The Sub Master is a high quality, high
performance signal-processing unit designed to enhance the
performance of subwoofers in Home Audio and Professional
Audio systems. Its main function is to flatten the in-room
response of the subwoofer and integrate it with the other
loudspeakers it is working with. The result is system sound
that is more musical and enjoyable.
Before you start using your Sub Master you
should know that some frequencies will enhance the sound
of your system while others must be avoided to protect your
subwoofer.
First, not all subwoofers are equal and
no amount of correction will turn a really bad one into a
room-rattling behemoth. In fact, many subwoofers cannot produce
a flat frequency response in a typical room even though their
specs may suggest they can! Most have power handling capabilities
that vary with frequency. At very low frequencies, almost
all subwoofers give up trying to convert the electrical signal
into an acoustic output.
Music and movie soundtracks also vary greatly
in the amount and extension of the bass they contain. The
ideal low frequency extension of a subwoofer would be a flat
response to 20 Hz. Unfortunately, the fact is that very few
commercial subwoofers are able to do this. Large rooms make
authoritative reproduction of 20 Hz tones almost impossible.
Some sources contain tones even lower in frequency and this
simply exacerbates the problem.
What determines the low frequency limit
and overall output level of a subwoofer? The answer is the
amount of air the radiating surface can move. Small boxes
reproduce deep bass at the expense of efficiency: Unless
your small subwoofer is equipped with a massive amplifier
and cones that can literally move in inches, it is not going
to play very low 篓C or very loud.
High performance subwoofers are never cheap.
There is simply no short cut.
That's where the Sub
Master comes in. It
has four critically designed circuits that are essential
to properly blending your subwoofer with the rest of your
speakers and actually improving the performance of the subwoofer
itself.
The Sub Master is built with high level
of craftsmanship and attention to details. It is constructed
with CNC machined aluminum front panel and a solid steel
case, and is designed to be aesthetically and functionally
compatible with the best audio products available in the
market.
Features
. A precision 1/3-octave equalizer that controls more effectively than any
other EQ
System- below 16Hz and up to 200Hz. An EQ defeat switch allows you to hear
the changes.
. A variable 24dB/octave low cut filter from 10Hz to 35Hz will prevent any
spurious low frequencies that are below the operational band of your sub. Some
movie sound tracks have high level signals below 20Hz which can destroy smaller
subs. This control will prevent that happening making the sub cleaner and play
louder.
. A variable two way electronic crossover (24dB/octave) from 30-200Hz. Two
units with a second power amp can convert some AAD speakers into 2 way active
systems, such as the Q40, Q50 and E48. This sonic improvement has to be "heard
to be believed" and it may not be necessary for an additional sub woofer.
. A variable phase control from 0-180 degrees in conjunction with the variable
crossover allows seamless integration between speakers and sub.
. Using and additional power amp with this unit can convert a speaker into
a perfect sub woofer. Making it an ideal component for installers who wish
to use custom fitted enclosures. |