Peavey Dark Matter DM 115 Sub Operating Manual page 3

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DM 115 Sub & DM 118 Sub
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Thank you for purchasing the Peavey Dark Matter Series DM ™ 115 or DM 118 Sub. The DM 115 and 118 Subs feature an
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ultra-reliable power section that provides a total of 800 watts of peak available power with DDT ™ compression. These powered
enclosures also feature a 15" heavy-duty woofer with a 3" voice coil for the DM 115 Sub and an 18" heavy-duty woofer with
a 3" voice coil for the DM 118 Sub. The DM Subs provide a balanced input via a combination jack that accepts balanced TRS
1/4" input as well as a balanced XLR input. There are two balanced thru high pass XLR outputs, and a full-range XLR output.
There is an adjustable Level control, as well as a combination LED indicator, that illuminates when power is on and when the
"soft-limiting" DDT circuit is activated.
Features
• Vented bass powered subwoofer enclosures
• 800 watts peak available power
• 15" premium heavy-duty woofer (DM 115 Sub)
• 18" premium heavy-duty woofer (DM 118 Sub)
• Power amp has forced air cooling for maximum reliability
• Internal line level low-pass/high-pass crossover network
• Fully adjustable Kosmos C for increased bass impact
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• XLR/1/4" combo jack input
• Two high-pass XLR outputs, and one full-range thru XLR output
• Polarity switch for polarity reversal of subwoofer
• Ground lift switch for lifting cable shield from ground
• Full-coverage heavy-duty perforated steel grill
• Steel handles
• Compact dimensions for a 15" or 18" woofer based sub
• Threaded pole mount with speaker pole included
• DM 118 Sub only: Large heavy-duty locking caster with damped bearings
DESCRIPTION
The Peavey DM Sub is a compact, vented, powered subwoofer system utilizing a 15" or 18" heavy-duty woofer, coupled to a
power amplifier, with 800 watts peak available power. The full-length black perforated steel grille and sturdy steel handles
provide protection and a professional appearance.
The DM Sub features an internal line-level crossover with two high-pass outputs, independently electrically buffered; and one
full-range thru output, also electrically buffered.
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Peavey's exclusive Kosmos C bass enhancer for extra bass punch from very low frequency program material is incorporated
for maximum versatility.
A threaded pole-mount system provides a sturdy and stable platform to mount a suitably equipped speaker system above the
sub woofer. The DM Series of two-way powered speakers are excellent partners for the DM Sub.
The DM Sub speaker system power amplifier providing the power is a low-distortion, ultra-reliable, fan-cooled unit providing a
total of 800W peak available power for the system. The power supply for the power amp is a switch-mode type for low weight
and high efficiency. The amplifier features our DDT compression, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping.
Cooling is provided via a low-noise fan for reliable operation under any conditions.
Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack with balanced input to the preamp/EQ electronics, and a level
control.
An independent pair of High-Pass Outputs provides a buffered and balanced output signal for a pair of satellite speakers to
carry the high range of the music, via a pair of male XLR jacks.