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 ProDesk™ SAT 5 Active Satellite & SUB 8 Active Subwoofer

Owners Manual for 2.1 (Stereo) Applications Issue 1, rev 3

1. RIGHT/LEFT 

IN

 - These XLR inputs should be connected to the 

right/left output of your console or digital workstation.  The inputs 

are electronically balanced.  Do not connect more than one 

source to these inputs.  Refer to the wiring table below for wiring 

custom cables and connectors.

2. RIGHT/LEFT 

OUT

 - This XLR output should be connected to the 

right/ left input of the active satellite speaker. The outputs are 

electronically balanced. These outputs are not bandwidth limited 

and are designed to be used with the SAT 5 or other monitor 

that has an 80Hz internal high pass fi lter network. 

Refer to the 

wiring table in bullet point 1 for wiring custom cables and 

connectors.

3. SUB 

IN

 - This XLR input should be connected to either the 

subwoofer output of an external bass-management controller 

or the daisy-chain output (SUB OUT) of another Blue Sky Active 

Subwoofer.  This input is electronically balanced.  This input is full-

bandwidth (up to approximately 200Hz) and does not use a low 

pass fi lter.   Refer to the wiring table in bullet point 1 for wiring 

custom cables and connectors.

4. SUB 

OUT

 - A Subwoofer output for connecting additional 

subwoofers.  This should be connected to the SUB IN of an 

additional Blue Sky SUB 8.

5. 

SUB GAIN CONTROL & POWER LED

 - This knob controls the 

input sensitivity of the subwoofer amplifi er only.  When set to the 

reference position, a 100mv signal at the input equals 90dB of 

output at one meter. Next to the knob is the power indicator LED.

6. 

FUNCTIONAL VOLUME CONTROL (FVC)

 RJ-11 Connector Jack 

- This standard six conductor RJ-11 jack is used to connect the 

subwoofer to the optional FVC. The remote control cable length 

should not exceed 100 Feet. For more information on the FVC, 

please turn to page 15 “The Functional Volume Control”.

7. POWER 

SWITCH

 - This switch controls the power to the 

subwoofer amplifi er and all internal electronics.

8. 

FUSE - 2.0 Amp Slow Blow Fuse

 - Replace with same rating 

and type.  This fuse is for 120 VAC / 60Hz operation only.  For 

products purchased in countries outside North America, please 

see the FUSE and POWER addendum included with this product.

9. 

IEC POWER TERMINAL

 - Connect to 120 Volt AC / 60Hz power 

source, rated for 200 WATTS.  Use the included IEC Power Cable.

10. 

¼ X 20 INSERTS

 - Located on the bottom of the subwoofer 

cabinet are four ¼ X 20 inserts for spiked or rubber feet.

Summary of Contents for ProDesk Sat 5

Page 1: ...ProDesk SAT 5 Active Satellite SUB 8 Active Subwoofer Owner s Manual for 2 1 Stereo Application ...

Page 2: ... __ __ _ 6 5 A Tour of SAT 5 _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 7 6 A Tour of SUB 8 _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 8 7 Expanded Setup Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 10 8 Cable and Wiring Specifications _ __ __ __ __ __ _ 11 9 Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 12 10 Satellite Cabinet Dimensions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 13 11 Subwoofer Cabinet Dimensions _ __ __ __ _...

Page 3: ...ic shock 10 LIQUID ENTRY Never spill any liquid of any kind on the product 11 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers including any over bottom or side speaker drivers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all service to qualified service personnel 12 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic...

Page 4: ...tem concept and when used with Blue Sky s new BMC can also offer an extremely high performance 5 1 solution for desktop applications Thank you for choosing Blue Sky 2 Important notes about ProDesk and this Owner s Manual SAT 5 High Pass Filter Switch The SAT 5 includes a user selectable High Pass filter network This filter network can be switched IN or OUT of circuit When the SAT 5 is used in a 2 ...

Page 5: ...ole on stands etc Ideally the SAT 5 active monitors should be at seated ear height If this is not possible tilting the cabinet at the listening area can improve high frequency coverage 7 Once the left and right speakers are in position plug the two XLR cables from the subwoofers Left and Right outputs into each of the SAT 5 inputs and then plug the power cord into the IEC connector on the SAT 5 Co...

Page 6: ...AT 5 Active Satellite SUB 8 Active Subwoofer Owners Manual for 2 1 Stereo Applications Issue 1 rev 3 13 Congratulations You have now completed the set up of one of the world s finest monitoring systems 4 System Signal Connection Diagram ...

Page 7: ... the SAT 5 in a 2 1 system with the SUB 8 This switch should be in the OUT position only when the SAT 5 is used with the SUB 12 or in a 5 1 system when being used with the BMC Visit www abluesky com for more information on the BMC and SUB 12 3 GAIN POWER CONTROL LED This knob controls input sensitivity When set to the reference position a 200mv signal at the input equals 90dB of output at one mete...

Page 8: ...d personnel designed in the USA designed in the USA made in China made in China 120 VAC 50 60Hz 200 WATTS Replace Only with Same Rating and Type sub 8 24 dB OCT 80 Hz blue sky international Farmingdale New York 11735 200 Sea Lan e RIGHT IN RIGHT OUT LEFT IN LEFT OUT SUB IN SUB OUT active subwoofer 9 6 3 OFF SUB GAIN REF 100 watt REMOTE R 4 3 2 1 8 7 9 5 6 Page 8 blue sky ProDesk SAT 5 Active Satel...

Page 9: ...er to the wiring table in bullet point 1 for wiring custom cables and connectors 4 SUB OUT A Subwoofer output for connecting additional subwoofers This should be connected to the SUB IN of an additional Blue Sky SUB 8 5 SUB GAIN CONTROL POWER LED This knob controls the input sensitivity of the subwoofer amplifier only When set to the reference position a 100mv signal at the input equals 90dB of ou...

Page 10: ... for the right speaker Make sure that you only align one channel at a time do not run signal through the left channel while calibrating the right channel 7 Now that you have set the approximate level for the right and left speakers it is time to set the level for the subwoofer 8 If you are using an SPL meter proceed to step 10 If you are using a RTA turn on the pink noise generator to the left or ...

Page 11: ... shielded cables such as Belden 8451 8761 or 9501 should do quite well Other high quality cables are available and those that incorporate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection lowering your systems susceptibility to external interference Another important tip to keep in mind when wiring your system is to route all line level cables away from the AC and other power sources t...

Page 12: ...ve guide High power ferrite magnet assembly Fully video shielded 5 25 Hemispherical Woofer Cast aluminum frame 1 5 voice coil Copper shorting ring Aluminum alloy cone Fully video shielded Vented motor structure Satellite Amplifier Dual 60 Watts into 4 Ohm 01 THD noise at rated power 1 kHz XLR balanced input Adjustable gain control B00 optimized crossover 80Hz filter bypass switch General Specifica...

Page 13: ... 24mm 1 20 30 48mm 10 23 259 89mm 2 00 50 80mm 3 46 87 80mm 99 25 21mm 2 06 52 33mm 2 13 54 08mm Page 13 blue sky ProDesk SAT 5 Active Satellite SUB 8 Active Subwoofer Owners Manual for 2 1 Stereo Applications Issue 1 rev 3 10 Satellite Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 14: ...25 40mm 14 76 374 95mm 10 25 260 35mm 12 50 317 50mm 1 75 44 45mm 10 58 268 84mm 13 00 330 20mm 1 37 34 77mm Page 14 blue sky ProDesk SAT 5 Active Satellite SUB 8 Active Subwoofer Owners Manual for 2 1 Stereo Applications Issue 1 rev 3 11 Subwoofer Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 15: ...the Left and Right input channels of the Sub 8 The FVC does not control the gain of the external direct SUB IN channel However the FVC will control the level of the Left Right summed and derived subwoofer signal that is sent to the SUB OUT jack and the internal subwoofer amplifier Calibration levels between the SUB 8 and SAT 5 are not affected by the FVC and calibration should be done as stated in...

Page 16: ...ce know when you call for the RA number Blue Sky is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 4 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the problem including how it can be duplicated 5 Write the RA number on the top of the carton 6 Ship the product to the address below We recom...

Page 17: ...Page 17 blue sky ProDesk SAT 5 Active Satellite SUB 8 Active Subwoofer Owners Manual for 2 1 Stereo Applications Issue 1 rev 3 ...

Page 18: ...Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY 11735 USA web www abluesky com tel 516 249 3662 fax 516 249 8870 email info abluesky com ...

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