Overview
Channel groups let you assign amplifier channels to independent volume zones, each controlled separately from the knob or app. This article walks through common configurations to help you plan your setup.
For instructions on creating and editing channel groups, see Channel Groups and Multi-Unit Control.
3-Group Setup: Highs / Mids / Subs
A common SQ (sound quality) configuration splits the system into three frequency zones:
| Group | Channels | Amplifier | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highs | 1-2 | WVC-PRO-6 (channels 1-2) | Tweeters and upper-mid drivers |
| Mids | 3-4 | WVC-PRO-6 (channels 3-4) | Midrange and midbass drivers |
| Subs | 5-6 | WVC-PRO-6 (channels 5-6) | Subwoofers |
This setup lets you adjust subwoofer level independently from the rest of the system. Useful for tuning bass response to different music genres or SPL demos without affecting the mids and highs.
Tip: You can also use a second base station (for example, a WVC-PRO (2-channel)) dedicated to the subwoofer amplifier. Both base stations pair to the same knob and appear as separate groups. This is useful when the sub amp is physically far from the main amp.
2-Group Setup: Front / Sub
The simplest multi-group configuration:
| Group | Channels | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 1-2 | All front-stage speakers (mids, highs) |
| Subs | 3-4 | Subwoofers |
This works well with a 4-channel DSP where channels 1-2 feed the front stage and channels 3-4 feed the subwoofer amplifier.
4-Group Setup: Per-Amplifier Control
For builds with multiple amplifiers, assign each amp to its own group:
| Group | Channels | Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Tweets | 1 | Tweeter amp |
| Mids | 2 | Midrange amp |
| Midbass | 3 | Midbass amp |
| Subs | 4 | Subwoofer amp |
The knob scrolls between groups. Rotate to select the active group, then adjust its volume independently. The app shows all groups simultaneously with individual sliders.
Multi-Unit Mesh Setup
When your build uses more than 6 channels, add a second WVC base station to the mesh:
| Base Station | Channels | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| WVC-PRO-6 (primary) | 1-6 | Highs, Mids, Midbass |
| WVC-PRO (2-channel) (secondary) | 1-2 | Subs |
Both base stations pair to the same knob. Groups from all units appear together in the app and on the knob display. See Channel Groups and Multi-Unit Control for pairing instructions.
Naming Groups
Each group can have a custom display name (up to 10 characters). Choose short, descriptive names that are easy to read on the knob screen:
- HIGHS, MIDS, SUBS: frequency-based
- FRONT, REAR, SUB: location-based
- AMP1, AMP2, AMP3: amplifier-based
Group names are set in the LF Audio AuralSync app or on the RTC under Advanced > Channel Groups. The same names appear on the wireless knob, the RTC screen, and the app once you save.
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