Installation Manual

Tactile Sound Transducers
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Tactile Sound Transducers
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Introduction
ank you for purchasing a Clark Synthesis Tactile Sound
®
Transducer (TST), and welcome to the amazing world of
Tactile Sound!
Since 1994, Clark Synthesis has been giving its customers the
ability to experience sound in a completely dierent way. As
you know, most of the sound we hear reaches our ears via
airborne vibrations, like those produced by loudspeakers.
However, there are four additional pathways through which we
perceive acoustic energy, all of which fall into the category of
tactile sound. ese additional pathways include:
• Deep tissue and muscle mass
• Skeletal Joints
• Skin Sensation
• Bone Conduction
To capitalize on these additional means, TST’s have been
designed to deliver high-quality audio to the listener by
producing vibrations over a full range of tactile and audible
frequencies. When attached to a resonant surface, the
Transducers supplement ordinary speakers and subwoofers,
eectively increasing the proportion of tactile sound. As a
result, you feel the natural percussive impact, bringing life to
sound eects like hard footsteps, door slams, plucked strings,
drum beats, and explosive movie eects, all while enjoying
greater clarity, depth, and realism.
Because Transducers increase the perceived “loudness” of
the sound you are hearing, you are able to lower the volume
on your system to a level that is both safer for your ears and
less bothersome to neighbors. Some of the most common
applications for TST’s include home theaters, listening
rooms, outdoor decks, military simulators, theme park
attractions, game chairs, professional music, and swimming
pools.
In home theaters and listening rooms, our Transducers
provide the user with a greater depth of experience when
watching movies, listening to music, and playing video
games.
For outdoor applications, our AW339 All-Weather
Transducers mount underneath decks, keeping the audio
equipment out-of-sight while transferring audio to the
surface of the deck.
Many military and ight simulator companies use our
TST329 Gold Transducers to bring a greater sense of
realism to training exercises.
Pool enthusiasts use our Diluvio™ Underwater
Loudspeakers to send full-range audio into the water,
providing high-quality underwater music.
As you can see, the uses for our Transducers are many
and the experience is amazing! We are glad you chose
Clark Synthesis Transducers and we hope your listening
experience takes you to new levels of acoustical enjoyment!
!
1. DO NOT DROP THE TRANSDUCER- e Transducer can be damaged both internally and externally if dropped.
Damage caused by dropping the Transducer is not covered under the warranty.
2. DO NOT EXPOSE THE TRANSDUCER TO HIGH DISTORTION LEVELS- Exposing the Transducer to high levels
of distortion may damage the unit. is type of damage is not covered under the warranty. If the Transducer stops
playing, it is likely that the built-in protection circuit has activated. In the event this happens, turn the amplier o
for approximately 60 seconds to allow the circuit to reset. Turn down the volume on the input signal and amplier.
Operate the system at lower volume levels to avoid overloading the Transducer.
3. USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING IN FURNITURE- If using this Transducer on a chair, sofa, or couch, insure
the Transducer is protected from hitting the oor and from entanglement with any recliner components. Severe
damage may occur to the wiring. is type of damage is not covered under the warranty.
4. CABLE PLACEMENT- Use caution when running the cable from the amplier to the Transducer. Do not lay the
cable in high-trac areas where tripping or entanglement may occur.
5. DO NOT CARRY THE TRANSDUCER BY THE CABLE- Never carry the Transducer by its cable. is can damage
the strain relief and internal wiring of the Transducer. Damage of this type will not be covered under the warranty.
6. DO NOT REMOVE THE STRAIN RELIEF- Removing or altering the strain relief tting (connecting the wire to the
thumper) may permanently damage the Transducer. is tting is carefully installed at the factory. Any alteration or
adjustment of this tting will void the warranty.
7. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT- Exposure to excessive heat will result in internal temperatures that can cause damage to
the components. Damage caused by neglect will not be covered under warranty.
8. STORAGE- Insure the components are adequately protected when storing or transporting.
9. USE PROPER AMPLIFICATION- Insure the Transducer is being powered by an amplier that is stable at 4 ohms
and delivers at least 100 to 150 watts into 4 ohms per Transducer.
10. EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROLS- Do not use with external volume controls rated at less than 100 watts.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
Before you drill holes and run wires, take a few moments to review this Installation Guide. en plan
out the steps you’ll need to take for your particular application. is will save you time in the end and
reduce the possibility of errors and/or damage to the Transducer.