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Beginner DSP Build with ADAU1701 – Need Optimization Advice

SigmaDSP & SigmaStudio Nick001 Jul 16, 2025 00:00 1 replies Original on forum ↗
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Nick001 Question
Jul 16, 2025 00:00

Hi everyone,

I'm new to SigmaStudio and DSP audio design in general, and I’ve just finished setting up my first project. I’d love to hear feedback from more experienced users on how I can improve or optimize my design.

What I'm using:

DSP board: Wondom JAB5 (ADAU1701)

Tweeter: FaitalPro HF111

Woofer: FaitalPro 8FE200 4 Ohm

Enclosure: 12 mm MDF with a vented design

Ports: See WinISD screenshots for tuning (around 69 Hz)

What I’ve implemented:

Separate signal paths for LoFi and HiFi

Parametric EQs for woofer and tweeter (double precision)

Crossover + compressor blocks

Dynamic bass boost

GPIO volume control with soft slew rate

My goals:

Get the best possible sound quality out of this setup

Keep things power-safe (limiting, clipping prevention)

Below are some screenshots of my SigmaStudio project and my enclosure simulation in WinISD. Any suggestions regarding filter alignment, limiter setup, compressor thresholds, volume control techniques, or structural DSP flow would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Audio Signal Processors

Datasheet/Specs

SigmaDSP Audio Processors

adau1701

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DaveThib Reply
Jul 16, 2025 00:00

Hello Nick001,

Have you found my YouTube channel yet? Some of the topics you mentioned I have yet to produce videos on but some of it I have.

How to SigmaDSP and SigmaStudio - YouTube

I do want to make one comment. The DC block is in the wrong place. It is at the end of your signal chain so all the EQ and volume controls and any switching all has DC involved.

The ADAU1701 ADC converter does not have a HPF built into it. Many ADC converter do and if you are using one that has it I suggest you enable it.

So for the 1701 the very first thig in your signal flow should be to remove this DC offset from the ADC.

Then you will not need it after this in your signal flow.

I would like to comment further with your post but I am very busy today so I will leave it to others to chime in!!

Dave T

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