The Giant ready-made LED Music Visualiser
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ย. 2015
- A review of a Giant LED 'spectrum analyser' that is sold ready-made - no DIY required....but unfortunately it's not cheap...
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If you want to see the 2yr old video I made about the smaller LED display....click here: • Giant LED Graphic Musi... - you can buy the small model for £50 here: goo.gl/8xSxOC
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The Giant ready made LED Music Visualizer Spectrum Analyzer
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+Techmoan i like the old school ones with the needle :)
+Techmoan This makes me think about "Real Player" it does the same exact thing that this does ... Are you familiar with "Real Player"
+Zeeadster TV ....a two foot long needle.
+LENOVOVO I was using Real Player when it was all fields. There are plenty of software based visualisers....this is hardware.
+Techmoan lol
Sitting here with half a bottle of whisky... this looks GREAT
+Lazy Game Reviews I am sober, it looks hidious and cheap.
+Lazy Game Reviews Tfw one of my favorite youtubers comments on one of my other favorite youtubers' video.
only on LGR XDDD
I’m sober and it looks great
lol
This is too expensive.
+Big Red Studios Grab some lm3915's and build your own. You could not build this for less than £500
+M6EXH You guys obviously arent getting the joke
+Big Red Studios
1) Yes it is.
2) You don't have to buy one.
3) ....
+M6EXH yeah you could. it just takes £500 worth of effort/soldering.
+Big Red Studios
1) Yes it is.
2) You don't have to buy one.
This is such a wonderful idea for a product. I have been looking for a large-display graphic spectrum analyzer
(or "music visualizer" as you call it) for years. The Kenwood Models GE920 and GE930, from the 1980's, were
the equalizers with the largest graphic spectrum analyzers (one for each stereo channel) ever made, back in their day.
The fact that this one offers microphone open-air connectivity requiring no physical hook-up at all is amazing.
The problems are... exactly as you state them in your video: the build quality is lackluster, the 64-stage button cycling
with no memory of a favorite setting is irritating, and the price is too prohibitive. These problems are fixed easily enough.
Using stiffer components and properly framing the unit in a thicker plastic or acrylic case (which could then be wrapped in
a choice of brushed aluminum or even wood veneer) solved the build quality. Giving it a more user-friendly interface
with memory is simple enough, if the manufacturer wanted to do so. Finally, getting price down is a simple
matter of economy of scale: these need to be produced not 25 units at-a-clip (as I suspect they currently are),
but about 1,000 units at-a-clip... to get the per-unit production costs down to where the improved build-quality units could
be sold at a retail price of somewhere between $195 USD and $295 USD. If these three issues were addressed,
I would buy one today. Honestly, it is the build quality and interface issues, not the price, that prevent me from jumping on
this right now, even at the $400 USD price.
To pursue this a bit further, what would really be awesome, is if this type of huge display were part of a good quality
functioning equalizer, rather than being a display-only type device. Admittedly though, now we are really increasing the
production costs, as such an equalizer would probably be double to triple to current display-device--only price.
I am amazed that the current generation does not see the value in equalizer or graphic spectrum analyzer displays,
such as this gloriously oversized display. Today, everyone seems content with their smart phone (or iPod / MP3 player)
and a pair of cheap earphones. In the 1970's and very early 1980's, the "Hi Fi" was a centerpiece in many people's
living rooms. Huge components wrapped in silver metal... and even wood veneers... adorned with heavy weighted
knobs, and that beautiful long illuminated analog AM/FM tuner dial glowing nicely... accentuated with the hypnotic
bounce of the equalizer's graphic spectrum analyzer were a feast for both the ears and the eyes. Sadly, this
gave way to the 1980's B.P.C. (Black Plastic Crap) components and the equalizer and its graphic spectrum
analyzer ("music visualizer") eye candy vanished from the market quite unceremoniously.
If only the market demand were still there... this giant display could be manufactured thousands of units at a clip
by some well-funded electronics company like Kenwood, Sony, TEAC, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, etc... and the price would
be marketable, and the build quality would be what one would expect from such companies. Oh... I can dream.
I just learned of you & your channel here, I have watched a few of your vids this morning & I love how you are a straight shooter about everything. You supply people with great quality product info, while injecting humor in your video & your not spreading BS, keep it up & I can't wait to make it thru all your vids......Thank You.
I love to watch your videos regardless of what the product is.
+Ionicent Likewise!
I love the way you categorised those comments. You just have a brilliant sense of humour. If you'd post a video that just consisted of you categorising comments I'd still watch it!
Agree completely.
Very cool, I love how the peaks remain and fade and that you can change colors. I miss my 10 band equalizer LEDs
The Phase Linear dynamic expander definitely adds to the beauty of your system. The Pioneer reel to reel deck is beautiful too.
Techmoan, you dig out some fun stuff. I love the way you confront and deal with the moaners.
Price I thought of: 50-100$
Real Price: 585$
Conlusion: Could be built in Germany for that price!
Thank You Sir for this, I love all your videos and would never ever bash what you deliver.
Love the "dead pan delivery" when your holding the panel early on in the video.
What people need to understand is this would be far cheaper if it was in mass production in a factory. Probably under £100 as it's a pretty simple device.
But it was clearly made by a lone hobbyist, which means the price is probably more of a reflection of his/her cost in time.
+Dan Xepha This is very true - but unfortunately when you use logic and reasoning in youtube comments it makes them invisible.
Not just time, either. If you source parts yourself, on a small scale, you pay a lot more for them than a big manufacturer would, in bulk.
If it's a Chinese hobbyist, at least he's closer to the source, but even then, he'd still have to spend time dealing with suppliers over all the parts that didn't arrive, or didn't work, or were the wrong thing in the packet - just like we have to here, but with a shorter waiting time in between.
You just have to convince yourself that it's made by "Naomi Wu" 😍🤗😘
Cracking video as always Mat!
Many moons ago when I was new to this ebay malarkey I took delivery of a 650w petrol generator via ebay. This was a complete surprise to me as I hadn't ordered it but yet it was purchased using my ebay account on my computer. What's even stranger is I was in the room with my computer that evening and didn't see anyone else using it. I remember the evening well because I was enjoying a rather nice bottle of shiraz at the time. I personally have absolutely no use for a 650w petrol generator, however it was a good price so I can understand why someone could be tempted. At least it wasn't a late night winning bid placed on a moped in Birmingham. Well not that occasion anyway.
I like and agree with all your comments. Your observations and detailed description are spot on. To make a unit like this as a one off easily with run as much cost due to "one of everything needed purchasing". To have a product that functions well enough like this and no remote to adjust features creates that moment/question. How much more to get it to function using a remote control with say 4 or 5 key functions like on/off, select and up down like the programmable led strips. "priceless" yea ya
you're the best. please don't stop doing what you do
Ah, the old "ebay after drinking routine". I have made many a purchase this way, you're right, it makes sense at the time ;-)
Regarding the cost of this product, I personally don't think it's too much if it's a made to order item. No small business can compare to a mass production factory. The components and machinery to make this will cost more for a small company as I assume there isn't enough demand for these to warrant mass production, and of course whoever is making these needs to earn a crust. Great video.
It's 2022 and we need more spectrum analyzers!
dude I love your videos. they are so relaxing
I wanna be like you when I grow up Techmoan!
+Jon Juarez one of the secrets...is not growing up, just getting older.
Thanks! I'll try to remember that.
+Techmoan nice tip for living
Techmoan Drat, by "liking" that comment, it's no longer at 69. 😁
Hahahahahahahahaha.......!!
Tecmo needs to replace Chris Evans for the new Top Gear
No thanks, I get enough hate mail.
That said, I stopped watching the new TG 10 mins into episode two. However I was never that into cars, just liked the silly old men fooling around type sections. I'll give the GT a try when it is out.
Anything but Evans lol..
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Your tolerance, accommodation for trolls, and patience in order to continue to make well produced, informative videos, is the thing I like the most about this channel. Ever thought of a visualiser to display that? I may part with 330 notes for it :-)
A VFD music visualiser would be awesome! I love that green glow.
I'm the same as you after a few drinks, first thing I know about what I've bought is the email in the morning or something actually turning up
Finally i found a hifi channel that is not crapy and boring
you make the greatest videos!
this is definitely the coolest youtube channel I've seen!
Absolutely gorgeous reel to reel tape recorder! Want one!
Thats neat but I do agree it does cost a lot. Thanks for posting this review.
I can hear the world of TH-cam channelling their inner Yorkshireman with a cry of "HOW F@CKING MUCH?????"
Damn, that’s impressive! I ordered the BD-PP31 spectrum analyzer after watching your video on it a few days ago.
Your audio setup is a dream.
this would be nice to have in the studio
I love it ❤️ program
They do make more sense after a bottle of whiskey don't they?
as I am always drunk it takes a lot of sense to me
Keep looking for these! Love them.
Makes me want to check out the "light organs" that were around during the 1960s and 70s. My aunt had one and it came in a wood cabinet and looked really cool!
Do you remember the light organs? I had two of these. But you can't find these now days either.
fmtelevison I loved those! My best friend had one.
I am interested in the name & artist of the 5th song (the one after Beethoven), could you please provide? Another good vid, keep up the good works!!
Could it be this one:
th-cam.com/video/5gj2WkkEcIE/w-d-xo.html ?
Absolutely gorgeous! I think re-framing is an excellent option to match décor. My reaction to the price was somewhat similar, I am sure people will be considering a regular TV plus a raspberry pi, but its less authentic.
I'm glad I found your channel. It's nice to see you working after leaving Top Gear.
As long as you can also connect your Tefifon, nothing can go wrong. ;-)
+VectrexRoli I just tried it....and now I've created a worm-hole in my living room. I thought you said nothing could go wrong. :-o
+Techmoan - Ovex tablets, they sort out a bad case of worm hole.
Is there a reason the last bar (furthest to right) is so much thicker than the others?
+Lucas Isdabomb It shows the overall sound level.
Wow, I wish that we had that back in the days of the old three channel colour organs !! That thing is just so cool to watch while playing the old tunes for sure !! Nice ...
you are the best "barker" i've ever seen...Always interesting, and entertaining videos.
Necessary. This is necessary...
for the issues you noted that price is excessive, could you not run a lcd tv with some type of software
+Cam Shaft ....ah but therein lies the rub. Without purchasing this device and bringing this review to you, we would both be existing in a different reality. You wouldn't have heard about this visualiser or know whether it had any issues. As this video wouldn't exist neither would your comment. Just think how much richer we all are for having this new knowledge rather than watching a video with an old nutter just showing 'some kind of software' on an LCD TV.
@@Techmoan "watching a video with an old nutter just showing 'some kind of software' on an LCD TV."
I did enter the comment zone to suggest that it might be easier to have some sort of software create a display on my TV when I have my music playing. I'll even pay for the Whiskey to get this done.
@@paulo8001 Screen sharing from a smartphone to a pocket projector.
Then it's portable,and you can make it pretty much any size you want.
OMG! I've been looking back at your older videos and the part at 2:08 was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! HAHA 😂😂😂
It’s not about bringing back Flashing Lights. I found it very therapeutic watching the Visualization on computer screen whilst listening to my favourite tracks, it really allowed me to float away.
I suggest a new recurring segment. You deliberately get yourself pissed out of control and buy electronics. It's important you are sloshed enough not to recall what you bought, or even /that/ you bought anything. Then make reviews of things you didn't know you ordered. I have no clever idea for a name of the segment, but maybe such a name can be crowd sourced.
+zooblestyx that's pretty much how I got to here. Some of my best worst decisions were made late at night. When parcels arrive it's like a slightly insane but financially better off, alternate version of myself has sent me a present.
In the solemn words of Eddie Izzard, then: "Errr.... well done...!?" =)
at 2:02, you should have put sunglasses on lol
I was looking for something like that for ages!!! Didn't even knew for what shall I google, but here it is, presented by you. Thank you. The price is rather high though.
I really like your reviews. Thank you.
a knot to hold the cable in place, classic
Oscar Velazquez In the US, it's called the Underwriters Knot, after Underwriters Laboratories, our electrical safety certification company. For example, a knot must be tied into the cord inside the light fixture of table lamps. But, they could have used a better cord strain relief, like a spring at least.
2:45 what genre of music is that called
NeetNaw
It reminds me of Bobby McFerrin. I don't think that there is a category for him, but Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Great video! Congratulation on the divice!
I was in a Guitar Center in Orlando, Florida a long time ago and they had one that was about 4 feet tall by 8 feet wide. It was amazing. Each band was it's own piece and it was HUGE. lol
LOL the people who think you are James may
if he wears a wig he could pull it off..
+trombonista92 He doesn't even sound like James May, he sounds more like Ringo Starr to me...
+Tito Rigatoni He sounds nothing like a Scouser
+trombonista92 he sounds like james may
***** I don't know what a scouser is. But he sounds more like Ringo than May.
2:08 Like a boss.
Mitchell Hang
It was awesome, but I would have done this. Holding the virtualizer above my head, whilst playing, "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.
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Was looking for this video,- glad its here :)
wooww! I am in the video 9:53 . Now I am famous xD thanks
Ok, I never realized this, but you sound so much like James May.
I closed my eyes during part of this video, HAHAHA He really does
You made my day. Thanks for another brilliant video!
I want one! Would be fun to have in the G1 studio. Thanks for the detailed review.
Why is is this so expensive and could you not make a cheap one using a Raspberry pi and a old lcd screen ?
where can I send payment to?
It is cool.😎 But it is expensive 😨, I don't drink😱 so I'll have to figure out a different way to convince myself 😰 that I Need one of these.😈
I like to fool myself by thinking I have no space to put all those nice things... :)
Great videos and is good to see you having fun. Thank you!
I must admit that, you Sir, are king of denouncing the haters. Hands down, the best, nehr, the only video that explains this happy-daisy thing that we all want to know more anout.
Straight props for the tea-spew. Again, haters.
Please keep it up, I'm a closet 'arbitrary' tech-fan and audio fan. You're creating my my favorite* channel.
*sorry, Yank here.
Can it be used as a webcam?
:| $400!? Excuse me while I go see about a thing.
(also) I tlooks like you should be able to splice in a simple battery backup, (two diodes + coin cell,) to only power the PCB. Without knowing the actual power draw of the PCB I would guess that it would allow it to retain settings overnight, but if there is an unimplemented stand-by mode that could be significantly incresed.
edit: also, I would like to expand my earlier offer to make custom connectors for "entirely too much money" to whatever electronic product you are willing to invest "too much money" for, except cameras.
I like the visualizers as well. I think home theatre was the reason they went away. Any lights on your amplifier were considered distracting. Some 90's 2000"s receivers had nearly no lights at all on the front panel. I know people who put their video game consoles, A/V equipment in a closet and control them with a RF remote.
I love spectrum analyzers! You don't see them anymore these days! I looked all over for a software solution but could't find any that would consider satisfying.
now it's $585 US............
520 bucks with shipping..
Think I`ll pass lol, I mean it`s cool, I want one, but JEEEEZUS CHRIST what a price!
You can get a DJI phantom drone for that..
This needs to be MUCH better built and WAY more fancy for that kind of money.
But I like it..
Ten times as much as the other one..
Really funny watching it react to speech too lol..
It was a good thing I had already finished drinking my cup of tea before viewing the price of this spectrum analyser, sparing me the clean up job. Phew.... Ha Ha. I love the humour that comes along with your videos, Mat. Good Job. Thanks.
i thought i recognized your voice. yep, i've watched a few of your great camera reviews. this unit's too big and expensive for my bicycle system needs, but it was interesting seeing it. as to "the biggest analyzer", that award would have to go to software that lets you put an FFT on your TV screen however big THAT is. i've seen a couple people do system demos with TV FFTs. (fast fourier transformers aka spectrum analyzers) how anyone could complain about your videos which demo the crap out of stuff where so many others just "blah blah blah" and never show whatever in action eludes me. keep up the good work, and maybe i'll stumble onto your videos again for some other topic besides this and sports cams.
awesome detailed review.
That's pretty pricey for AliExpress, I've bought a few pretty decent)android devices from there for less than £20 before.
They're great for knock off stuff and flash carts to old games consoles too! Even got an Arcade machine flash cart there and I didn't even know they existed!
The price is hilarious. I expected something around 50 USD. Kinda funny to think about how cheaply this is being produced and then sold with a massive profit
Okay okay okay, just to make it clear, you're definitely related to James May in some way, shape, or form. You're also the reason that I brought my old vinyl collection back to life and bought a record player just recently. Love the videos. Thanks
Excellent video. Might get one for myself. Keep up the good work.
why do people pay that price for a thing that is that badly made?
Because, where can you buy (not make) a better one for less money that has as many or more features that is a stand alone device and requires no configuration? Also, people do all kinds of silly things for fun. ;)
I dont known were you could buy one but you could manifacture a better one for that price
I would be shocked if you could manufacture (what about the cost of design?) "one" for that price.
I'm sure you could manufacture 10,000 for less than 10,000 x that price. But I don't want to spend the time to try and sell 9,999 of these.
It's a niche product. They probably sell a few hundred at most, so there's no way to produce them cheaper.
This is too expansive
love your audio setup i really need to put my own together
That's absolutely bloody huge. May just have to get one...
its not expensive, its ridiculous waste of money..
This is too cheap
ADC made a spectrum analyzer equalizer in the mid to late 70's but it wasn't nearly as big as what you have. They were VERY EXPENSIVE even back then and now are priced probably double of what they cost. Mine was over 300.00 bucks back then. It was a beautiful piece of equipment and i wish i hadn't gotten rid of it now!!
I really like it! What model Polk speakers are those? Do you like them? I have the Polk RTI6 but I have thought about getting the larger models....Thanks! Love your channel.
Thanks for making this video.
Now I want one.
love your videos man!
Now it all makes sense. I often thought how you found these things to buy and then review. LOL. Great video as always Matt look forward to your next drunken purchase. All the best -John
Lolz at the Tea Spit !. All good hi-fi should have strobing led's :)
Thanks for the teardown, always wonted one of this but as Handy man always wanted to build one myself.
finally revisiting this video, took me forever to find it (techmoan, you have way too many videos with “sepctrum analyzer” and “VU meter” in the title lol) I’m really wanting one of these to go behind my stereo on the wall. Like you, I love lights with my music, I’m a fellow 80s tech fan in a big way.
Thanks so much for the PCB closeup
Love your videos!
Your channel is brilliant. Cheers
great video thanks once again :)
I have always loved these things so much so I made my own and your right it took me a bit of time to get it all working but I did it in the end :)
Great video as always!
this is cool! thank you for making the video.