T10S SUBWOOFER OPERATION MANUAL EN
CONGRATULATIONS! ...on the purchase of your new ADAM Audio T10S subwoofer, the culmination of two decades of research into advanced transducer, amplification, signal processing and loudspeaker cabinet technologies. The result is a professional reference subwoofer featuring rock-solid performance, exceptional low frequency reproduction, superior transient response, and unmasked clarity and detail.
CONTENTS Page CONGRATULATIONS! 1 CONTENTS 2 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 2. INTRODUCING T10S SUBWOOFER 5 3. OPTIMAL PLACEMENT OF YOUR SUBWOOFER 6 4. FEATURES 10 5. AUDIO CONNECTIONS AND LEVEL SETTINGS 13 6. USING CROSSOVER, PHASE, LEVEL & REMOTE CONTROLS ON THE REAR PANEL 16 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 18 8. MAINTENANCE 19 9. SHIPPING 19 10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 20 11. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 20 12. WARRANTY TERMS 21 13.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system. Keep the instructions for further reference. Please heed the warnings and follow the instructions. Caution Risk of electrical shock Do not open Risque de shock electrique Ne pas ouvrier CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER OR ANY OTHER PART. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components. Install in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions. Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. High SPLs may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the loudspeakers when using them at high volumes. Please note that the transducer emits an electromagnetic field. Please keep magnetically sensitive items at least 0.
2. INTRODUCING T10S SUBWOOFER REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN Since its launch in 1999, Berlin-based ADAM Audio quickly gained international prominence and respect as a manufacturer of reliable and highly accurate reference monitors. This reputation for high resolution performance has led to ADAM Audio monitors being used by engineers in top recording studios worldwide. The T10S is a powerful yet compact active subwoofer, designed to extend the bass response of any nearfield studio monitor.
3. OPTIMAL PLACEMENT OF YOUR SUBWOOFER It is common knowledge that the human hearing is not able to localize low frequencies [below about 100 Hz] very well, meaning it is difficult for a listener to say where low frequency sounds come from. It is, however, a common misunderstanding that therefore the placement of a subwoofer does not matter to the resulting quality of sound reproduction. It does matter, since the subwoofer interacts with its environment.
Sub Left Right Mix Position In the case of surround sound systems with the usual center channel, a position close to the center either to the left or the right is the best place to start. As in the stereo setup, some listening may show that slight repositioning improves the overall performance.
3.3 WALLS/DISTANCE TO WALLS Generally, every wall relatively close to the subwoofer enhances its sound pressure level by about 6 dB. However, the effect of the subwoofer sitting on the floor has already been considered in the design of the T10S. For instance, placing the subwoofer in a corner of a room will make it about 12 dB louder [6 dB per wall A and wall B]. While the subwoofer efficiency for loudness will be increased, it is likely that this will result in less precision of the audio reproduction.
This illustration will give some ideas where to place the subwoofer. This map is based on a square room as a reference and illustrates floor positions that are suggested or to be avoided for subwoofer placement. Positioning the subwoofer in the green area is Subwoofer placement map likely to work best, the red areas are more prone to exciting the standing wave issues as described above.
4. FEATURES [1] [1] POWER STATUS LED – POWER INDICATOR: Next to logo on front. → Red “Standby” indicates that the T10S is plugged in, power is available and ready to activate the power amplifier. → Green “Active/On” the LED will turn green when the subwoofer has just been powered up or when the input circuitry of the T10S detects an input signal. The amplifier will remain active for 15 minutes after program stops and then return to the red standby mode.
[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [2] CROSSOVER FREQUENCY – Three settings are provided: 80 Hz, 120 Hz and Bypass. → 80 Hz use this setting for ADAM Audio’s T Series near field monitors or any other professional monitors. → 120 Hz use this setting for smaller speakers that do not have sufficient low frequency response or for monitoring according to cinema “x.1” LFE [Low Frequency Effects] channel standards. → Bypass use this setting when using an external crossover or bass management system.
[3] PHASE SWITCH – Two settings are provided: 0° and 180° → 0° Setting the phase switch to the 0° position will make the subwoofer reproduce the audio in phase with the incoming signal. → 180° Setting the phase switch to the 180° position will make the subwoofer reproduce the audio with a 180° phase shift or inverted phase, relative to the incoming signal. The phase setting does not affect the audio through path that feeds the connected monitor speakers.
5. AUDIO CONNECTIONS AND LEVEL SETTINGS Your T10S subwoofer needs no external amplification, thanks to its built-in amplifier. The subwoofer can be directly connected to mixing consoles and both balanced and unbalanced I/O boxes for DAWs. And because all T Series speakers automatically accept AC mains voltages ranging from 100 V to 240 V, at 50/60 Hz, you don’t have to fuss with selecting a correct voltage switch setting for safe operation.
SCENARIO A → CONNECTIONS FOR STEREO MIXER OR DAW: → Likewise, make corresponding connections [XLR to XLR or RCA to RCA] from the output connections of the T10S to the signal inputs of your monitors. → Set the T10S CROSSOVER FREQUENCY to 80 Hz, the PHASE to 0°, and the LEVEL control to its minimum setting [fully counterclockwise]. Continue on page 15.
R [Front] 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 132 W max Center L [Front] 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 132 W max 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 132 W max Subwoofer Level Crossover Phase 80 Hz 120 Hz Bypass 0° Min Max Left Right Out In 0 dB 180° In Out Out In In Out A -10 dBV Unbalanced A +4 dBu Balanced A -10 dBV Unbalanced Berlin, Germany Serial No.
6. USING CROSSOVER, PHASE, LEVEL & REMOTE CONTROLS ON THE REAR PANEL On the rear panel you will find controls for the CROSSOVER frequency, PHASE, and LEVEL, plus a jack for connecting a REMOTE BYPASS footswitch. The following tips are intended to assist you at using these controls in the best manner. LEVEL Input Sensitivity control from -60 dBu to +16 dBu relative to 775 mV when used via the balanced XLR input or -60 dBV to +6 dBV relative to 1 V when used via the un-balanced RCA input.
In a misaligned system, you will experience a lack of energy around the crossover frequency. This means, the lower mid and upper bass parts will sound weak or empty. We recommend trying out which phase setting gives you a richer sound in that frequency range and sounds better within your system.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Should you experience problems with your subwoofer, for example loss of signal, unwanted interference or noise, it‘s worth going through the following basic checks before contacting the team here at ADAM Audio or our local representatives. → In the event that your speakers are producing no signal, or only a distorted signal: a] Consider where the problem is.
8. MAINTENANCE → Please unplug your subwoofer before cleaning. → Please be aware that the speaker drivers generate a significant electromagnetic field. Magnetically sensitive items should be kept at a distance of at least half a meter [20 inches]. → Please ensure that no liquids enter the cabinet. Wet cloths should not be used for cleaning, and cleaning fluids should not be sprayed near the loudspeakers. → Flammable or acidic chemicals should not be used for cleaning your T10S.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION All ADAM Audio products comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances [RoHS] in electrical/electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical/Electronic Equipment [WEEE]. We hope you won‘t be throwing your T10S subwoofer away for many years – but when the time eventually comes, please consult your local authorities for further information on how to safely dispose of them. 11.
12. WARRANTY TERMS → This warranty complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer. → Neither other transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty. → Products whose serial number have been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible are excluded from this warranty.
13. TECHNICAL DATA T10S Woofer 1 x 10″ [260 mm], down-firing Input Sensitivity Switchable +4 dBu / -10 dBV Frequency response Max.
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