Specification Sheet

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Thump Boosted/Freeplay/CRBT/Reach/ProDX Positioning
Test Different Locations: Don’t settle prematurely on a location for your
Thump Boosted, Freeplay, Reach, ProDX or CR monitor. Experiment; try placing
the device in several different promising locations. While trial-and-error may
not be the most scientific way to find a good spot for your equipment, it is often
the only practical way to assure the best possible performance.
Central Location to mix position: For the CRBT, place the monitors in a
central location. Placing the audio streaming device near the speaker is best.
The Thump Boosted, Freeplay, Reach and ProDX should also be central to the
Bluetooth device to which it is connected.
Avoid physical obstructions: Any barriers along the “line of sight” between
devices will degrade a radio signal. Plaster or brick walls tend to have the most
negative impact, but really any obstruction including cabinets or furniture
will weaken the signal to some degree. Obstructions tend to reside closer
to floor level so placing your Thump Boosted/Freeplay/CRBT/ProDX/Reach
on an elevated surface decreases this risk. Also avoid reflective surfaces
whenever possible. Some signals literally bounce off of windows, mirrors,
metal file cabinets and stainless steel countertops, lessening both range and
performance.
Avoid radio interference: Place the Thump Boosted/Freeplay/CRBT/
ProDX/Reach and your Bluetooth at least 1 m (3 feet) away from other
home appliances that send wireless signals in the same frequency range.
Such appliances include Wi-Fi routers, some microwave ovens, cordless
telephones, baby monitors, and home automation equipment like X-10
devices. Any appliance that transmits in the same general range as 802.11b or
802.11g (2.4 GHz) can generate interference. Likewise, install the unit away
from electrical equipment that also generates interference. Avoid electric
fans, other motors, and fluorescent lighting. Many Wi-Fi routers can switch to
the 5 GHz frequency that can reduce intereference with Bluetooth.