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1. Sky System One | SAT 

6.5 MK II Introduction

Blue  Sky  is  a  philosophy.  We  design  each  product  to  represent  the  highest 
ratio possible of performance to cost, providing the highest value added to 
our customers.

We will continually seek out opportunities to utilize the talent of the Blue Sky 
team to realize this philosophy. Our customer’s value requirements will always 
be our prime focus, and only those products that achieve our performance 
value ratio will earn the right to carry the Blue Sky logo.

The Blue Sky SAT 6.5 MK II continues this lineage and philosophy of high value 
and superior performance products. Ultra high quality, THX approved, with a 
prive vs. performance ratio that cannot be beat.

Thank you for choosing Blue Sky!

3.   Important notes about 

the SAT 6.5 MK II and 
this Owner’s Manual

Voltage Selector Switch:

Prior  to  powering  this  unit,  please  confi rm  that  the  voltage  selector  switch, 
located on the back of the SAT 6.5 MK II, has been set to the correct voltage 
setting and that the proper fuse is being used. If you are unsure of the type of 
power that is supplied to your home or studio, consult your product dealer or 
local power company.  

Subwoofer Requirements:

For  true  full-range  monitoring,  Blue  Sky  strongly  recommends  using  a 
subwoofer with the SAT 6.5 MKII.  The SAT 6.5 MK II is designed to work with 
either the SUB 12 or SUB 15.

This Owner’s Manual:

This manual addresses Sky System One | SAT 6.5 MK II 2.1 applications. For 
information  about  5.1  (or  beyond)  setup  instructions,  please  consult  the 
manual that comes with the BMC or visit the Blue Sky website (address listed 
below).

Please read this owner’s manual carefully and contact Blue Sky International if 
you have any comments or questions.   Contact information can be found on 
page 15 or you can visit www.abluesky.com.

4.   SAT 6.5 MK II, what is 

included?

Each SAT 6.5 MK II includes the items listed below.  Please carefully unpack 
each item and inspect the components for damage.  If any part of the system 
has been damaged, please contact the dealer that supplied the product or 
Blue Sky directly.

SAT 6.5 MK II Inventory:

 

1  

SAT 6.5 MK II

 

Power Cable

 

Owner’s Manual

 

Warranty Card

Voltage 

Selector Switch

2. What is THX pm3®

Nearly two decades ago, George Lucas turned a passion for great sound into 
the world’s most accepted and trusted solution for achieving it. The standard 
was  named  THX,  and,  today,  with  hundreds  of  thousands  of  home  theatre 
customers  and  more  than  3000  THX  Certifi ed  movie  theatres  enjoying  the 
benefi ts, the THX name has become nothing short of legendary.  Simply put: 
when it comes to premium sound, no other name so closely defi nes 

quality

for millions of movie-goers and home theatre enthusiast alike. 

THX IS ONE OF A KIND.

Today, a new landscape is emerging.  A landscape comprised of hundreds 
of small, professional multi-channel facilities, whose need for differentiation, 
expert technical and marketing support and a true, multi-channel standard is 
becoming a competitive fact of life.  Again, THX has a singular solution and this 
time it is called 

THX pm3 Certifi cation

.

Blue Sky International has designed SAT 6.5 MK II and 
to conform to THX’s rigorous standards and have been 
approved  for  use  in  THX  pm3  Certifi ed  Studios.    For 
information  regarding  THX  pm3  Certifi cation,  please 
visit the THX website, www.thx.com, or contact Blue 
Sky International.

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Summary of Contents for Sky System One SAT 6.5 MK II

Page 1: ...Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY 11735 www abluesky com Owner s Manual Version 1 2r 12 19 2005 Sky System One SAT 6 5 MK II ...

Page 2: ...our of the SAT 6 5 MKII Amplifier Electronics _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 6 7 7 SAT 6 5 MKII Mounting and Placement _ __ __ _ Page 8 8 System Signal Flow Connections _ __ __ __ _ Page 9 9 Expanded Calibration Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 10 10 Subwoofer Placement Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 11 11 Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 12 12 Measurement Data _ __ __ __ __...

Page 3: ...he product 12 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 13 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions a When...

Page 4: ... Sky website address listed below Please read this owner s manual carefully and contact Blue Sky International if you have any comments or questions Contact information can be found on page 15 or you can visit www abluesky com 4 SAT 6 5 MK II what is included Each SAT 6 5 MK II includes the items listed below Please carefully unpack each item and inspect the components for damage If any part of th...

Page 5: ... the speakers place the speakers 4 ft apart Etc Ideally the SAT 6 5 MK II should be at seated ear height If this is not possible tilting the cabinet at the listening area can improve high frequency coverage For more information about placement see page 8 SAT 6 5 MK II mounting and placement 6 Once all the SATs are properly placed connect the XLR cables from the left output on the back of the sub t...

Page 6: ...Page 6 6 A Tour of SAT 6 5 MK II Amplifier Electronics ...

Page 7: ...he SAT 6 5 MK II is powered ON 4 GAIN This trim pot is a continuously variable gain control with a range of 12 to REF 200mV of 500 to 2kHz pink noise 90dB SPL 1M In combination with the 12dB input pad it allows for a range of 24dB to REF 5 Amplifier Heatsink The heatsink provides essential cooling to the amplifiers inside the 6 5 MK II Please ensure that proper air circulation is available for coo...

Page 8: ...angle a triangle with equal sides See Figure 3 Fortunately this setup eliminates most of the math and is easily simplified to the following guidelines If you want to sit 2 meters from the speakers place the speakers 2 meters apart If you want to sit 9 ft from the speakers place the speakers 9 ft apart Etc Wall Mount Options The SAT 6 5 MK II is compatible with OmiMount 60 Series brackets via the 1...

Page 9: ...rces to your Blue Sky Monitoring system Foil 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 cable...

Page 10: ...put fader so the output meter reads 20dBFS If you are using an analog console set the output level to 0 VU Then hard pan the signal to the right channel output and repeat for the right channel Once calibrated do not move the output faders Step 3 Mute everything and make sure the 1kHz tone is OFF Step 4 Now that the system has been electrically calibrated turn ON the 2 1 System Step 5 Assign the 50...

Page 11: ...ccurate and natural sounding Remember because the subwoofer is basically omni directional the best spot for the subwoofer can be next to or even behind the main monitoring area After finding the spot where the subwoofer has the best response in the room place the subwoofer in that location Now listen from the main position and confirm that the subwoofers response is similar to when the positions w...

Page 12: ...ica filled polypropylene cone w Rubber surround Fully video shielded Amplifiers Electronics Discrete symmetrical bipolar design with localized feedback 100 Watts into 4 Ohm 6 5 woofer 01 THD noise at rated power 1 kHz 100 Watts into 4 Ohm Tweeter 01 THD noise at rated power 1 kHz Power is limited by protection circuitry XLR electronically balanced input Fixed and Adjustable gain controls B00 optim...

Page 13: ...Horizontal average is comprised of 15 degree and 30 degree measurements On axis frequency response versus 15 degrees vertical On axis frequency response versus 15 and 30 degree horizontal measurements On axis frequency response versus average of 0 and 15 degree vertical measurements ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 13 SAT 6 5 MK II Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 15: ...e 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 recommend United Parcel Service UPS Please insure the product regardless of shipping m...

Page 16: ...Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY 11735 www abluesky com ...

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