Avalon Acoustics Sentinel manual

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1.Set the Master Gain on the subwoofer amplifier (see Figure 6.1) to match the output level of your main amplifier. This adjustment is both equipment and room dependent and should be tuned by ear while performing careful listening tests. Consult your dealer should you need assistance.

1.Set the Master Gain on the subwoofer amplifier (see Figure 6.1) to match the output level of your main amplifier. This adjustment is both equipment and room dependent and should be tuned by ear while performing careful listening tests. Consult your dealer should you need assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

ROOM COMPENSATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREQUENCY

AMPLITUDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28dB/

 

 

42 Hz

 

Flat

 

34dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 Hz

65 Hz

-6 dB

+ 6dB

22dB/

34dB/

 

 

 

 

28dB

40dB

Figure 6.1– Room Compensation and Master Gain controls for the Subwoofer Amplifier.

2.Set the Amplitude control for the room compensation to the minimum setting. This creates a deep notch in the frequency response that compensates for the major room node. This level can be varied after the center "boom" frequency has been determined, for a seamless low-frequency presentation without any dropout.

3.Now adjust the Frequency control for the room compensation to closely match the room node. This is typically found between 42 Hz and 52 Hz. This adjustment is also tuned by ear; listen for maximum low-midrange transparency and speed of the bass response.

4.Now return to the Master Gain control, and adjust it to taste. Again, if you require assistance with this procedure, please consult your dealer.

More refined empirical testing of room boundary effects and low frequency tonal balance requires the use of impulse testing methods. Steady-state sine- wave testing will reveal nothing about the overall in-room performance of the

system or comparative compensation methodologies. We highly recommend the Audio Quality Test from Acustica Applicata, at Italian telephone 0583- 730322, fax 0538-730914, email: Acustica@forum.lu.it

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Avalon Acoustics Sentinel manual

FAQ

What is the first step in setting the Master Gain on the Avalon Acoustics Sentinel subwoofer amplifier?

The first step is to match the output level of your main amplifier. This adjustment is both equipment and room dependent and should be tuned by ear while performing careful listening tests.

Where can I get assistance with adjusting the Master Gain control?

You can consult your dealer if you need assistance with adjusting the Master Gain control.

What are the recommended testing methods for refining room boundary effects and low frequency tonal balance?

We highly recommend the Audio Quality Test from Acustica Applicata, which can be contacted at Italian telephone 0583-730322 or email: Acustica@forum.lu.it33.