User manual

System Description
Satie Active is the result of intensive research and
development and represent a true state of the art DSP/
Active loudspeaker for critical listening, where ultimate
musicality is required.
We designed Satie Active as a cost-no-object
reasearch project with the goal of building the most
accurate loudspeaker, with extremely smooth off-axis
dispersion, able to sustain high sound pressure levels
over a long period of time with minimal distortion.
ActiveDrive™ Design
Satie Active is a fully active design as each drive unit is
individually powered by a dedicated amplifier.
There are no passive components between amplifiers
and drive units, resulting in a highly defined sound with
no artefacts associated with passive components.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Each Satie Active comes with an on-board DSP. The
incoming analog signal is transferred to digital high
resolution (96kHz / 24 bit) format and mathematical
operations are performed on the signal to correct
phase, frequency and time.
There are four distinct programs accessible on the back
panel: flat response; "hifi" response (2 dB trebble and
bass tilt); smooth vocal (high frequency roll off, mid
bass tilt) and sub integration (low frequency roll off).
Reference sound
Satie Active is a Reference grade playback system and
will perform beautifully in a dedicated, semi reverberant
rooms.
We do not provide the user with control over individual
frequencies or crossover functions as all functions have
been optimized for reference operation right from the
start.
However, we do offer custom presets to suit individual
owners who want a perfectly adapted reference sound
to a perticular environment. Consult your dealer for
details.
AirForce Enclosure
One important sub system of Satie Active is the
AirForce enclosure. This is a proprietary design,
derived from the acoustic horn, the most efficient
design.
The inside of the cabinet is made from top quality,
custom-made canadian maple plywood. This sub
enclosure is doubled with high quality, fomaldehyde-
free fiber panels, machined and assembled with tenon
and mortisse for years of trouble free operation.
The outer skin is finished in a variety of custom, low
VOC laquers, hand polished for a perfect and long
lasting finish.
Like any high quality musical instrument, the cabinets
should not be exposed to heat, moisture or direct
sunlight, as variations in heat / humidity can affect the
integrity of the assembly.
Drive units
Low frequencies (50 Hz to 2 000 Hz)
The low frequency unit is a 6 in., high power driver with
a cone made damped co-polymer. This garantees
mechanical integrity for distortion-free operation. The
rigid cone assembly is controlled by a 3 in. voice coil for
high power handling and efficient heat dissipation. The
voice coil / magnet assembly is ventilated.
High frequencies (2 000 Hz to 20 000 Hz)
The high frequency drive unit is fitted with a silk
membrane capable of pure, undistorted output of
frequencies up and above 20 kHz.
Mechanical ground
Both drive units are mounted on precision machined
aluminum mechanical ground for durability, mechanical
integrity and ease of service, should you ever wish to
service or modify components.
ActiveDrive™ Unit
On the back of Satie Active, the ActiveDrive™ unit is
mounted in a seperate sub enclosure sealed from the
main acoustic enclosure.
Arteluthe Satie Active
User Manual
Version 1.1
Welcome to the World of Arteluthe
Thank you for choosing Arteluthe. Your Arteluthe Satie Active Playback system was designed and built in Canada,
to the highest standards of quality.
Before you set up your speakers for the first time, please read through this manual to ensure you are able to get
the most out of your investment.