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- Page 1 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual...
- Page 2 ▪ Important safety instructions ▪ About this manual ▪ Safety Icons ▪ Signal Words ▪ User Manual Structure ▪ Introduction ▪ Getting to know the 18S ▪ Unpacking ▪ Packaging material ▪ Disposal ▪ Carton contents ▪ Installation ▪ Positioning ▪...
- Page 4 About this operating manual: Signal words The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. -
Page 6: About This Manual
Following this introduction and a section describing the main features of the Sub 6, this manual is divided into three sections in which you can find all the information needed to install and use your Dynaudio Sub 6: ▪ Unpacking: Describes unpacking the subwoofer, environmental factors and the contents of the subwoofer carton. - Page 7 performance. ▪ Configuration and Use: This 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.
- Page 8 Introduction Welcome to Dynaudio 18S 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. Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual...
- Page 9 Getting to know the 18S The Dynaudio 18S is a DSP controlled active subwoofer intended to augment the bass performance of full range monitors in near-field or mid-field monitoring installations. The 18S features a closed box acoustic system and incorporates dual opposed 24 cm drivers to minimise mechanical vibration.
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Page 10: Packaging Material
Note The 18S is heavy and is best unpacked close to its installed location by two people working together. Disposal Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in European countries with separate collection systems for this equipment). -
Page 11: Carton Contents
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... -
Page 12: Installation
The position of subwoofers in studio rooms is generally less critical compared to full-range 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. - Page 13 Experiment with the position of your 18S to find one which yields the best compromise between convenience, volume and even bass response.
- Page 14 50/60 Hz 490 W The 18S is fitted on its rear face with a connection and control panel carrying mains, signal and connection sockets. The panel is illustrated in Diagram 3 and its connection facilities are described in the following paragraphs.
- Page 15 Note If your audio source provides only a mono subwoofer output it can be connected to any 18S input. In this case however the main monitors must be driven from the audio source and not via the 18S outputs.
- Page 16 Connection Scheme 1 ▪ Balanced (XLR) connection 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 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual...
- Page 17 ▪ Balanced (XLR) connection from preamplifier/processor to first subwoofer inputs. ▪ The first subwoofer’s input sensitivity should be set to match the preamplifier/processor outputs. ▪ In order to time-align the subwoofers the latency of the second subwoofer needs to be accounted for. This is done by adding 0.86 m to the left and right distance setting in the first subwoofer.
- Page 18 ▪ The left and right speaker distances in the left subwoofer should be set the as the left speaker distance described above. The Sub Distance should be set as the left subwoofer distance. ▪ Right balanced (XLR) connection from preamplifier/processor to right subwoofer, right input. ▪...
- Page 19 Control and configuration Subwoofer controller Rotary controller: ▪ Rotate to select. ▪ Press to confirm. ▪ Hold to exit menu. Control and configuration...
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Page 20: Configuration And Use
The 18S must be configured appropriately for the audio system and main speakers with which it is to be used. This is achieved via the rotary controller, display and menu based interface on the rear panel. Turn the rotary controller to select configuration parameters and press the control to select options and save any changes. - Page 21 ▪ Phase ▪ ▪ PEQ Bypass ▪ PEQ 1 ▪ Frequency ▪ Gain ▪ Q ▪ PEQ 2 ▪ Frequency ▪ Gain ▪ Q ▪ PEQ 3 ▪ Frequency ▪ Gain ▪ Q ▪ HP Filter ▪ Auto-standby ▪ Trigger ▪...
- Page 22 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.
- Page 23 Subwoofer filter frequency set too low F > ▪ L: Level ▪ F: Frequency ▪ Dark grey line: Main speakers ▪ Light grey line: Subwoofer ▪ Brown line: System response A dip 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.
- Page 24 The equalisation is set “flat” by default. Using Parametric Equalisation The digital signal processing power incorporated in 18S enables three bands of parametric equalisation to be applied to the input signal. Parametric equalisation can be viewed as finely targeted tone control that is able to correct specific frequency response anomalies caused by room acoustics.
- Page 25 6 dB of attenuation. The Parametric EQ of the 18S is a powerful tool and it should be used carefully. In the vast majority of circumstances equalisation should be used to attenuate room anomalies rather than not to boost subwoofer bass.
- Page 26 ▪ ON/OFF: Trigger input is required to turn the 18S on. ▪ Mute sub with High pass: 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.
- Page 27 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. In use...
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Page 28: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware To update the firmware of your Dynaudio subwoofer, proceed as follows. Make a note of the settings in the subwoofer as a Factory Reset may be required after update. Requirements ▪ Empty USB stick formatted to FAT32. (a maximum capacity of 8GB is preferable) ▪... - Page 29 Professional Audio Subwoofers 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...