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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson Auro D1200 or D1500 powered subwoofer. The Auro D1500 is a self-powered subwoofer with a 15" woofer and 1,000 Watt class-D power amplifier. The Auro D1200 is a compact and powerful speaker cabinet featuring a 12", long excursion driver, and complemented by a 700 Watt class-D power amplifier.
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Auro D1200 and D1500 Features The Samson Auro D1200 and D1500 powered subwoofers utilize the latest technology in loudspeaker and power amplifier design. Here are some of its main features: • Heavy-duty, 15” for the D1500 and 12” for the D1200 low frequency transducer •...
(Channel A & B) input jacks on the Auro D1200 or D1500 (figure 2). Connect an XLR cable from the THRU output of the Auro D1200 or HIGH PASS output of the Auro D1500 to the line input of your active satellite speaker(s) or power amplifiers (figure 3).
2. THRU Outputs (D1200) - Full range male XLR stereo line outputs. These outputs can be used to connect another subwoofer, or send full Auro D1200 range signal to your main PA loudspeakers. 3. Balanced LINE INPUTS (D1500) - The D1500 features balanced XLR / ¼”...
THRU outputs. 12. DSP - The Auro D1200 DSP has three EQ contour curves: NORMAL, DEEP, and BOOST. The NOR- MAL setting produces the standard frequency response for the subwoofer and works best for most applications.
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Mono Sub Operation In most cases, a common (mono) sub bass setup is preferable. Low frequencies produced by a subwoofer tend to be non-directional. Since low frequency waves take so much space to develop, it is difficult for the ear to tell if sub bass is coming from the left or right side (unless, of course you’re in a very large room).
Auro subwoofer LINE INPUT A, and the mixer’s right output to the right side LINE INPUT B. • If using the Auro D1200, connect the THRU A output to the line input of the left powered satellite, and the THRU B output to the line input of the right satellite.
Setting the Low Pass Filter (LPF) The Auro subwoofer LPF (low pass filter) control gives you the ability to tune the subwoofer to match your sound and room. The LPF control adjusts the internal crossover of the subwoofer from 80Hz-200Hz. Use the below points as guidelines when setting up your sound system, but always use and trust your ears when finding a setting that sounds good and fits your application.
17.7” x 19.7” x 20.9” / 450 mm x 500 mm x 530 mm Weight 53.7 lb / 24.4 kg At Samson, we are continually improving our products, therefore specifications and images are subject to change without notice. Auro Active Subwoofer...
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