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Professional Audio
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Summary of Contents for 18S

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Page 2: ...packing Packaging material Disposal Carton contents Installation Positioning Mains and signal connections 18S Connections Schemes Control and configuration Subwoofer controller Configuration and Use General Tips 18S Configuration Menus In use Cleaning your subwoofer Support Updating the Firmware Requirements Firmware Update Procedure 2 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

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Page 4: ...g instructions in the literature accompanying the product Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to equipment CAUTION Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment WARNING Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentia...

Page 5: ...d tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way ...

Page 6: ...AUTION Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment WARNING Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER Indicates in combination with a safety sign a hazardous situation which if n...

Page 7: ... section describes the functions available through the Sub 6 user interface how to configure the subwoofer optimally for your system This section also covers the Sub 6 in use and how to fix any problems that might arise About this manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...8S active DSP subwoofer The 18S is a very high performance product that rewards thoughtful setup and installation so we suggest that you take a little time to read this manual before you begin 8 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 9: ...ereo inputs with output sockets provided to enable the connection of active monitors a power amplifier for passive monitors or a second subwoofer The 18S incorporates low pass filter presets configured to match a range of Dynaudio monitor models three bands of parametric equalisation an optional 80 Hz high pass output filter and an adjustable low pass filter that can be configured for use with mon...

Page 10: ...nstall the subwoofer if it is damaged If the contents are incomplete or damaged please contact your Dynaudio retailer or local distributor Distributor addresses can be found at www dynaudio com Packaging material The packaging has been designed so that it may be reused if it was not damaged during initial transport Keep the packaging and use it for all further transport Note The 18S is heavy and i...

Page 11: ...rve natural resources For more detailed information on recycling this product please contact your local authority community waste disposal of or the shop where you purchased the product Carton contents 1 x Dynaudio 18S active DSP subwoofer 1 x Mains power cable 1 x Document pack Unpacking 11 ...

Page 12: ...nge monitors However best results will most likely be obtained if your 18S is placed asymmetrically between the left and right monitors or in the vicinity of one of them If this is not practical a subwoofer position to the side of the left or right monitor or against a side wall can also provide good results Try to avoid symmetry in positioning a single subwoofer with 12 Professional Audio Subwoof...

Page 13: ...und prospective placement positions and listening measuring to the result can often give a good indication of the performance of the subwoofer Using a broadband signal such as pink noise available in the RTA section of the Dynaudio Sound Meter app available free from the Apple app store should highlight any impact of room modes in the frequency response Every studio room will have room modes where...

Page 14: ...er socket Connect the subwoofer to a mains power supply using the cable supplied If multiple cables are supplied with your subwoofer use the one appropriate for your territory Note Do not switch on your subwoofer until all other connections have been made 2 Balanced XLR input sockets left and right If your monitoring hardware provides balanced outputs connect them to these sockets using high quali...

Page 15: ...ction of active left and right monitors a power amplifier driving passive monitors or a second subwoofer Note The 18S distance compensation signal processing can only function correctly if the monitors are driven via the subwoofer outputs Note The 18S is equipped with an optional 80 Hz Linkwitz Riley high pass filter on its phono output sockets Engaging the filter ensures that low frequency signal...

Page 16: ...on from preamplifier processor to subwoofer inputs Balanced connection from subwoofer outputs to active main speakers The subwoofer should be distance aligned as described above Connection Scheme 2 16 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 17: ...r inputs The second subwoofer s input sensitivity should be set to 0 dB Balanced connection from second subwoofer s outputs to the active main speaker s inputs The second subwoofer should be distance aligned as described above The subwoofers should be level aligned using their volume setting Calculation First Subwoofer Second Subwoofer Left Speaker Distance distance to second subwoofer 86 cm Left ...

Page 18: ...alanced XLR connection from preamplifier processor to right subwoofer right input Balanced connection from right subwoofer output to the right active main speaker The right and left speaker distances in the right subwoofer should be set the as the right speaker distance described above The Sub Distance should be set as the right subwoofer distance 18 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 19: ...Control and configuration Subwoofer controller Rotary controller Rotate to select Press to confirm Hold to exit menu Control and configuration 19 ...

Page 20: ...The tracks should be sufficiently different from each other and each should cover a wide bass range Musical instruments such as a double bass bass guitar church organ etc covering a wide spectrum in the bass region and above are very suitable as these depend on accurately balanced subwoofers and main speakers Verify changes Although in general it is best to make adjustments in the sequence outline...

Page 21: ...ight speaker distance SUB distance Factory Reset SOFTWARE VERSION For more information see the following sections Volume Set to match the volume of your main speakers so that bass at your main listening position is neither too prominent or too quiet Setting the subwoofer volume is important in terms of both overall system balance and the demands of different types of programme material Configurati...

Page 22: ... its range Preset The 18S incorporates low pass filter presets for a range of Dynaudio speaker models If your 18S is to be used in a system with one of the Dynaudio models listed select it to automatically configure the 18S low pass filter appropriately If your Dynaudio speaker model is not listed among the 18S presets or if your 18S is to be used with speakers from an alternative manufacturer sel...

Page 23: ...in the system response will occur if the filter frequency of the subwoofer is set too low perhaps with small main speakers that do not have extended bass response The result will be missing musical information and a thin overall sound Subwoofer filter frequency set too high F L L Level F Frequency Dark grey line Main speakers Configuration and Use 23 ...

Page 24: ...relationship between the subwoofer and main speakers If either subwoofer or main speaker are slightly out of phase in relation to the other it can result in decreased bass output in the frequency response area where they overlap each other Parametric EQ PEQ Provides three bands of low frequency parametric equalisation Each band offers frequency gain and Q parameters The equalisation is set flat by...

Page 25: ...noise can be found on many music streaming services Prominent peaks in the response curve displayed by the app will most likely correspond with any audible frequency response anomalies Equalisation bands can then be set at the anomaly frequencies and the level and Q parameters adjusted to flatten the response curve Further guidance on using subwoofer parametric equalisation can be found on the 18S...

Page 26: ...ss Trigger input mutes the 18S with main speakers high passed Mute sub without High pass Trigger input mute the 18s with out high pass filtering the main speakers Left main speaker distance Select to specify the distance in centimetres of the left main speaker from the listening position Right main speaker distance Select to specify the distance in centimetres of the right main speaker from the li...

Page 27: ...h the cabinet surfaces with a clean lint free cloth Do not use a vacuum cleaner If you wish to use a cleaning agent apply it to the cleaning cloth and not directly to the subwoofer Test a small area first as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces Support Should you require help or advice there are a variety of support options for Dynaudio products These can be found at dynaudio com...

Page 28: ...ort at the rear panel labeled Service 5 Switch ON the subwoofer with the rear panel switch 6 Your subwoofer will automatically download the firmware from the USB stick 7 After this let the subwoofer install the full update which should take 1 3 minutes DO NOT TURN THE DEVICE OFF DURING THIS PROCEDURE 8 During this update the LED will change from red to blue and the display will show various messag...

Page 29: ...oofers Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio com 2022 Dynaudio A S All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice Updating the Firmware 29 ...

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