Sub-Sat Design Considerations
Sound Level Capability
For each system in this guide, the Max SPL figure is listed, describing the continuous sound level that the system can maintain on a
For any installation, the satellite speakers might be located next to each other and cover exactly the same area, resulting in 6 dB of coupling between them, or they might be located far apart and have no overlap between then resulting in no coupling. The Max SPL figures listed in the charts assume somewhere in between, that there is some degree of overlap in coverage but not full overlap. Therefore, a coupling figure
of 3 dB is utilized.
Actual Max SPL
For applications where there is very little overlap of satellite speakers, the actual Maximum SPL will be 3 dB lower for 2 satellite speakers (and 6 dB lower for 4 satellite speaker) than what is listed. For applications where there is almost full overlap (satellite speakers covering the same area), the actual Maximum SPL will be 3 dB higher for 2 satellite speakers (and 6 dB higher for 4 satellite speakers).
Subwoofer Location’s Affect on Sensitivity and Maximum SPL
The system performance figures listed are based on the subwoofer being located away from boundary junctions and corners. For applications where the subwoofer will be placed at a
This can unbalance the subwoofer satellite sensitivity balance. It is a good idea to have an equalizer in the sound system to be able to adjust the bass level for proper balance. A parametric EQ allows for the best adjustment. For graphic EQ, a minimum of 15 bands is usually required to be able to set the EQ break point at the proper frequency.
Using the MTC-210-SAT Input Module
ALL these systems (except the CCS6000 System that utilizes a
This module provides a full passive crossover consisting of a
4 Ohm / 8 Ohm Setting
(ie, Satellite Speaker Impedance Selector)
The module contains a header adjustment for setting the crossover to work properly with either 4 ohm or 8 ohm satellite loads per
output.
Mono / Stereo Setting
The module also contains a header to set the system to operate either as a mono system with a single input (+ and
Right input terminals.
Figure 1
Setting Mono/Stereo and Satellite Impedance Headers
on
Mono/Stereo and 4/8 Ohm selection is accomplished by moving the headers on the
ohms per channel of satellite speakers.
Operation from a 70V/100V Distributed Speaker Line
A different
Speaker Type for 70V/100V Systems
Satellite speakers remain
70V/100V distributed speaker line.
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