and turned on.
The red LED on the speaker is an indicator for the clip limiter and will light up whenever the amplifier module
is overloaded by an input signal that is too loud. In this case, appropriate adjustments should be made until
the red LED indicator no longer lights up.
Continually overloading the amplifier module and causing the red LED to light up is likely to cause permanent
damage to both the amplifier module and the speaker components and shorten their lifespan considerably.
Damage caused by negligent use is not covered by the warranty.
When using a microphone
It's possible to connect a microphone directly to the Onyx speakers
For optimal sound quality, a microphone should be placed at a maximum distance of 5 cm away from the
mouth and spoken into at a sufficient volume so that minimal amplification is necessary. A microphone is
directional and will not usually capture much sound from the back or sides.
Microphones should never be held directly in front of a speaker as this can cause feedback, which results in
a loud, high-pitched tone. Should this happen accidentally, remove the microphone from the vicinity of the
speaker immediately and turn down the volume control.
People using microphones should ideally stand directly next to or behind speakers in order to prevent any
problems with feedback. Standing in front of a speaker will almost always result in the sound of the speaker
itself also being picked up by the microphone.
When using as a monitor
The Onyx speakers are suitable for use as a (floor) monitor and can be placed at an angle so that the sound
is directed towards artists, performers or presenters. No extra adapters or supports are required. Ensure that
the speaker is not pushed across surfaces as this may damage the speaker's housing.
Using with external equipment
It's possible to use the Onyx speakers with external equipment like crossovers, equalisers and speaker
management systems. Bear in mind that using external equipment may change the character of the
speaker's sound. Normally, it's best to ensure that the speaker's 2-band EQ is set to the neutral position
before connecting external equipment.
Using together with a subwoofer
When you want to use the Devine Onyx speakers in combination with a subwoofer, choose a suitable
subwoofer like Devine's Onyx active subwoofers. It's best to choose a subwoofer that's a size bigger than
your speaker. Normally, the signal from your sound source (a mixer, smartphone or laptop, for instance)
should be connected to the subwoofer first and then to your speaker. This allows the subwoofer to filter out
and reproduce the low frequencies and pass on the remaining mid and high frequencies to your speaker,
which ensures optimal sound reproduction overall.
The signal from your speaker can be passed on to additional speakers should you wish to use more than
one in conjunction with a subwoofer.
If you want a setup with multiple subwoofers and speakers, the left and right signals should be separated.
They should still go through the subwoofers first. Use the Link function to connect subwoofers and connect
the speakers to the last subwoofer in the chain via the filtered output. This means that each subwoofer gets
the full signal and can filter out the low frequencies itself. The last subwoofer in the chain will then pass the
filtered signal on the speakers for the best possible sound quality without having to use any external
equipment.
Using external equipment like a speaker processing system gives you additional possibilities when it comes
to tweaking the sound and making adjustments that are pertinent to your situation.
The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice.
Version: 1.0
Date of creation and author's initials 23-09--2017 RV
Revision date and author's initials: -
