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  • Page 1 SB8A /SB10A U UIDE A1-00001-10 F a u l t L i m i t Power Bass Level 120W Maximu channel ’’ ’’ Ω RISK O SHOCK RISQUE CTRIQUE ’ è é à l’ é Refer servicing to qualified personnel iè...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.9 Maximum Loads This guide is subject to change without notice. We recommend you to regularly 6.10 F5 amplifier load check the Funktion-One website for the latest version of this document. 6.11 F81.2 amplifier load Funktion-One Research Limited Hoyle, Horsham Road, Beare Green,...

  • Page 3: Safety And Regulations

    No naked flame sources such as lit candles should be placed on the equipment. THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES The SB8A/SB10A is a Class I appliance and MUST be connected with a three- This device must be powered exclusively by earth connected mains sockets in CAUSED TO PERSONS, THINGS OR DATA DUE TO AN IMPROPER OR wire cable to a mains outlet with a safety earth connection.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    2.2 Obtaining service Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012. If your Funktion-One product require service contact your local distributor to raise a claim, a distributor list can We declare that the listed products are in the conformity with the We declare that the listed products are in the conformity with the be found at www.funktion-one.com.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 3.1 Welcome 3.3 Unboxing The SB8A and SB10A pack contains almost everything you need to get going. You should find the following Thank you for purchasing this Funktion-One system. hardware within the system packaging: This user guide includes the information you will need to configure the system correctly, ensuring you enjoy its full sonic capabilities.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SB8A SB10A Channels LF output power (8Ω) 300W Satellite output power (8Ω) 2 x 75W Frequency response (LF) SB8A: 50-150Hz / SB10A: 40-140Hz 480mm (1’-6 7/8’’’’) 393mm Frequency response (Satellite) SB8A: 150-20kHz / SB10A: 140Hz-20kHz (1’-3 1/12’’’’) THD+N(%) 0.005% - 0.5%...

  • Page 7: Operation

    5.1 Amplifier front panel 5.2 Amplifier indications The SB8 amplifier has been carefully designed to meet Funktion-One’s exacting standards of audio fidelity and The LEDs on the amplifier indicate the amplifiers status. reliability. The shock mounted module houses an analogue signal processing board with active crossover and limiter, a three channel pulse width modulation (Class D) amplifier and universal switch mode power supply.

  • Page 8: Connections

    SB8A /SB10A U UIDE CONNECTIONS 6.1 Input Connections 6.4 Identifying the correct cable This section explains how to choose the correct cable type for connecting your audio source with the SB8A/ SB10A system. SOURCE OUTPUT CABLE REQUIRED AMPLIFIER INPUT XLR - Balanced...

  • Page 9: Output Connections

    The NL4 is a 4-pin connector, but only two pins are in use. Both NL4 and NL2 cable connectors will mate with the NL4 socket on the SB8A/SB10A. 6.6 Recommended loudspeakers Both the SB8A and SB10A can power the F5, F55, F81.2 or F101.2 but for a balanced sound we recommend the following systems: SB8A – 2 x F5 “Click”...

  • Page 10: F5 Amplifier Load

    SB8A /SB10A U UIDE 6.10 Connecting your system 6.11 F5 amplifier load A1-00001-10 Left A1-00001-10 Left Right Right Replace fuse Fault Replace fuse Fault with same Output Output with same Output Output type and rating: type and rating: Limit Limit...

  • Page 11: Analogue Signal Processing

    7.1 Signal path 8.1 Loudspeaker placement The SB8A/SB10A input board performs a number of important functions that are useful to understand. Unlike most active/powered speakers, the SB8A/SB10A is 100% analogue, with no DSP or digital conversion. To enjoy the full dimension available from stereo, choose a listening position midway between the satellites and This block diagram shows the internal signal path of the SB8A/SB10A.
  • Page 12 SB8A /SB10A U UIDE SETUP 8.2 Installed vertical aiming 8.3 Installed horizontal aiming When considering your satellites position take into consideration the required coverage area and the average Avoid aiming your satellites straight into a room, this can increase side wall reflections causing coverage gaps listening position.
  • Page 13 SB8A /SB10A U UIDE SETUP 8.3 Fitting the F5 wall mount bracket 8.4 F5 mic stand mounting 1. Remove the two M6 bracket screws from the F5 enclosure. The 3/8’’ mounting point allows the F5 to be mounted to a mic stand, simply insert the thread into the insert and rotate the stand boom clockwise to secure (Check the stands SWL capacity).
  • Page 14 SB8A /SB10A U UIDE SETUP 8.5 Fitting the F5 yoke 8.6 Fitting F5 the yoke continued... 1. Remove the two M6 yoke bolts from the F5 enclosure. 1. Stand mounted configuration. 2. Orientate the yoke as shown in the image below, using the two M6 bolts, split washers and washers fix the 2.
  • Page 15 SB8A /SB10A U UIDE SETUP 8.7 Fitting the F81.2 wall mount bracket 8.8 Fitting the F81.2 yoke 1. Remove the two M6 bracket screws from the F81.2 enclosure. 1. Remove the two M6 yoke bolts from the F81.2 enclosure. Orientate the yoke as shown and slide it into position over the cabinet 2.

  • Page 16: Timing Optimisation

    SB8A /SB10A U UIDE SETUP TIMING OPTIMISATION 8.9 Fitting the F81.2 yoke continued... 9.1Position tuning 1. Stand mounted configuration. With any multi-way loudspeaker system for maximum accuracy and listening pleasure it’s very important to have the different frequency bands synchronised in time. At the crossover frequency it is even more critical where more than one speaker is reproducing the same frequency range.

  • Page 17: Using The Polarity Switch

    SB8A /SB10A U UIDE 9.2 Using the polarity switch to assist phase alignment 9.3 Room acoustics Whilst playing music with a defined kick drum and percussive bassline, switch the bass polarity to A typical home environment will have hard reflective walls and ceiling which will add a degree of confusion to negative.

  • Page 18: Appendix

    Typically this functions by leaving the quieter tracks alone, and turning down the loud tracks. Whilst this is a good idea in principle, when playing music from a phone into the SB8A/SB10A, you may find the maximum output is limited as a result of the volume normalisation. This is because the input sensitivity of Because most rooms have similar physical dimensions to bass waves, resonances or “room modes”...

  • Page 19: Sound Waves

    SB8A /SB10A U UIDE 10.3 Sound Waves 10.4 Useful dB Increments Sound waves are modulation of air pressure. The metric unit of pressure is a Pascal, a force of one newton 1 dB – smallest audible change in level for an average listener over an area of one meter squared.

  • Page 20: Recommended Further Reading

    10.5 Recommended further reading “Friendly” introductions to acoustics: • Why you hear what you hear by Eric Heller • Acoustics and Psychoacoustics by Jamie Angus and David Howard Room acoustics: • Sound Reproduction by Floyd Toole • Recording Studio Design by Phillip Newell •...

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