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Specifications are subject to change without notice
WHAT MAKES A SUPERNOVA?
AMPLIFIER FEATURES EXPLAINED
The Supernova MKIV is a high performance power
subwoofer with a high excursion driver, the patented
SLAPS technology and a powerful 450-Watts class
“A/B” amplifier.
The active driver used in the Supernova MKIV
subwoofer is designed for accurate reproduction of bass
and sub-bass frequencies. Its motor and voice coil
structures were carefully selected to operate with
extremely low distortion and impressive transient
response, while its thermally pressed poly-ether foam
surround was chosen to allow high excursion without
any deformation.
Opposite to the active driver
is the patented SLAPS that
d r a m a t i c a l l y i n c r e a s e s
subwoofer efficiency and
capability for ultra low
frequency reproduction at
high decibel levels. As the
name indicates, SLAPS
(Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System) is built
symmetrically which distinguishes it from traditional
passive radiators. It integrates identical components in
its suspension and design, ensuring the unit to move
symmetrically in both directions. It also overcomes the
limitations known from conventional closed and ported
designs that prevent radical excursion and deep
response. The unique SLAPS design allows the active
driver compression-free movement resulting in deep,
dynamic and hard-hitting bass response. Furthermore,
the pneumatic coupling of the active driver and the
SLAPS delivers revolutionary results both in
performance and efficiency as the SLAPS lets one
amplifier produce the output of two woofers, reducing
your power consumption and electricity bill.
The amplifier powering the Supernova MKIV is a 450-
Watts class “A/B” amplifier with a multitude of user
friendly features such as the auto signal detection
switch, 0 - 180º phase switch, 12dB/octave variable filter,
low level inputs and outputs, as well as high level inputs
and outputs.
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High Level (Speaker) Connection
Clamp style input terminal accepts high level
audio input from main or front system speakers
(up to 10 Volts). High pass filtered output
terminals designed to power up stereo satellite
speakers.
Low Level (RCA) Connection
This is the best way to drive audio signal to the
Supernova MKIV. The low level output is crossed
in high pass mode at 70Hz and designed to
connect to another amplifier to drive satellite
speakers (front or rear).
NOTE: DO NOT USE HIGH LEVEL AND LOW
LEVEL INPUT AT THE SAME TIME
Auto Sensing Power Switch
When ON, the amplifier will stay on regardless of
signal existence. If set on AUTO, the amplifier will
automatically turn on when audio signal is
detected. In this setting, the amplifier will also
automatically turn off after 30 minutes if no signal
is detected. When OFF, the amplifier will remain
off even when the main power switch is in the ON
position.
Phase Shift Switch
0 - 180° phase switch to correct the sub’s phase
with respect to the satellite speakers. Note that
maximum bass is only achieved when the sub is in
phase with the rest of the speakers in your
system.
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SUPERNOVA MKIV USER’S MANUAL
