Adam Sub8 Operating instructions

Brand: Adam

Model: Sub8

Category: Subwoofers

Type: Operating instructions

Adam Sub8 is a high-quality active subwoofer designed to deliver powerful and accurate bass reproduction. With a frequency response ranging from 28Hz to 150Hz, it can extend the low-end capabilities of any audio system. The Sub8 features a built-in amplifier that provides 160W of RMS power and 240W of peak power, ensuring ample headroom for even the most demanding applications. It has both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, making it compatible with a wide range of audio sources.

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Introduction

First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing ADAM Audio!

ADAM Studio Subwoofers are built to a maximum in reproduction quality and perfection. To

enjoy the capabilties of your new subwoofer please read the following hints and considera-

tions, as the positioning and the acoustical properties of the control room often play a bigger

role than you might think.

General recommendations for the Setup:

• Thesubwoofershouldbepositionedonarmground.Vibratingpartscanmaskthesound;

there is not necessarily a clear distortion to be heard.

• Itisrecommendedtopositionthesubwooferbetweenthefrontspeakers,ifpossiblewith

a minimum distance of 20cm to the back wall.

• Avoid topositionthesubwooferina corner.Due toa resulting physicalpeakin the

frequency response there will always be a tendency for resonances and boominess.

Transportation

Ifyouhavetosendyoursubwoofertoanyotherlocationitisofvitalinteresttohavethe

originalpackagingmaterials.Experienceshowsthatitisverydifculttoavoiddamagesif

youhavetosendthemwithoutthesematerials.Wewillnotberesponsiblefordamagesdue

to improper packaging.

Wehopeverymuchthatyouenjoyyournewsubwooferanditsuniquesoniccapabilities.If

therearequestionspleasedonothesitatetocontactus-wewillbehappytoadviceyou.

The ADAM people.

Table of contents

SafetyInstructions 3

Quick Start 4

Controls ans Connectors 5-7

Limited warranty 8

Technical Data 9

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Safety Instructions

Incaseofaproblem,pleaseeithercontactyourADAMdealerorus.Wearehappytotryand

help.Alwaysreferservicingtoqualiedpersonnelandneverattempttorepairthisproduct

by yourself. Please read through the following safety instructions completely before setting

your system up.

• Donotopenthesubwoofer.Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinside.

• Donotexposethisproducttorainormoisture,neverwettheinsidewith

 anyliquidandneverpourorspillliquidsdirectlyontothisunit.

• Neveruseammableorcombustiblechemicalsforcleaningaudio

components

• Avoidtouchingthespeakermembranesanddonotblockthewoofer’s

 ventilationports.

• Assurefreeairowbehindthespeakerstomaintainsufcientcooling.

• Alwaysusefullycheckedcables.Defectivecablescanharmyourspeakers.

They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.

• Alwaysswitchoffyourentiresystembeforeconnectingordisconnecting

any cables, or when cleaning any components.

• Thisproduct,aswellasallattachedextensioncords,mustbeterminated

 withanearthgroundthree-conductorACmainspowercord.Toprevent

shock hazard, all three components must always be used.

• Neverreplaceanyfusewithavalueortypeotherthanthosespecied.

 Neverbypassanyfuse.

• Neverexposethisproducttoextremelyhighorlowtemperatures

• Neveroperatethisproductinanexplosiveatmosphere.

• Alwayskeepelectricalequipmentoutofthereachofchildren.

• Alwaysunplugsensitiveelectronicequipmentduringlightningstorms.

Quick Start

•After having unpacked your subwoofer, please allow the system to acclimate to the

temperature of the room. Please do not connect the subwoofer for approximately an

hour.

•Makesurethepowerswitchatthecontrolpanelisturnedoff.

•Decrease the volume of your audio system to protect your speaker and ears from

damage when switching the system on.

•Connecttheprovidedpowercordtothesubwoofer.

•Connectthesubwooferwithyou’reaudiosystemviaXLR(1)-orChinchinput(2).

•Switchpoweronatthecontrolpanel.Byincreasingthevolumefromyour audio sys-

tem, you should now hear sound.

•Toachievethebestpossiblesoundreproduction,please seethefollowingconsidera-

tions for speaker placement.

(1) (2)

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Controls on the Frontpanel

Volume:

InputSensitivitycontrolfrom-60dBto+6dBrelativeto775mVwhenusedvia

thesymmetricalXLRinputorrelativeto250mVwhenusedviatheasymmetrical

Cinch(RCA)input.

Frequency:

Theupperfrequencylimitoftheunitisvariableandcanbesettoanyvalue

between50and150Hz.The85Hzmarkerindicatestherecommendationof

Dolby®labsforsurroundsoundsettings.Inpracticeaslightlylowercrossover

frequencydeliverstighterbassresponse,fortypicalnear-mideldmonitorswe

recommenda10clockposition,meaning70to75Hzasupperlimitor,tobe

moreexact,-3dBpointinthefrequencyresponse.

Please note: these settings do not have a precise character, as different satel-

lites and different room acoustics lead to results that cannot be foreseen indeed.

In the majority of cases there is the danger of boominess, if you take the same say

85Hzforboththesatelliteandthesubwoofer.Somewhatsmallervaluesforthesubleadto

tighter and better controlled bass response.

Controls and Connectors on the Backpanel

Mode

ThispushbuttongivesachoicebetweenSignal On: woofer starts operation as

soonasamusicalsignal arrives,andstopsafter15minuteswithoutasignal.

Continous: the unit is always working.

Werecommendthe”SignalOn”positionthatminimisespowerconsumptionand

hasprovedtobepracticalthatwayasyoudonotneedtolookforthemainpower

switch any more.

Phase Switch

WiththePhaseswitchyoucanalterthephaseoftheSub8relativetothesatellites.

Practically it means you change the polarity of the bass unit. Depending on the

distancebetweenwooferandsatellites0°or180°maybethebetterposition.

Thereisno“right”or“wrong”position,youhavetondoutbyyourselfwhatsounds

better, more exactly and more homogeneous in the low end.

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Controls and Connectors on the Backpanel

Input - Balanced and Unbalanced

Thesestereojacks-XLRinthebalanced(alsonamed:sym-

metrical), Cinch or RCA in the unbalanced (also named:

asymmetrical)case,shouldbeconnectedtotheoutputof

your mixing console or stereo/surround sound system.

Satellite out - Balanced and Unbalanced

Thesejacksshouldbeconnectedtotheinputsofyouractive

studiomonitorsortheinputsofapowerampthatdrivespas-

sivemonitors.Thesignalissimultaneouslyavailablefromall

connectors.

Final recommendation:

After using the set up a few times we recommend to test the position of the controls again.

Inmostcases,whentheexcitementaboutthenewbottomhasbecomeless,youprefera

solutionwithlessbasslevel,andfromourexperiencethiswillbethemorecorrectone.

Satellite Filter

Thesatellitesinsuchasystemcanbedrivenfullrangeorwitha85Hzhigh

pass as recommended by Dolby® laboratories for use in surround set-ups.

Recommendation:IfpossiblegowiththemainsignaltotheSub8rstand

connectyoursatellitestotheSub8output,beitXLRsymmetricalorRCAasym-

metrical.Topreventthesatellitesfromthelowfrequenciesinmostcasesleadstoabetter

soundfromyoursatellites,astheydonothavetodeliverthebigamplitudes.Oftenclarity

anddynamicrangeofthesespeakersareimprovedthatway.

Attention! If you switch the ﬁlter in or out, it often becomes necessary to switch the

phase as well - try it out please!

Warranty

ADAMAudioGmbHprovidesaﬁve year limited warranty for this product.

Terms and Conditions

This warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment or, if necessary, the

replacement of parts or the product and return shipping within the country

of purchase.

This warranty complements any national/regional law obligations of deal-

ers 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.

The warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials

and/orworkmanshipatthetimeofpurchaseandwillnotbeapplicable:

for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,

for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user

manual,

for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment,

ifrepairsormodicationshavebeenexecutedbyanunauthorizedperson,

fordamagescausedbyaccidents,lightning,water,reheat,publicdistur-

bances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of ADAM Audio.

How to claim repairs under warranty

Shouldserviceberequired,pleasecontact the ADAM Audio dealer where

the product has been purchased.

Iftheequipmentisbeingusedoutsidethecountryofpurchase,theinterna-

tionalshippingcostshavetobepaidforbytheowneroftheproduct.

ServicemaybesuppliedbyyourADAMAudionationaldistributorinthecoun-

tryofresidence.Inthiscase,theservicecostshavetobepaidforbythe

owner of the product whereas the costs for parts to be repaired or replaced

arefreeofcharge.Pleasevisitourwebsitetogetthecontactdetailsofyour

local distributor.

Tovalidateyourwarranty,youwillneedacopyofyouroriginalsalesinvoice

with the date of purchase.

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Technical Data

Technical data Sub8

Basketø 8.5“/210mm

Voicecoilø 1.5“/38mm

Cone material coated Paper

Input connectors

analog XLR/RCA

Built-in Ampliﬁers

Subwoofer 1

Amp.powerRMS/music

1/2

160W/240W

General

Frequency response 28Hz-150Hz

THD>60Hz ≤1%

MaximumpeakSPLin1mhalfspace ≥110dB

Crossoverfrequencies 50-150Hz

Inputimpedance 10kΩ

Weight 12kg(26.5lb.)

Magnetically shielded no

HeightxWidthxDepth 410x260x380mm(16“x10“x15“)

Warranty 5 years

*1 = long term IEC 265-8-Wrms / 10 min

*2 = nominal IEC 265-8 = Peak Power 5 µsec

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Category: Subwoofers

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