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Blue Sky International

70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com

Owner’s Manual

Version 1.A | December 27, 2004

Blue Sky | SUB 8 

Universal

100-Watt compact subwoofer with adaptive x-over

Summary of Contents for SUB 8 UNIVERSAL

Page 1: ...Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY 11735 www abluesky com Owner s Manual Version 1 A December 27 2004 Blue Sky SUB 8 Universal 100 Watt compact subwoofer with adaptive x over ...

Page 2: ... with filter setting instructions _ _ Page 5 5 System Signal Connections _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 6 6 A Tour of the Amplifier and I O _ __ __ __ __ _ Page 7 7 Expanded Calibration Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 8 8 Subwoofer Placement Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 9 9 Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 10 10 SUB 8 Universal Cabinet Dimensions _ __ __ __ _Page 11 11 Factory Serv...

Page 3: ... lightning and power line surges 10 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 11 LIQUID ENTRY Never spill any liquid of any kind on the 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 ...

Page 4: ...ky s SAT 5 please set the selector switch on the back of the SUB 8 Universal to the Blue Sky SAT 5 setting You will also need to set the 80Hz High Pass Filter on the SAT 5 so that it is in circuit 3 SUB 8 Universal what is included The SUB 8 Universal 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 p...

Page 5: ...nstallation Prior to plugging the system into the wall outlet and powering up the system do a final quick check of all connections and level settings 9 If everything is correct plug the power cord into the wall outlet Do not turn on the power switches yet Some mixers and out board equipment such as D to A converters and equalizers generate loud rail to rail pops when they initially turn on Dependi...

Page 6: ...the wiring specifications below XLR INPUTS ELECTRONICALLY BALANCED Figure 2 The SUB 8 Universal XLR inputs can handle up to 24dBu of signal level at the input and are compatible with most if not all professional gear Additional adaptor cables can be purchased from most professional audio dealers so that the SUB 8 Universal can be used with other output types TRS RCA etc Figure 2 ...

Page 7: ...e 7 IEC RECEPTACLE Check voltage selector switch before connecting power Connect to 115 Volt AC 60Hz power source rated for 200 WATTS or 230 Volt 50Hz rated for 200 WATTS Only use the supplied power cord or an IEC approved power cord with a safety ground pin 8 AMPLIFIER HEATSINK The heatsink provides essential cooling to the amplifier inside the SUB 8 Universal Please ensure that proper air circul...

Page 8: ... dynamics from the signal path and set all controls to zero unity gain Play the 1kHz Sine Wave hard assign it to the left channel only and adjust the output 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 M...

Page 9: ...and definition You are not just listening for the most boom but rather where the bass is most accurate 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 fro...

Page 10: ...e 200 Watts Fuse 115VAC 2A 250 V 5x20mm Time Delay or Slo Blo 230VAC 1 25A 250 V 5x20mm Time Delay or Slo Blo Amplifier Discrete symmetrical bipolar design 100 Watts RMS into 4 Ohm 01 THD noise at rated power 100 Hz XLR balanced input Adjustable gain control Voltage Sensitivity 100mv 90dB SPL 1m Frequency Response SUB IN anechoic 35 to 200Hz Typical in room response SUB IN 20 to 200Hz 3000 cubic f...

Page 11: ...Page 11 12 SUB 8 Universal Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 12: ...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...

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