Satellite section, Rear Panel | Rain Dance EX1200 guide

ULTRABASS PRO EX1200

GAIN REDUCTION meter. This meter indicates that the limiter has been put into operation and is controlling the gain reduction. In this case, it might be wise to reduce the bass level with the LEVEL control. It is also possible to use the limiter to create a desired effect. With the correct settings it is possible to create a so-called loudness effect: At low volumes the ULTRABASS PRO creates additional harmonics and extends the range of the used system and at higher volumes the limiter limits the strain of the created subharmonics to free the maximum sound pressure level of the system.

Satellite section

The X-OVERfunction acts as a highpass filter in the stereo main path for use in combination with a subwoofer. The activated highpass filter prevents the main speakers (now operating in a multiway active system) from being overloaded by the generated low frequencies. If the X-OVER switch is set to SPLIT, all low-range frequencies below 70 Hz are filtered in the stereo main path, and the newly generated low frequencies are exclusively routed to the subwoofer via the subwoofer output.

However, if the X-OVER function is switched to FULL RANGE, the generated subharmonics can be added to the original stereo signal by depressing the ULTRABASS switch. The low-frequency signal remains present at the subwoofer output.

ULTRABASS switch. With the ULTRABASS switch the generated subharmonics can be led to the satellite loudspeakers. This is usefull to create a smooth transition from subwoofer to satellite, or if no subwoofer is used.

SATELLITE LEVEL control. This is the level control for the main speaker system in full range operation and for the satellites in split (x-over) operation.

+The level of added bass-frequencies present at the satellite output is not dependent on the setting of the SATELLITE LEVEL control. Only the setting of the BASS LEVEL controls the level of subhamonics.

LEFT / RIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL meter. With these level meters the left and right output level of the ULTRABASS PRO can be monitored.

As mentioned before the ULTRABASS PRO has several controls which influence the sound characteristics of the unit. The FREQUENCY, DYNAMIC PUNCH, SUBHARMONICS and BASS MODE controls change the sound of the ULTRABASS PRO. The other controls govern how much of the effect is audible and how the unit is connected. Please take the time to play around with the ULTRABASS PRO at home or “off line” to get the feel of the possibilities it offers.

1.3.2 Rear Panel

Fig. 1.3: The rear panel layout of the ULTRABASS PRO

MAINS CONNECTION. Use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains. Please also note the instructions given in the “INSTALLATION” chapter.

FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage indicated on the unit, before you attempt to connect and operate the ULTRABASS PRO. Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.

SERIAL NUMBER. Please take the time to have the warranty card filled out completely by your dealer, and return it within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty.

AUDIO IN. These are the audio inputs of the ULTRABASS PRO. Available on either balanced or unbalanced TRS jacks or XLRs.

1. INTRODUCTION