Rain Dance EX1200 user manual Technical Background, Ultrabass PRO in a Hi-Fi System

ULTRABASS PRO EX1200

Fig. 2.3: The ULTRABASS PRO in a satellite system

2.4 The ULTRABASS PRO in a Hi-Fi System

The following illustration shows how the ULTRABASS PRO is connected to your hi-fi stereo system. If possible, insert the unit into the “tape monitor” path, which allows for controlling the sound of all signal sources connected to the inputs of the amplifier.

Alternatively some integrated amplifiers have special preamp out / power amp in connectors. It is also possible to connect the ULTRABASS PRO between your CD, cassette player, etc. and your amplifier. In all cases you will need four cinch-to-jack cables.

Fig. 2.4: The ULTRABASS PRO in a hi-fi system

3. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

3.1 The Integrated Frequency Crossover

The BEHRINGER ULTRABASS PRO features an integrated crossover network which permits extraction of the bass frequencies. In 70 Hz SPLIT mode, all frequencies below 70 Hz are removed from the two main paths, with a slope of 12 dB/octave. The system is thus operated in a multiway active system. Via the separate subwoofer output, all bass frequencies can now be routed to a special low-frequency loudspeaker (subwoofer). When in full range mode, the subwoofer output can be used to enhance the bass produced by the left and right channel speakers.

+When using a subwoofer with full range speakers, problems can arise in which the speakers

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