SUB120 R E F E R E N C E SUBWOOFER SAMSON OWNERS MANUAL ®
Safety Instructions Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction SUB120 Features 3 4 SUB120 Layout Front View Layout Rear Panel Layout 5 6 Setting Up the SUB120 Configuring Your Speaker system 7 7-8 Operating the SUB120 Connecting the Sub120 Using the SUB120 with the Samson DMS80 Monitor System Mono Sub With Passive Satellites Using Speaker Inputs Mono Sub With Passive Satellites Using Line Inputs Mono Sub With Active Satellites Stereo Sub With Passive Satellites 9-10 11 12 13 14 SUB120 Wiring Guide 15 Specifications 16 Copyrigh
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson SUB 120 Reference Subwoofer. The Samson SUB 120 is a self powered 120 Watt subwoofer featuring a 10”, 25mm excursion transducer with Butyl surround. The SUB 120 is a perfect add-on to your Samson DMS80 monitor system, or for any near field monitor system where extended low end is desired.
SUB 120 Features SAMSON The Samson SUB 120.
SUB 120 Layout Front View Layout 2 1 4 3 5 1 GRILL SCREEN - Tough cloth and wood frame construction provides durable and stylish protection for the speaker. 2 ENCLOSURE - Rigid MDF Construction. 3 FINISH - Sleek black oak finish. 4 TRANSDUCER - Heavy Duty 10,” long excursion (25mm) extended range low frequency transducer . 6 5 7 5 BUTYL SURROUND - Provides maximum excursion while maintaining tight bass response.
SUB 120 Layout Rear Panel Layout 1 3 2 6 5 4 7 9 8 FROM EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER 5 AUTO ON OFF ON 70 0° PREAMP LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT 180° PROTECT R R L L + R - - L + + R - - L + PHASE 0 10 VOLUME 40 180 SWEEP Hz TO PASSIVE SATELLITE SPEAKERS SUB120 120 WATT 10" SUBWOOFER SAMSON DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM COVER NON SERVICEABLE PARTS
Setting up the SUB120 CONFIGURING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute and decide how you want to interface your new subwoofer. There are several ways you can interface the SUB120 and two specific categories should be considered. First, Stereo vs Mono operation, and second, whether High (powered) or Low (line) level inputs and outputs will be used. Common Sub Operation In most cases, a common sub ( mono) bass operation is desired.
Operating the SUB120 SUB120 Control Panel - Continued to the frequencies you want the satellites to reproduce, resulting in a much cleaner sound with more headroom. 1 Volume Control The volume control is used to adjust the amount of level to the SUB120 subwoofer. In addition, the volume control will also control the output level of the high-pass outputs.
Connecting the SUB120 USING THE SUB120 WITH THE SAMSON DMS80 MONITOR SYSTEM Using The DMS80’s SUB OUT The SUB120 is a great add on to your DMS monitor system providing extended low frequency output. There are several ways you can interface your new subwoofer to the DMS80, including using the DMS80’s mono SUB OUT, or by using the DMS 80’s LINE OUTs. The following examples outline the connections and operation for the SUB120 working with the DMS80 system.
Connecting the SUB120 USING THE SUB120 WITH THE SAMSON DMS80 MONITOR SYSTEM Using The DMS80’s LINE OUTs The SUB120 can be connected to the DMS80’s by using the LINE OUTS located on the DMS80’s rear panel. When using the DMS80’s LINE outputs you will utilize the SUB120 internal electronic crossover, which will allow you to experiment and fine-tune your monitor system. Follow the diagram and instructions below to interface your new subwoofer.
Connecting the SUB120 Mono Sub With Passive Satellites Using Speaker Inputs The SUB120 is a perfect addition to any near-field monitoring system where enhanced low-end is desired. Below is a typical system set using the SUB120 with a mixer, amplifier and a pair of passive satellite speakers. In this mode, the signal sent to the satellite is high-passed at 100Hz. The SUB120’s input and outputs utilize industry standard speaker connectors. Follow the steps below the diagram to set up your system.
Connecting the SUB120 Mono Sub With Passive Satellites Using Line Inputs The SUB120 can be operated using line level inputs and outputs. When using the SUB120 at line level, the full range signal is maintained at the outputs. Below is a typical system set up using the SUB120 with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loudspeakers. The SUB120’s inputs and outputs utilize industry standard RCA connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section SUB120 Connections on page 17.
Connecting the SUB120 Mono Sub With Active Satellites If you have active studio monitors, installation is easy through the SUB120’s LINE LEVEL inputs and outputs. Below is a typical system set up using the SUB120 with a mixer and a pair of active satellite speakers. The SUB120’s input and outputs utilize industry standard RCA connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section SUB120 Connections on page 15. Follow the steps below the diagram to set up your system.
Connecting the SUB120 Stereo Sub With Passive Satellites Two SUB120’s can be used with any pair of passive or active monitors. Below is a typical system set using two SUB120’s with a mixer, stereo power amp and a pair of passive satellite loud speakers. The SUB120’s input and outputs utilize industry standard RCA connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section SUB120 Connections on page 15.
SUB120 Connections SUB120 Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the SUB120 depending on your exact monitoring set-up. The SUB120 features both Preamp Level and Speaker Level inputs and outputs, so connecting to any active or passive satellites speakers is easy. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. Speaker Cable (Un-Shielded) Positive Positive Negitive Negitive Note: Just about all un-shielded speaker wire will have a marking indicating the negative side.
Specifications +40 +20 d b u 0 -20 -40 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k Hz Sub 120 Frequency Chart Specifications Transducer: 10", Long Excursion ( 25mm ) Transducer Amplifier Power Rating: Frequency response Sensitivity: 120 Watts RMS 30Hz- 300Hz+/-3 dB 94dB SPL @ 1 W/1m Speaker Input Connector: Push Terminal Speaker Output Connector: High-passed.
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