SAT 6.5 EXR Extended Range Near-Field active studio monitor Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA • T: +1 516 249 1399 • F +1 516 249 8870 www.abluesky.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • CONTENTS Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Page 2 • User Manual - Contents Safety Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 3 SAT 6.5 EXR Introduction_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 Important Notes About the SAT 6.5 EXR & This Manual _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 What is included?_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 SAT 6.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - Follow all warnings on this product and in the 12. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers, including any over bottom or side speaker drivers, may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 1 - 3 • INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT NOTES 1. SAT 6.5 EXR Introduction 2. Blue Sky is a philosophy. We design each product to represent the highest ratio possible of performance to cost, providing the highest value added to our customers. We will continually seek out opportunities to utilize the talent of the Blue Sky team to realize this philosophy.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • SAT 6.5 EXR FEATURES OVERVIEW 1. 2. 3. Multi-Aperture Acoustic Diffraction Absorber - To reduce destructive cabinet diffraction reflections, Blue Sky has developed and incorporated into the baffle, the proprietary “Multi-Aperture Acoustic Diffraction Absorber”, which helps to maintain smooth on and off axis frequency response throughout the critical HF frequency range, without the need for a large wave guide or horn.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 5 • A TOUR OF THE SAT 6.5 EXR AMPLIFIER & ELECTRONICS SAT 6.5 EXR R active monitor 2 x 100W 1 2 3 Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, NY 11735 www.abluesky.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 5 • A TOUR OF THE SAT 6.5 EXR AMPLIFIER & ELECTRONICS 1. 40Hz (Extended Range) XLR INPUT 0dB / -10dB Dip-Switches - These dip-switches control the 10dB input “pad” on the 40Hz Input. With both dip-switches in the LEFT position, the -10dB pad is in circuit. With both switches in the RIGHT position, it is out of circuit. Max input in the 0dB position is +14 dBu, in the -10dB position it is +24 dBu. Refer to page 5 for more information [SAT 6.5 EXR Feature Overview]. 2.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 6 • MOUNTING & PLACEMENT Monitor mounting and placement is often an afterthought, but in order to get the best imaging and overall performance from the SAT 6.5 EXR, it is important to place the speakers correctly. Monitoring Height: Figure 1 shows the ideal monitoring height, with the SAT 6.5 EXR located perfectly at seated ear height, with the cabinet in recommended vertical configuration.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 7 • SYSTEM SIGNAL FLOW & CONNECTIONS SAT 6.5 EXR R active monitor 2 x 100W SAT 6.5 EXR Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, NY 11735 www.abluesky.com 80Hz Monitor Output B (going to the 40Hz inputs on the SAT 6.5 EXRs) REF -9 -12 -6 BAFFLE COMPENSATION -5 -3 -2 -1 TWEETER LEVEL 2 1 -1 -2 WARNING: SET VOLTAGE SWITCH BEFORE TURNING ON POWER 230V 1.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 8 • QUICK 2.1 SYSTEM SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Blue Sky monitoring systems leave the factory fully calibrated. With the gain control on the SAT 6.5 EXR set to the reference mark, a 200mV (-11.7dBu) pink noise signal, with a bandwidth of 500 to 2kHz, will yield 90dB SPL at 1 meter. With the gain on the SUB 12 set to the reference mark, or -9dB on the SUB 15, 100mV (-13.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 9 • EXPANDED CALIBRATION GUIDE Instructions for electroacoustic calibration of a 2.1 audio system using a SPL meter and Blue Sky’s test files. Before starting this procedure you will need to download BlueSkyTestFiles. zip (an 18 MB zip file) by going to www.abluesky.com website. To download the test file, “Right Click” and select “Save Target As”. The file will begin downloading once a location has been selected.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 10 • SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT GUIDE So now that my system uses an integral subwoofer, how do I place it in my studio for the best possible low frequency performance? The low frequency response and efficiency of a subwoofer are heavily influenced by the acoustics of the playback environment. More specifically, the response is influenced by the room’s dimensional ratios, types of construction and location of the subwoofer within that environment.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 11 • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS SAT 6.5 EXR Specifications Enclosure .75” MDF with 1” front / rear baffle and internal bracing .25” x 20 inserts for attachment of OmniMount type 60 brackets Dimensions (H x W x D): 14.75” (374 mm) x 10” (254 mm) W x 14.13” (358.9 mm) D* *For complete dimensions see diagram below Weight: 35.5 lbs. (16.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • 12 • MEASUREMENT DATA Conditions: All SAT 6.5 EXR measurements were made outdoors on a 58 inch stand at a distance of 1 meter. Since a 58 inch stand is not tall enough for accurate low-frequency measurements, a 1 meter ground plane measurement was also made and spliced in at 125 Hz on all measurements, to generate full frequency response.
SAT 6.5 EXR USER MANUAL • FACTORY SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS, GENERAL CONTACT DETAILS & RECYCLING INFORMATION 13. Factory Service Instructions 14. General Contact Details Service for the U.S. versions of Blue Sky products is available only from our authorized distributor, Group One Ltd., located in Farmingdale, New York. (Service for Blue Sky products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA • T: +1 516 249 1399 • F +1 516 249 8870 www.abluesky.
