Temblor T8 ™ Active Studio Subwoofer Owner’s Manual ® www.presonus.
Table of Contents 1 Overview — 1 1.1 Introduction — 1 1.2 Summary of Temblor T8 Features — 1 2 Hookup — 2 2.1 What is in the Box — 2 2.2 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls — 2 2.2 2.1.1 Inputs — 2 2.1.2 Outputs — 2 2.1.3 Power — 3 2.1.4 User Controls — 3 Hookup Diagrams — 4 2.2.1 Basic Setup — 4 2.2.2 Advanced Setup — 5 2.2.3 Home Theater Setup — 6 3 Tutorials — 7 3.1 Subwoofer Placement — 7 3.2 Level Calibration — 7 4 Resources — 9 4.1 Technical Specifications — 9 4.
1 1.1 Overview Introduction 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® Temblor™ T8 active studio subwoofer. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the T8 utilizing highgrade components to ensure optimum performance that will last. The Temblor T8 is an active subwoofer featuring a down-firing 8-inch glasscomposite driver with a high-density rubber surround in a front-ported cabinet.
2 2.1 Hookup What is in the Box 2 Hookup 2.1 What is in the Box Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual In addition to this manual, your Temblor T8 package contains the following: •• (1) PreSonus Temblor T8 powered subwoofer •• (1) IEC power cable •• (1) 2M ¼” TRS to TRS cable 2.2 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls 2.1.1 Inputs Line-level Inputs: The Temblor T8 provides a choice of two input pairs: a pair of balanced ¼” TRS inputs and one pair of RCA unbalanced inputs.
2 2.2 Hookup Rear-Panel Connections and Controls Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual 2.1.3 Power IEC Power Connection: Your Temblor T8 accepts a standard IEC power cord. Warning: Do not remove the center grounding prong or use a separate ground-lift adapter, as this could result in electric shock. Power Switch: This is the On/Off switch. The power status is indicated by the illuminated logo on the front of the cabinet. Power User Tip: Your Temblor T8 features a Standby mode.
2 2.2 Hookup Hookup Diagrams 2.2 Hookup Diagrams Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual 2.2.
2 2.2 Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Hookup Hookup Diagrams 2.2.
2 2.2 Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Hookup Hookup Diagrams 2.2.
3 3.1 Tutorials Subwoofer Placement 3 Tutorials 3.1 Subwoofer Placement Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual The goal of proper subwoofer placement is to set up your system so that your subwoofer acts as a natural extension of your full-range monitors without boosting the overall bass response of your room or exaggerating any one frequency or frequency range.
3 3.2 Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Level Calibration 2. Turn your Temblor T8 and your full-range monitors’ input levels to their lowest setting. 3. Play pink noise through your speakers. You should not hear anything yet. 4. Begin slowly increasing the volume of your left monitor until the acoustic level of the pink noise reaches 82 dB SPL on your SPL meter when measured at your listening position. Turn off your left monitor and repeat with your right monitor.
4 4.1 Resources Technical Specifications 4 Resources 4.1 Technical Specifications Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual INPUTS 2- Balanced ¼” TRS 2- Unbalanced RCA OUTPUTS 2- Balanced ¼” TRS (full range with 80 Hz HPF option) 2- Unbalanced RCA (full range with 80 Hz HPF option) PERFORMANCE Frequency Response 30 Hz – 200 Hz Low Pass Filter Frequency 50 – 130 Hz (variable) Signal-to-Noise Ratio >98 dB (A-weighted) THD 0.
Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual 4 4.3 Resources Troubleshooting 4.3 Troubleshooting No power. First ensure that your Temblor T8 is plugged in. If it’s connected to a power conditioner, verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning. If it is, yet there is still no power to the T8, contact PreSonus for a repair. No audio.
4 4.4 Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Resources Warranty Exclusions and Limitations: This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to follow instructions in the applicable owner’s manual or improper operation, rental, product modification, alteration, or neglect. 2. Damage from improper grounding, faulty wiring (AC and signal), faulty equipment, or connection to a voltage range outside published specifications (see applicable owner’s manual). 3.
4 4.4 Temblor T8 Owner’s Manual Resources Warranty How to Get Warranty Service (USA): 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http:// www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process. 2. Contact our Technical Support Department at (225) 216-7887 or log a support ticket at: http://support.presonus.com.
Dinner is Served Added bonus: PreSonus’ previously Top Secret recipe for… Rice Dressing Ingredients: •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 1lb ground beef 1 lb chopped chicken liver 1 onion (diced) 2 green peppers (diced) 4-6 celery stalks (diced) 2 garlic cloves (minced) ¼ C. chopped fresh parsley 3 C. chicken stock 6 C. cooked rice 1 Tbs. oil Salt and pepper to taste Cayenne pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: 1. 2. 3. In a large pot, heat oil on medium high and add meat, salt, and pepper to taste.
Temblor T8 ™ Active Studio Subwoofer Owner’s Manual ® 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 www.presonus.
