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- Page 1 Eris Sub8 ™ Compact 8-inch Studio Subwoofer Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview — 1 Introduction — 1 What’s in the Box? — 2 Summary of Eris Sub8 Features — 2 Hookup — 3 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls — 3 2.1.1 Inputs — 3 2.1.2 Outputs — 3 Power — 3 2.1.3... -
Page 3: Overview
The variable (50 to 130 Hz) low pass filter lets you dial in the Eris Sub8 to pair perfectly with your full-range system, making it the ideal partner for Eris monitors, and an ideal component for 2.1 and surround sound applications. -
Page 4: What's In The Box
Sub8 Overview ™ Owner’s Manual What’s in the Box? What’s in the Box? Your Eris Sub8 package contains the following: (1) PreSonus Eris Sub8 powered subwoofer (1) Quick Start Guide (1) IEC power cable Summary of Eris Sub8 Features •... -
Page 5: Hookup
Inputs 2.1.1 Line-level Inputs. The Eris Sub8 provides a choice of two input pairs: a pair of balanced ¼” TRS inputs and one pair of RCA unbalanced inputs. When both connections are in use, the RCA inputs will sum into the TRS connections. -
Page 6: User Controls
Use this switch only if you are using your Eris Sub8 in a country that uses a different standard voltage than is used in the country where you purchased your Sub8. -
Page 7: Hookup Diagrams
Eris Sub8 Hookup ™ Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams Hookup Diagrams 2.2.1 Basic Setup: Media Player/Mobile Device Eris E4.5 Active Speaker Eris E4.5 Passive Speaker Eris Sub8 Mobile Device... -
Page 8: Basic Setup: Audio Interface
Eris Sub8 Hookup ™ Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams Basic Setup: Audio Interface 2.2.2 Studio 24c Eris Sub8 Eris E5 (Right) Eris E5 (Left) -
Page 9: Advanced Setup: Home Theater
Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams 2.2.3 Advanced Setup: Home Theater Eris E5 (Center Front) Eris E5 (Right Front) Eris E5 (Left Front) Front Center Sub Out Rear Surround Preamp / Computer Eris Sub8 Eris E5 (Right Rear) Eris E5 (Left Rear) -
Page 10: Tutorials
Eris Sub8 Tutorials ™ Owner’s Manual Subwoofer Placement Tutorials Subwoofer Placement The goal of proper subwoofer placement is to set up your system so that your subwoofer acts as a natural extension of your full-range monitors without boosting the overall bass response of your room or exaggerating any one frequency or frequency range. - Page 11 Level Calibration Below is a brief tutorial on how to level match your monitors: 1. Connect your monitors and Eris Sub8 as shown either of the hookup diagrams in Section 2.2. Power User Tip: If your system has an EQ in it, turn it off. You can EQ your complete system to taste once the levels are evenly matched.
- Page 12 5. Turn your full-range monitors off. If your Sub8 is connected to the Sub Out on a speaker with a dedicated Sub Out, set the input volume of your Eris Sub8 to “0” and skip to Step 7. 6. Begin slowly increasing the input volume on your Eris Sub8 until the acoustic level of the pink noise reaches 79 dB SPL on your SPL meter when measured at your listening position.
- Page 13 Power User Tip #2: The SPL figures quoted above are guidelines. When increasing the output level, the point at which your Eris Sub8 will hit 79 dB SPL can be highly dependant upon the acoustic response of the room it’s set up in. Standing waves could cause resonance around 79 dB, causing you to reach it sooner than anticipated;...
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Page 14: Resources
Eris Sub8 Resources ™ Owner’s Manual Technical Specifications Resources Technical Specifications INPUTS 2- Balanced ¼” TRS 2- Unbalanced RCA OUTPUTS 2- Balanced ¼” TRS (full range with 80 Hz HPF option) 2- Unbalanced RCA (full range with 80 Hz HPF option) PERFORMANCE Frequency Response 30 Hz –... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No power. First ensure that your Eris Sub8 is plugged in. If it’s connected to a power conditioner, verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning. If it is, yet there is still no power to the Sub8, contact PreSonus for a repair. - Page 16 BONUS: Extra cabbage can be used as a condiment with meat, eggs, sandwiches, etc. © 2020 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Eris is a registered trademark of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be...
- Page 17 Eris Sub8 ™ Compact 8-inch Studio Subwoofer Owner’s Manual 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 70-52000162-A www.presonus.com...