SbA760 User Manual Electro-Voice® SbA760 User Manual
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Table of Contents 0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking and Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 1 Setup and Connections .................................................................................................................................
0. Introduction Congratulations! In buying an Electro-Voice® SbA760 you decided on getting one of today’s most advanced active subwoofers incorporating sophisticated technology. The active 15" subwoofer SbA760 with integrated 760 watt power amplifier has been specially designed to provide fundamental bass support for professional full-range and multi-channel cabinets. Through the integrated electronic frequency crossover of the SbA760 setting up an active stereo multi-channel system is truly simple.
1. Quick Start Caution: Before switching on the power of the SbA760 always set the LEVEL control to its counterclockwise stop. A playing sound source could otherwise lead to extreme output levels. This Quick Start Manual outlines the set up and operation of a SbA760 used as add-on subwoofer together with a Powermixer (see configuration examples). The operation procedures are equivalent for other mixers. 1. Set up your Powermixer system as usual and connect a signal source to the power mixer (e.g.
2. Controls Input L/Mono, Input R Electronically balanced inputs for the connection of highlevel signal sources such as mixers, signal processors, etc. Establishing the connection is possible via phone or XLR-type jacks. Balanced connection is recommended to prevent noise or HF-interference. Caution: Before connecting or disconnecting any plugs, make sure to set the level control to its counterclockwise stop, which prevents the system, the audience and yourself from being stressed by nasty contact noise.
Status Indicators These indicators provide information about the actual operational state of the SbA760’s internal power amplifier. Signal Indicates that an audio signal is present at the input and that it is output. Limit When lit this indicator signals that the internal power amplifier actually operated at the threshold of clipping. Short-term blinking is not critical, because the amp’s audio limiter keeps distortion under control, so that the sound is unaffected.
3. Cabling LF-Cords Using balanced cables with phone or XLR-type plugs for connecting signal sources to the SbA760 is strongly recommended to prevent problems caused by noise interference. Make sure to mind the pin-assignment as shown below. 2, SIGNAL + XLR MALE XLR FEMALE 3, SIGNAL - 3, SIGNAL - 2, SIGNAL + SIGNAL SIGNAL + SIGNAL + The following illustration shows the most important cable connections and their pin-assignment. A balanced wiring is to be preferred in each case.
4. Setup Example A Add-On Operation The easiest way to expand your power mixer by means of a SbA760.
5. Setup Example B Stereo 2-way Active Operation with Mono Subwoofer In this operation mode only the Mid/High signals are fed to the fullrange speaker cabinets, which allows higher acoustic output levels.
6. Setup Example C Stereo 2-way Active Operation with Stereo Subwoofer The second SbA760 provides improved SPL in the bass range, in a full Stereo Setup.
7. Setup Example D Stereo 2-way Active PA-System Using two SbA760’s to expand an existing fullrange-system, in a full Stereo Setup.
8. Setup Example E PA-system with Active Components SbA760 in combination with the SxA360, or other active cabinets.
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