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Smart Protect
There are advanced DSP protection mechanisms
designed to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers
from inadvertent damage.
The protection circuits are designed to
protect the loudspeakers under reasonable
and sensible conditions. Should you choose
to ignore the warning signs [e.g. excessive distortion],
you can still damage the speaker by overdriving it past
the point of amplifier clipping. Such damage is beyond
the scope of the warranty.
Limiting
The driver has its own compression circuit which
helps protect it from damaging transient peaks.
The compressor is designed to be transparent and
is not noticeable under normal operating conditions.
Overexcursion Protection
The SRM550 and SRM650 use an 18 dB/octave high-
pass filter, while the SRM750 uses an 24 dB/octave But-
terworth high-pass filter just prior to the low-frequency
amplifier. This prevents very low frequencies from being
amplified. Excessive low-frequency energy can damage
the woofer by causing it to "bottom out," also know as
overexcursion, which is equivalent to a mechanical form
of clipping.
Thermal Protection
All amplifiers produce heat. SRM loudspeakers are
designed to be efficient both electrically and thermally.
In the unlikely event of the amplifier overheating,
a built-in thermal switch will activate, muting the
signal.
When the amplifier has cooled down to a safe
operating temperature, the thermal switch resets itself,
and the SRM loudspeaker resumes normal operation.
If the thermal switch activates, try turning down the
level control a notch or two on the mixing console (or
the back of the loudspeaker) to avoid overheating the
amplifier. Be aware that direct sunlight and/or hot stage
lights may be the culprit of an amplifier overheating.
AC Power
Be sure the SRM loudspeaker is plugged into an
outlet that is able to supply the correct voltage specified
for your model. It will continue to operate at lower
voltages, but will not reach full power.
Be sure the electrical service can supply enough
amperage for all the components connected to it.
We recommend that a stiff (robust) supply of AC
power be used because the amplifiers place high
current demands on the AC line. The more power that is
available on the line, the louder the speakers will play
and the more peak output power will be available for a
cleaner, punchier bass. A suspected problem of "poor
bass performance" is often caused by a weak AC supply
to the amplifiers.
Never remove the ground pin on the power
cord or any other component of the SRM
loudspeaker. This is very dangerous.
Care and Maintenance
These loudspeakers will provide many years
of reliable service if you follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture.
If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are
under cover if rain is expected.
•
Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below
freezing temperatures). If you must operate
the loudspeakers in a cold environment, warm
up the voice coils slowly by sending a low-level
signal through them for about 15 minutes prior
to high-power operation.
•
Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets. Only do
this when the power is turned off. Avoid getting
moisture into any of the openings of the
cabinet, particularly where the drivers are
located.
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