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Figure 0: EPIC-60 with EQS and -channel source unit
Adjusting the Para-BASS Controls
The bass response in a system is affected by four factors (1)
the acoustics of the vehicle, (2) the location of the speakers, and
(3) the music on the tape, CD, or source unit, and (4) amplifiers,
speakers and speaker enclosures. Because of the variations in the
recording process, we developed the EPIC-160 to help restore any
low frequencies lost during the recording process. However, the
acoustics of various environments are different. With this in mind
our coffee-laden engineers developed the unique Para-BASS
TM
system.
The “Frequency” control allows you to select a center fre-
quency (the frequency most affected) between 27 and 63 Hz. The
“Width” control then allows you to control the shape of the filter
centered on the “Frequency”. You will want to use a real time ana-
lyzer or a good set of ears to set this control.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Power:
If the Power LED on your EPIC-160 will not turn
on, check to make sure that the power wire and remote turn on
wires are connected or a fuse has not blown.
No Bass Restoration:
When your system is playing and yet
you don’t hear any difference in the sound, trying turn the knob
clockwise. If you still don’t hear any affect, then check to make
sure that you have the EPIC-160 in the right part of the signal
chain. It
must
be installed
BEFORE
any crossovers in the system.
Note: If you are using a source unit with a built in crossover
or processor, you must run a full range output to the EPIC-160’s
inputs.
