User's Manual

Page 4 • User Manual • Introduction & Important Notes
1. SAT 265 Introduction
World-renowned for their accurate, full-range sound, Blue Sky studio
monitoring systems are used in critical listening applications by audio
professionals in a wide variety of industry sectors. Emmy Award-winning
sound editor Eric Lalicata, Grammy Award-winning engineer/remixer Roger
Sanchez and legendary Talking Heads keyboard/guitarist Jerry Harrison all
rely on Blue Sky speakers to check the accuracy of their work before it
goes public. And it’s the same story at film sound facility Skywalker Sound
and broadcaster ESPN, where Blue Sky speakers once again provide an
important link in the production chain.
Blue Sky’s fresh approach to studio monitor design delivers the highest
possible ratio of performance to cost, in turn providing the highest value
to our customers.
Making the subwoofer (SUB) an integral part of the monitoring system
design enables the SAT 265 studio monitor to be positioned for the
best imaging, and the SUB to be positioned for the best bass response.
Relieving the SAT 265 studio monitor of the requirement to reproduce the
low frequencies means that the uncompromising sealed-box design, can
combine with sophisticated bass management electronics, to provide a
seamless transition between the SAT 265 and SUB.
It all adds up to accurate, full range sound.
To that end we are proud to introduce the SAT 265. Blue Sky’s SAT 265 is a
2-way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, High Output Near-Field Monitor which features
two 6.5” high excursion hemispherical woofers and a 1” dual ring radiator
tweeter with integral waveguide, for superior off-axis response.
The SAT 265 is powered by a dedicated low distortion 100-Watt amplifier
for each of the 6.5” woofers, and a low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for
the tweeter. The SAT 265 effortlessly delivers clean and accurate sound
with a frequency response of 80Hz to 30kHz +/-3.0dB (200Hz to 15kHz
+/-1.5dB).
For full compatibility with Blue Sky’s SUB 15 Universal, SUB 212, SUB 12
and BMC (Bass Management Controller). The rear panel also has controls
for “full space” (placement in a room) or “half space” (mounted in a baffle
wall) operation, along with HF level trims, as well as controls for variable gain
settings. The SAT 265 is designed to provide the best performance in the
vertical configuration.
The SAT 265 has been designed to integrate perfectly with Blue Sky’s new
SUB 212. The SUB 212 is a sealed box, push-pull, 400-Watt subwoofer.
The push-pull configuration reduces distortion, provides increased output,
and features an anechoic frequency response of 25Hz to 200Hz, +/-3dB.
In addition, the SUB 212 also has built-in 2.1 bass management electronics
with both a 4th order 80Hz Linkwitz-Riley low-pass filter and a 2nd order
80Hz high-pass filter that is perfectly matched to the response of the SAT
265 (the SUB 212 is also compatible with the SAT 265, SAT 6.5 and SAT
5).
When combined, the SAT 265 and SUB 212 provide a stunningly accurate
and engaging, full-range monitoring system. We know you will agree...
Thank you for choosing Blue Sky!
3. The SAT 265, what is
included?
Each SAT 265 includes the items listed below. Please carefully unpack each
item and inspect the components for damage. If any part of the system has
been damaged, please contact the dealer that supplied the product or Blue
Sky directly.
SAT 265 Inventory:
1 SAT 265
1 Power Cable
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card
2. Important notes about the
SAT 265 and this manual.
Voltage Selector Switch:
Prior to powering this unit, please confirm that the voltage selector switch,
located on the back of the SAT 265, has been set to the correct voltage
setting. If you are unsure of the type of power that is supplied to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company.
Subwoofer Requirements:
For proper operation, the SAT 265 requires the use of subwoofer. Because
of the prodigious output capabilities of SAT 265, as compared to the SAT 6.5
for example, a SAT 265 monitoring system requires a minimum of one SUB
212 for 2.1 operation and one or two are recommended for 5.1 operation.
Please note, that these recommendations are not set in stone and will be
dependent on room size, room acoustics and will also be influenced by the
specific application / output requirements of the user.
This Owner’s Manual:
This manual addresses SAT 265 stereo / 2.1 applications. For information
about 5.1 (or beyond) setup, please consult the manual that comes with the
BMC MK II or visit the Blue Sky web site (address listed below).
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and contact Blue Sky International
if you have any comments or questions. Contact information can be found
on page 16 or you can visit: www.abluesky.com
Voltage
Selector Switch
INPUT
GAIN
POWER
Replace Only with Same
Rating and Type
made in China
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
200mv = 90 dB/1m
!
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
designed in the USA
230V
3.15A T
250V
ON
WARNING:
SET VOLTAGE
SWITCH BEFORE
TURNING ON
POWER
MAX INPUT +24 dBu
MAX INPUT +12 dBu
Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com
R
REF
-3
-6
-9
-12
800mv = 90 dB/1m
SAT 265
BAFFLE
COMPENSATION
TWEETER
LEVEL
-1
-2
-3
-5
-2
-1
1
2
115/230 VAC
50/60HZ
375 WATTS
active monitor
3 x 100W
tri-amplified
115V
6.0A T
250V
PUSH
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