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AMPLIFIER

Output Power: 

At least 1,000 Wrms , 1,400 Wpeak

Equalization –

Type:

Three independent parametric equalizers

Frequency:

Continuously variable from 18 to 80 Hz

Bandwidth:

Continuously variable from 0.1 to 1 Octave

Level:

Continuously variable from -14.5 to +6 dB

Low-Pass Filter –

Type:

Low pass with ON/OFF switch

Slope: 

Selectable 24 or 48 dB per octave 

Frequency:

Selectable at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, or 80 Hz

Phase:

Continuously variable from 0 to 180°

Level:

Continuously variable

High-Pass Filter –

Type:

High pass, always on

Slope: 

Selectable 12 or 24 dB per octave 

Frequencies:

Selectable at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, or 80 Hz

Inputs:

Left and right balanced (XLR) and unbalanced 
(RCA) line level

Outputs:

Left and right balanced (XLR) and unbalanced 
(RCA) high-pass line level to main amplifier

Left and right balanced (XLR) and unbalanced 
(RCA) line level to auxiliary components

Power:

120 Vac @ 60 Hz, 720 Wrms with 10 A fuse

240 Vac @ 50 Hz, 720 Wrms with 5 A fuse

Switch: OFF or AUTO-ON

Revel, a division of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as
well as create new ones. Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Revel publications
are subject to change without notice. Kapton is a registered trademark of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company.
Revel Performa is trademark and Revel is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. 
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REVEL PERFORMA B15

Owner’s Manual

27

Содержание Performa B15

Страница 1: ...Revel Performa B15 Subwoofer...

Страница 2: ...QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product...

Страница 3: ...mbustible chemicals for cleaning audio components 5 Never operate this product with any covers removed 6 Never wet the inside of this product with any liquid 7 Never pour or spill liquids directly ont...

Страница 4: ...13 CONNECTIONS 14 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 15 MULTI CHANNEL CONTROLLER USING THE CONTROLLER S CROSSOVER 16 MULTI CHANNEL CONTROLLER USING THE REVEL PERFORMA B 15 S CROSSOVER 17 MULTI CHANNEL CONTROLLER...

Страница 5: ...s This tremendous flexibility results in superb integration with any Revel loudspeakers or even with other manufacturers speakers ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY To begin enjoying your REVEL PERFORMA B1...

Страница 6: ...on a dual laminated Kapton former for extraordinary power handling and freedom from compression Extremely long throw voice coil is capable of 2 5 inches 64 mm of peak to peak linear excursion and 3 i...

Страница 7: ...response and tame unwieldy acoustic anomalies 2 way crossover with variable frequency and phase controls and selectable slopes allow ideal response matching with other audio system components NOTE Fo...

Страница 8: ...bending from the waist Always stand as straight as possible and use leg muscles to lift a product 1 At the final placement choice see Placement on page 11 set the packaged REVEL PERFORMA B15 subwoofe...

Страница 9: ...ing materials may result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty See Obtaining Service on page 25 for additional details INSTALLING SPIKE FEET 1 Remove the spike feet covers lock n...

Страница 10: ...PERFORMA B15 subwoofer UNPACKING Continued REVEL PERFORMA B15 Owner s Manual 10 3 Spikes 3 Covers optional 3 Nuts Lock Nut CARPETED FLOORS spike end Foot 1 1 8 max Spike 7 8 max Lock Nut HARD FLOORS...

Страница 11: ...rt with a corner placement for the REVEL PERFORMA B15 subwoofer This will provide the best results in most rooms especially in conjunction with the B15 s unique 3 band parametric equalizer If you cann...

Страница 12: ...frequency performance is often dramatically improved by placing two or more subwoofers in carefully chosen asymmetrical locations For very large rooms e g greater than around 4 000 to 5 000 cubic fee...

Страница 13: ...recisely set a two way crossover point from 30 to 80 Hz with symmetrical 24 dB slopes or asymmetrical 24 12 or 48 12 dB slopes and low pass phase shift from 0 to 180 degrees 3 INPUT Use stereo XLR bal...

Страница 14: ...erve energy CONNECTIONS Audio interconnection to your main amplifier or home theater controller can be any combination of unbalanced or balanced terminations with full balanced connections offering th...

Страница 15: ...AMPLIFIER The most common application is interconnecting the REVEL PER FORMA B15 subwoofer between a stereo preamplifier and the main power amplifier as shown in Figure 8 REVEL PERFORMA B15 Owner s Ma...

Страница 16: ...A B15 Owner s Manual 16 B15 Rear Panel split view To SUB LFE Output if using optional Y adapter To SUB LFE Output if using optional Y adapter Use L or R Input and Increase Low Pass Level Or Use Option...

Страница 17: ...nnect a home theater multi chan nel controller as shown in Figure 10 REVEL PERFORMA B15 Owner s Manual 17 B15 Rear Panel split view Main Amplifier rear To Main Speakers Left Input Left Right Right Inp...

Страница 18: ...ur Revel dealer can help with the proper crossover settings If the REVEL PERFORMA B15 subwoofer will be used without a high pass crossover see Figure 11 contact your Revel dealer for help in setting t...

Страница 19: ...split view 2 B15 Rear Panel split view Main Amplifier rear To Main Speakers Left Input Left Right Right Input Multi Channel Controller Decoder rear Left Output FRONT MAIN Right Output Left Output REAR...

Страница 20: ...L PERFORMA B15 Owner s Manual 20 Right B15 Rear Panel split view Left B15 Rear Panel split view Main Amplifier rear To Main Speakers Left Input Left Right Right Input Multi Channel Controller Decoder...

Страница 21: ...s However no electronic system alone can fully compensate for the dramatic effects of room acoustics Every room will have locations where nulls at specific frequencies occur These cancellations of the...

Страница 22: ...metric equalization If you plan to use more than one subwoofer try placing them both in one corner or use a modeling program or trial and error measurements to determine locations that will further m...

Страница 23: ...stening locations that are near the middle or at one quarter or three quarters of the room s length front to back where large cancellation dips often occur If the installation allows choose the prime...

Страница 24: ...ine whether the problem is in the subwoofer the wiring and or other audio components If the problem also affects the main speakers the cause is most likely in your electronics If it is only noticed in...

Страница 25: ...and the Revel Customer Service Department locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status Please include it with the co...

Страница 26: ...REVEL PERFORMA B15 specifica tions for the subwoofer and amplifier are as follows SUBWOOFER Low Frequency Extension 3 dB 18 Hz up to full rated power Frequency Response 20 Hz to fc 0 5 dB 3 dB 18 Hz T...

Страница 27: ...balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line level Outputs Left and right balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA high pass line level to main amplifier Left and right balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line level to au...

Страница 28: ...P N 9301615 001 8500 BALBOA BOULEVARD NORTHRIDGE CA 91329 PH 818 830 8777 FAX 818 892 4960 www revelspeakers com...

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