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INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROLS
The control labeled "Input Sens." can be used
to match the source unit's output voltage to the
input stage the M1000/1v2 for maximum clean
output. Rotating the control clockwise will result
in higher sensitivity (louder for a given input
voltage). Rotating the control counter-clockwise
will result in lower sensitivity (quieter for a given
input voltage.)
To properly set the amplifier for maximum
clean output, please refer to Appendix A (
) in this manual. After using this procedure,
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you can then adjust the "Input Sens." levels
downward if this is required to achieve the
desired system balance.
Do not increase any "Input Sens." setting for
any channel(s) of any amplifier in the system
beyond the maximum level established during
the procedure outlined in Appendix A (page 12).
Doing so will result in audible distortion and
possible speaker damage.
FILTER CONTROLS
Most speakers are not designed to reproduce
the full range of frequencies audible by the human
ear. For this reason, most speaker systems are
comprised of multiple speakers, each dedicated
to reproducing a specific frequency range. Filters
are used to select which frequency range is sent
to each section of a speaker system. The division
of frequency ranges to different speakers can be
done with passive filters (coils and/or capacitors
between the amplifier outputs and the speakers),
which are acceptable and commonly used
for filtering between mid-range speakers and
tweeters. Filtering between subwoofer systems
and satellite speaker systems is best done with
active filters, which cut off frequency content at
the input to the amplifier. Active filters are more
stable than passive filters and do not introduce
extraneous resistance, which can degrade
subwoofer performance.
The active low-pass filter built into
the M1000/1v2 is designed to attenuate
frequencies above its filter frequency,
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so that the system's subwoofers do not
reproduce any audible midrange content.
This serves to improve tonal balance
and to avoid distortion. Correct use
of the filter can substantially improve
the fidelity of your audio system.
2) LP Filter Operation: The low-pass filter in the
M1000/1v2 is fully variable between 50 Hz and
500 Hz via the "Filter Freq." control knob and
features the ability to select between a moderate
"12dB" per octave or a steep "24dB" per octave
slope via the "LP Filter Mode/Slope" switch.
Depending on the subwoofer system and
the vessel, different slopes may be required to
produce a smooth transition to the mid-bass
speakers in the system. Experiment to find
the slope which best matches the acoustic
requirements of your system.
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