamer2 unit enough for the VRC/Sparco?

Any thoughts? I'd like a little feedback before I start investing. Things are a little pricey here in the land of cheese and chocolate.

Thank you in advance!

I posted in the ButtKicker Users Group...

Some people also use multiple transducers to increase the "Feel" in both the Seat and Pedal sections using the same channel.

 

[the_greeze]

I've got 2 buttkickers in my setup; one fed from the LFE (subwoofer) channel and one fed from the centre channel. Complimenting these are six Aura transducers (Rear L/R, Centre, Front L/R).

To give me extra control over the frequencies they respond to, I have them all (with the exception of the LFE-fed Buttkicker) running from the main Yamaha amp into individual graphic equalisers. The overall effect is utterly fantastic!

Here's a quick run-dowm of their mounting positions:
LFE (Buttkicker) - Under the seat.
Centre (Buttkicker) - Under the floorboard.
Rear L/R (Aura Transducer) - 2x Under the seat (left and right).
Centre (Aura Transducer) - 1x Behind the pedals and 1x under the steering wheel.
Front L/R (Aura Transducer) - 2x Under the floorboard (left and right).

There's a link in my sig with some photos that show details. Feel free to PM or post if you need any more help or explanation.

 

[Mr Latte]

Hi,

Some guys here have got into the whole tactile immersion and it can be really great addition to games. The biggest issue with these devices is that different games/sources can have very different dynamics and strengths of effects.

Particulary if using multiple units or in mixing different types of tactile units you will want more control in how the tactile feels and the strength it produces.

Ideally using equalisers will allow you to modify the audio signature changing individual frequencies and increase/decrease the range. This alters how the effect feels and let's you get the desired effect you want. Behringer 3102 equalisers are the ones I use as they offer 31 band and give control of really low end effects from 20Hz. Some EQs only start with around 60Hz so having more control is better. It complicates the setup though and you need to use multichannel analogue outputs If going with multiple units on various surround sound channels.

I'd recommend you get a 4ohm compatible AV amplifier. You will find good buys on eBay at approx £120+. This will power multiple tactile units. Again it depends what you want to achieve.

Buy the Mini LFE ButtKicker model as it offers more frequency range with upto 300Hz yet is more powerful than the Gamer model. Look for a 4ohm amplifier and approx 100 watts is plenty.
Do consider Clarke T209 available from parts express if you want a unit that is also more musical and works upto 800Hz. The Aura "PRO" models are fine at producing a strong effect but offer very limited range in only working upto 80Hz so feel more like an on/off effect than giving as much variation in their effect range.