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Configuration of RoomMatch™ Two-Module Array with a RoomMatch RMS215 Subwoofer Module (Example 2)

In this example, two full-range RoomMatch array modules and one subwoofer module are connected to one PowerMatch amplifier, arranged as follows:

(1)Bose® RoomMatch 7010 array module loudspeaker (70° H x 10° V)

(1)Bose RoomMatch 9040 array module loudspeaker (90° H x 40° V)

(2)Bose RoomMatch RMS215 subwoofer array modules. (The subwoofer modules are installed in an array frame with the array modules.)

(1) Bose PowerMatch PM8500 configurable professional power amplifier

Figure 16. RoomMatch two-module with subwoofer configuration

Front Panel Configuration Menu Settings:

1.MAIN MENU < CONFIG < Output Config

Set the output configuration for channels 1-4 to MONO mode and channels 5+6 and 7+8 to V-Bridge (Low-Z) mode.

2.MAIN MENU < DSP < Speaker Presets

For channels 1 and 3, set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RM_Array LF.” For channels 2 and 4, set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RM_Array HF.” For channels 5+6 and 7+8, set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RMS215.”

3.MAIN MENU < DSP < Array EQ

For each input channel (A-H) that is routed to an output channel, set the MODULES value to 2 and the V-Angle parameter to

60 degrees, which is the total vertical angle of the two shown array modules. Ensure that the state of the Array EQ is toggled to ON.

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Bose PM8500N manual RoomMatch two-module with subwoofer configuration

PM8500N, PM8500 specifications

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