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Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com
MK II
Sky System One | SAT 6.5
Owner's Manual
Version 1.2r | 12.19.2005

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  • Page 1 Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, NY 11735 www.abluesky.com MK II Sky System One | SAT 6.5 Owner’s Manual Version 1.2r | 12.19.2005...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 3 Sky System One | SAT 6.5 MK II Introduction _ _ Page 4 What is THX pm3®? _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 Important notes about the SAT 6.5 MII and this owner’s manual _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 What is included? _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself. before operating this product. Opening or removing covers, including any over bottom or side speaker drivers, may expose you to dangerous voltage or other RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating hazards.
  • Page 4: Sky System One | Sat 6.5 Mk Ii Introduction

    � � � � The Blue Sky SAT 6.5 MK II continues this lineage and philosophy of high value and superior performance products. Ultra high quality, THX approved, with a prive vs. performance ratio that cannot be beat.
  • Page 5: Quick 2.1 System Setup Instructions

    For At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is fully operational, and an expanded subwoofer placement guide, please see page 13 ready for use. Begin by playing familiar pieces of music (preferably [Subwoofer Placement Guide].
  • Page 6 A Tour of SAT 6.5 MK II Amplifier & Electronics ��� ��� �� �� ���� ��� ������������� � �� ��� ���� ������ ������� ������������ �� ����� ���������������� ��������� ������������ � ����� �� �� ����� ���������� ��� ����� ��� ��� ����� � �� ����� ���...
  • Page 7 A Tour of SAT 6.5 MK II Amplifier & Electronics XLR INPUT 0dB - This XLR input should be connected to a bass- managed output which includes a 12dB per octave 80Hz high-pass filter, such as the bass-managed outputs on the SUB 15, SUB 12, or BMC.
  • Page 8: Sat 6.5 Mkii Mounting And Placement

    SAT 6.5 MK II Mounting & Placement Center of the tweeter Monitor mounting and placement is often an afterthought, but in order to get the best imaging and overall performance from the SAT 6.5 MK II, it is important to place the speakers correctly. Monitoring Height: Center of the woofer Figure 2 shows the ideal monitoring height, with the SAT 6.5 MK...
  • Page 9: System Signal Flow & Connections

    Cable and connector wiring Use high-quality, shielded cables to connect your console, workstation or other sources to your Blue Sky Monitoring system. Foil-shielded cables, such as Belden 8451, 8761, or 9501 should do quite well. Other high quality cables are available and those that incorporate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection, lowering your systems susceptibility to external interference.
  • Page 10: Expanded Calibration Guide

    Assign the 500-2.5kHz pink noise signal to the left channel only. Instructions for electroacoustic calibration of a 2.1 audio system using a SPL meter and Blue Sky’s test files. Make sure there is nothing coming from the right channel (or any other channels).
  • Page 11: Subwoofer Placement Guide

    10. Subwoofer Placement subwoofer in that location. If not, continue to experiment with the subwoofer location until the most accurate and best response has been achieved. Guide Method 2 Subwoofer placement using a real time analyzer – Such as those So now that my system uses an integral subwoofer, how do I place it in my studio for the best possible low frequency performance? made by Gold Line™...
  • Page 12: Technical Information

    11. Technical Information SAT 6.5 MK II Specifications Amplifiers & Electronics Sealed Enclosure Discrete symmetrical bipolar design with localized feedback Solid .75” MDF with 1” front / rear baffle and internal bracing 100-Watts* into 4-Ohm (6.5” woofer) .01% THD + noise at rated power @ 1 kHz Viscoelastic engergy absorbing front baffle coating .25”...
  • Page 13: Measurement Data

    12. Measurement Data On axis frequency response versus On axis frequency response versus horizontal average of 0 and +/-15 degree average. Horizontal average is comprised of vertical measurements. +/15 degree and +/- 30 degree measurements. On axis frequency response versus 15 and On axis frequency response versus 30 degree horizontal measurements.
  • Page 14: Sat 6.5 Mkii Cabinet Dimensions

    13. SAT 6.5 MK II Cabinet Dimensions �������� ����������� ��������� ������� ��� ���������� ��������� �������� ����������� ��������� ������� ��� ���������� ��������� Page 14...
  • Page 15: Factory Service Instructions

    15. General Contact Instructions Details Service for the U.S. versions of Blue Sky products is available only from our For sales and other enquiries, please contact Blue Sky at: authorized distributor, Group One Ltd., located in Farmingdale, New York. (Service for Blue Sky products outside the United States can be obtained Blue Sky International through local dealers or distributors.) If your monitor needs service, follow...
  • Page 16 Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, NY 11735 www.abluesky.com...

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