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BOOM-1 Tactile Transducer 
Processor 

Thank you for purchasing the Aviom 

BOOM-1 Tactile Transducer Processor

. This User 

Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new BOOM System product’s features and to 
have your system up and running as quickly as possible.  

BOOM-1

Tactile Transducer Processor

In

Thru

Tight

Loose

Amp 

Clip/Protect

Signal

Clip

Feel

Mute

Headphones

Strength

Feature Overview 

The BOOM-1 Tactile Transducer Processor is the perfect companion to Aviom’s Pro16® Series of personal 

mixing products It is designed to add low frequency tactile information to a performer’s monitor mix for 

applications in live performance, recording, and broadcast. Designed by the personal monitor experts, it’s 

easy to use and provides a natural low-frequency extension to your monitoring environment.

The BOOM-1 Tactile Transducer Processor features: 

 

1/4-inch TRS Stereo Headphone In and Thru 

 

Strength control with Signal and Clip LED indicators 

 

Selectable Feel presets control multiple DSP settings for user-preferred Tight to Loose feel 

 

Locking Transducer Out  connector 

 

XLR mono input 

 

XLR mono line-level output with Volume control 

 

Seamless integration with existing Aviom personal mixing systems

BOOM System products can be connected to virtually any audio device that can supply a mono line-level 

or stereo headphone-level output. 

Summary of Contents for BOOM-1

Page 1: ...9310 1034 0001F v1 0 2018 Aviom Inc User Guide BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor In Thru Tight Loose Amp Clip Protect Signal Clip Feel Mute Headphones Strength...

Page 2: ...es and the point where they exit the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer o...

Page 3: ...N Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as possible Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels IMPORTAN...

Page 4: ...without notice Notice of Rights All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise withou...

Page 5: ...value of the product Include your name address phone number description of the problem and copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment The Return Authorization number should be written on the...

Page 6: ...web site at www aviom com To fulfill warranty requirements your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of...

Page 7: ...et Distributors 2 Button Presses 2 Package Contents 3 Compatibility 3 Pro16 Products 3 AC Line Conditioning 3 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 3 BOOM 1 Front Panel 5 Controls and Switches 5 Stereo...

Page 8: ...16 PLF 1 16 KBS 1 16 Connecting a Headphone Output 17 Connecting a Line Level Source 19 Transducer Response 20 Connecting a Performance Platform 21 Example 1 21 Specifications 25 BOOM 1 Tactile Transd...

Page 9: ...requency tactile information to a performer s monitor mix for applications in live performance recording and broadcast Designed by the personal monitor experts it s easy to use and provides a natural...

Page 10: ...m in general the term Personal Mixer is used to describe a case where an A320 Personal Mixer A360 Personal Mixer or legacy personal mixer such as the A 16II may be used In fact the stereo audio output...

Page 11: ...al devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage Changes in the line voltage from lightning power outages etc can sometimes damage electronic equipment To minimiz...

Page 12: ...essor User Guide spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product P Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished...

Page 13: ...e control with push button selector and LED 6 AC power on off switch 7 Clever waveform and marketing slogan BOOM 1 Front Panel The following section covers the basic functions of the BOOM 1 Tactile Tr...

Page 14: ...h each other if improperly used and should not be thought of as a passive audio mixer or in the case of the Headphone Thru connection as a way to connect multiple headphones earbuds Connect one source...

Page 15: ...that cause the Clip LED to light steadily should be avoided as this indicates that the source audio is clipping the BOOM 1 DSP processor input Lower the audio level at its source to avoid clipping In...

Page 16: ...r the response of the unit s DSP processing to the incoming audio and allow you to choose the most musical setting based on your own tastes The easy to use Feel control steps through three preset DSP...

Page 17: ...ing source audio active in the BOOM 1 headphone output This allows you to easily set up levels and compare a mix with and without the tactile transducer component The Mute switch s red LED blinks when...

Page 18: ...l See System Setup on page 15 for information about adding the BOOM 1 to your personal mixing system Connectors and Switches Function 1 AC power inlet IEC connector 2 Fuse size 250VAC T3AL 3 Transduce...

Page 19: ...mpartment Reinstall the fuse and its cover before powering the unit up The fuse is found below the AC inlet P Note Always replace the fuse with one of the same value 250VAC T3AL Transducer Out The loc...

Page 20: ...se this to control the amount of the BOOM 1 processed audio signal sent to an external amplifier s audio input Note that the front panel Strength control determines the total level of the processed au...

Page 21: ...ng settings q DIP switch down p DIP switch up DIP Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Product DIP switch down DIP switch up CTT 1 Clamp On Transducer q q q q q q q q KBS 1 Keyboard Seat p q q q q q q p PFS 1 Perfo...

Page 22: ...may be connected to the BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor by using its rear panel Line In jack The XLR female connector accepts a balanced mono signal If needed use a TRS to XLR adapter cable to con...

Page 23: ...Using a BOOM System device with your IEMs or headphones should add back that amount of vibration that previously came from the sympathetic vibrations of the stage and its surroundings when acoustic d...

Page 24: ...ssor PFS 1 Aviom s PFS 1 Performance Stool combines a sturdy QuikLok performance stool with a built in tactile transducer system The stool has an adjustable seat back and foot rest that allows it to b...

Page 25: ...ing a BOOM 1 even easier See the second example that follows in Connecting a Line Level Source on page 19 The following items will be used Personal mixer TRS TRS 1 4 inch cable BOOM 1 Tactile Transduc...

Page 26: ...r Processor User Guide The personal mixer headphone out connects to the BOOM 1 Headphone In with a TRS cable Use the Mute switch on the front panel of the BOOM 1 to easily compare the mix with and wit...

Page 27: ...on the BOOM 1 rear panel 4 Using the locking speaker cable that is pre connected to the CTT 1 connect it to the Transducer Out jack on the BOOM 1 processor s rear panel 5 Connect the drummer s headpho...

Page 28: ...Line In P Note Do not connect a balanced line level mono audio signal to the 1 4 inch headphone inputs Transducer Response To fine tune the drum throne mounted transducer s response use the Transducer...

Page 29: ...er Processor PLF 1 Platform powered by ButtKicker with tactile transducer Locking speaker cable Headphones or earbud monitors The instructions assume that the performance platform equipped with tactil...

Page 30: ...the personal mixing system and the BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor 7 While standing on the platform create a basic mix on the personal mixer and then raise the level of the Strength control on th...

Page 31: ...ch as an Aviom A360 Personal Mixer The following items will be used Personal mixer XLR mic cable BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor Performance platform such as the PLF 1 with installed tactile trans...

Page 32: ...he Transducer Out jack on the BOOM 1 processor rear panel 6 Connect the other end of the locking speaker cable to the tactile transducer input on the performance platform 7 Connect the performer s hea...

Page 33: ...15 98 dBV Input Impedance 9 5k Ohms Line Out XLR male with Volume control Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Cold Pin 1 Ground Maximum Output Level 12 55 dBV Output Impedance 33 2 Ohms Amplifier Output 4 Ohms 210W 8 Oh...

Page 34: ...ormance Stool Model No QuikLok DX 749 Transducer Input Locking 2 conductor Seat Adjustable 9 positions from 22 8 to 31 5 58 to 80 cm Depth 12 4 31 5 cm Width 16 3 41 5 cm Thickness 2 36 60 mm Backrest...

Page 35: ...ght 33 lbs 14 97 kg KBS 1 Keyboard Seat Model No On Stage Stands KT7800 Transducer Input Locking 2 conductor Dimensions Height Adjustable 19 5 24 5 48 26 64 23 cm Width 23 5 59 7 cm Depth 12 5 31 75 c...

Page 36: ...S OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES AND 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 USA 7 39 8 62 2 64 REVISIONS REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED 1 INITIAL PROTO TYPE RELEASE Aug 08...

Page 37: ...e a mix 9 Compatibility 3 Connecting a Headphone 17 Connecting a Line Level Source 19 Connecting a Performance Platform 21 Connectors and Switches 10 Cool waveform 5 CTT 1 Clamp On Tactile Transducer...

Page 38: ...14 17 19 21 23 PFS 1 Performance Stool 2 13 16 26 Pinout 25 Platform System 21 PLF 1 Performance Platform 27 PLF 1 Platform 2 13 16 Polarity 14 Power Supply 11 25 Pro16 1 Profile 12 Protect LED 7 Prot...

Page 39: ...31 BOOM 1 Tactile Transducer Processor User Guide W Warranty Registration 3 Weight 25 26 27 X XLR 6 9 10 12 14 17 19 25 XLR Line Out 9 12 XLR mic cable 19 23...

Page 40: ...All information will be kept confidential Model Product Serial Number Model Product Serial Number Model Product Serial Number Model Product Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name Dealer Location Yo...

Page 41: ...1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 USA Voice 1 610 738 9005 Fax 1 610 738 9950 www Aviom com...

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