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Page 1: Revel Ultima Sub
Revel Ultima Sub 30 ® ™ ®... - Page 2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat- ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
10. Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than specified. 11. Never attempt to repair this product yourself. If a problem occurs, contact your Revel retailer. 12. Never expose this unit to extremely high or low temperatures. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
A REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 WITH CROSSOVER ...19 MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER AND MULTIPLE REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 SUBWOOFERS WITH CROSSOVERS...20 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER AND A REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 WITHOUT HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER ...21 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ...22 PLACEMENT OVERVIEW ...22 GENERAL PLACEMENT GUIDELINES ...23 SOUND MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES...25... -
Page 5: Introduction
Save these instructions for future reference. The REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 is covered by a limited warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase and aid in any service- related questions. -
Page 6: Description
DESCRIPTION The REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 powered subwoofer system features a unique transducer that combines brute-force capabilities unprece- dented in home loudspeakers with a new level of low frequency nuance and refinement. Combined with the huge internal power capability, the result is a new standard of bass performance and adaptability for home entertainment systems. -
Page 7: Auxiliary Bass Radiator
AUXILIARY BASS RADIATOR Each REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 also includes an auxiliary bass radi- ator (on the cabinet bottom) with the following attributes: • 15-inch (381 mm) cast frame • Produces up to 2.2-inch (55.9 mm) peak-to-peak excursion that serves to dramatically increase output at the lowest frequencies,... -
Page 8: Unpacking
1. At the final placement choice (see System Optimization on page 22), set the packaged REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 on a rug or other soft material in the upright position. Open the top flaps and set aside the cardboard filler. It contains the power cord, the owner’s manual, test CD, and 3 ⁄... -
Page 9: Inspecting The Revel Ultima Sub 30
Revel dealer for further assistance. Keep all packing materials for future shipping. In the unlikely event a product will need repair, Revel will only accept a unit in its origi- nal shipping carton. Using any other packing materials may result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Layout
18 to 80 Hz, across a bandwidth from 0.1 to 1.0 octaves, with level boost up to 6 dB or level cut to -14 dB. REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 Owner’s Manual Figure 4. The REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30’s rear panel... - Page 11 AUX OUTPUT : Use stereo XLR (balanced) connectors or RCA (unbalanced) jacks to loop input audio signals to additional REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 subwoofers (if present). Both out- puts are 0 dBv (nominal)/+20 dBv (maximum). The XLR out- put is pin 2 high.
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Page 12: Connections
TRIGGER Power and Music/Film : When POWER ON MODE is set to 12V Trigger , applying a steady 12 Vdc voltage to the TRIGGER Power terminals will turn on the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30. When CONTOUR is set to External Trigger , applying a steady 12 Vdc voltage to the TRIGGER Music/Film terminals will auto- matically select the Film contour response. -
Page 13: Applications
APPLICATIONS The REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 powered subwoofer system is very flexible and can be configured for use in various applications with associated external components. As an aid, use the chart below to quickly locate an application with configuration characteristics that is closest to your desired system. -
Page 14: Multi-Channel Controller With Crossover Anda Revel Ultima Sub 30
APPLICATIONS (Continued) MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER WITH CROSSOVER AND A REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 In this application, the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30’s internal filter is bypassed and the multi-channel controller’s crossover is used instead, as shown in Figure 5. Multi-Channel Controller (Decoder) -
Page 15: Multi-Channel Controller With Crossover And Multiple Revel Ultima Sub 30 Subwoofers
MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER WITH CROSSOVER AND MULTIPLE REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 SUB- WOOFERS Multiple REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 subwoofers can be connected in a “daisy-chain” with a multi-channel controller (using its crossover) and power amplifier, as shown in Figure 6. Left Input... -
Page 16: Multi-Channel Controller Anda Revel Ultima Sub 30 With Crossover
APPLICATIONS (Continued) MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER AND A REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 WITH CROSSOVER In this application, the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30’s internal crossover is used to interconnect a home theater multi-channel controller, as shown in Figure 7. Multi-Channel Controller (Decoder) (rear) -
Page 17: Surround-Sound Processor With Crossover And
SURROUND-SOUND PROCESSOR WITH CROSSOVER AND REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 SPEAKERS IN STEREO Two REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 speakers can be used for stereo bass with a surround-sound processor after it is configured for left and right subwoofer outputs, as shown in Figure 8. -
Page 18: Multi-Channel Controller And Revel Ultima Sub 30 Subwoofers With Crossovers In Stereo
MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER AND REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 SUBWOOFERS WITH CROSSOVERS IN STEREO Using internal crossovers, two REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 subwoofers can also be set up for stereo bass with a multi-channel controller, as shown in Figure 9. Multi-Channel Controller (Decoder) -
Page 19: Stereo Power Amplifier And
STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER AND A REVEL SUB 30 WITH CROSSOVER The most common two-channel application is interconnecting the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 between a stereo preamplifier and the main power amplifier, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. How to connect... -
Page 20: Multi-Channel Controller And Multiple Revel Ultima Sub 30 Subwoofers With Crossovers
MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER AND MULTIPLE REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 SUBWOOFERS WITH CROSSOVERS Multiple REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 subwoofers (using their inter- nal crossovers) can be connected in a “daisy-chain” with a multi- channel controller and power amplifier, as shown in Figure 11. -
Page 21: Stereo Power Amplifier Anda Revel Ultima Sub 30 Without High-Pass Crossover
REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 to the main loudspeakers. If you plan to use the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 without a high- pass crossover (see Figure 12), contact your Revel dealer for help in... -
Page 22: System Optimization
REVEL LOW FREQUENCY OPTIMIZER (LFO) software, or other high resolution ( or better) measurement systems. The latest Revel LFO software can be downloaded at www.revelspeakers.com. This system pro- vides the high-resolution data needed for useful low-frequency mea- surements. -
Page 23: General Placement Guidelines
(see alternate placement). Simply use the Revel LFO test signals disc, and the LOW FREQUENCY OPTIMIZER will plot the results of the measure- ment at each speaker or listener (microphone) location. - Page 24 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION GENERAL PLACEMENT GUIDELINES (Continued) • For best results, place the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 near solid walls to reinforce bass response, and avoid windows which can rattle and transmit sound to the outside world. • If you plan to use two REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 subwoofers...
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Page 25: Sound Measurement Guidelines
Remember that peaks (below the subwoofer crossover frequency) can be eliminated by the proper adjustment of the REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30’s EQ controls, but most dips cannot be corrected. Therefore, the most impor- tant objective is to find locations that result in the minimum number and severity of dips. -
Page 26: Selecting Crossover Points And Slopes
70 or even 60 Hz. In general, the crossover point should be set as high as possible to optimize the system’s dynamic range and to minimize distortion. Consult your Revel dealer for additional information on choosing crossover frequencies and slopes. REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30... -
Page 27: Cabinet Care
CABINET CARE The REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 cabinet has a paint finish and does not require any routine maintenance. Use a soft cloth, dampened with water only, to remove any fingerprints or to wipe off dust. Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming. -
Page 28: Obtaining Service
If your Revel component requires service, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, whether to contact Harman Specialty Group for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. -
Page 29: Specifications
Our research has developed a series of tests that represent a great leap forward in making measurements that dramatically contribute to our goal of accurately reproducing music or film. REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 specifications for the subwoofer and amplifier are as follows: SUBWOOFER... -
Page 30: Revel Ultima Sub
Switch: 12 V Trigger or AUTO Revel, a division of Harman Specialty Group, constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Revel publications are subject to change without notice. - Page 31 NOTES REVEL ULTIMA SUB 30 Owner’s Manual...
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