Niles Audio VCS HUB8 Introduction, Features And Benefits, Installation Considerations, Contents

	V O	L U M E C O N T R O L D I S T R I B U T I O N H U B
VCS HUB8		INTRODUCTION
		The VCS HUB8 is a speaker distribution hub that mounts in a structured-wiring cabinet or on
		a wall. It connects between the speaker-level output of an amplifier or receiver and the Niles
TABLE OF CONTENTS		volume controls that adjust the sound level of your speakers.
Introduction	1	A system with volume controls for multiple speaker pairs connected directly to an amplifier or
		receiver requires a large number of connecting wires. This creates an unsightly and often
Features and		inconvenient installation, and increases the potential for connection errors.
		The Niles VCS HUB8 eliminates such problems. Simply run a single set of wires from the
Benefits	2
		amplifier or receiver to the distribution hub, and then connect each of the volume controls to
Installation		the distribution hub.
Considerations	2	With the VCS HUB8, you can distribute the output from your amplifier or receiver to the
Installation	4	volume controls for up to eight pairs of stereo speakers.
Specifications	6
Contents	6

V O L U M E C O N T R O L

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The VCS HUB8 offers a number of improvements over other speaker distribution hubs:

●Rustproof, weather-resistant housing of high-impact, injec- tion-molded plastic.

●Removable connector blocks for convenient wire connections.

●Small size and compact footprint, designed specifically to fit into a standard structured-wiring cabinet.

●Snap-in “Christmas tree” plugs (supplied) for quick and easy installation in a structured-wiring cabinet.

●Also suitable for wall-mounting.

●Ideal for home and commercial sound installations.

●UL-rated to comply with all local building codes.

●10 years parts and labor warranty.

D I S T R I B U T I O N H U B

Speaker outputs	Amplifier
to volume controls	input

Speaker outputs
to volume controls	Figure 1
Snap-in "Christmas tree" plugs

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Calculating the Impedance Magnification Setting

To ensure optimal operation of your amplifier or receiver, your speakers must show it a load that it can handle safely and effectively. This requires the use of impedance-magnifying (IM) volume controls.

TECH TIP

Some speakers have selectable impedance. Before you proceed, please confirm that any selectable-impedance speakers in your system are properly set for the system you are installing.

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