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SBX10

Studiophile BX10s Deluxe Subwoofer5

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English

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the M-Audio SBX10 active subwoofer. SBX10 has been designed to integrate 
seamlessly with the M-Audio BX, CX, and DSM lines of active studio monitors, extending the 
low-frequency response of the total monitoring system down to 20Hz. Moreover, the versatile design of 
SBX10 allows it to work well with any combination of active studio monitors in a 2-channel stereo or 
multichannel surround environment.
 
For professional engineers at commercial studios and home studio owners alike, SBX10 helps set a 
new standard in studio monitoring.

What’s in the Box?

Your M-Audio SBX10 box contains: 

SBX10 Features

1. Subwoofer Driver

Redesigned and upgraded for SBX10, the 
transducer driver utilizes a 10-inch composite 
diaphragm and well damped rubber surround, 
all driven by a high-temperature voice coil. It 
is designed to deliver a tight and punchy 
low-frequency response (in contrast to the 
"boomy" or hyped response characteristic of 
underdamped subwoofers). The driver's high 
Bl factor (electromagnet force factor) creates a 
powerful motor that allows the cone to follow 
the input signal very accurately, resulting in 
excellent low-frequency extension and 
transient response.

2. LED Indicator

The LED Indicator lights up blue when 
the subwoofer is powered on. When the 
Subwoofer Bypass feature is engaged, the 
LED Indicator will flash red to indicate that no 
sound is coming out of the subwoofer and 
that the full-bandwidth signal is being routed 
to the direct-field monitors.

One SBX10 active powered subwoofer with removable driver protection grill 

One detachable AC power cord 

One non-latching footswitch for Subwoofer Bypass function

Four removable cone-shaped feet 

This manual 

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Summary of Contents for SBX10

Page 1: ...SBX10 User Guide M AUDIO English ...

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Page 3: ... The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth 11 POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cord should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them playing particular attention to cords a...

Page 4: ...Subwoofer Bypass Defeat 8 12 Volume Control 8 13 Power Switch 8 14 Power Socket 8 15 AC Voltage Select Switch 8 Power Amplifier not pictured 8 Enclosure not pictured 9 Thermal Protection not pictured 9 Setting Up the SBX10 Subwoofer 10 Connecting the Power 10 Connecting Audio 10 Adjusting the Back Panel Controls 11 Placing the SBX10 Subwoofer 13 Where to Start 13 Appendix A Technical Specification...

Page 5: ...nch composite diaphragm and well damped rubber surround all driven by a high temperature voice coil It is designed to deliver a tight and punchy low frequency response in contrast to the boomy or hyped response characteristic of underdamped subwoofers The driver s high Bl factor electromagnet force factor creates a powerful motor that allows the cone to follow the input signal very accurately resu...

Page 6: ... routing everything below that frequency to the subwoofer and everything above it to your main monitors And by using a 4th order Linkwitz Riley topology the circuit enables you to achieve the flat test net response through the crossover point For multichannel systems the SBX10 subwoofer can reproduce just the output of the LFE low frequency effects channel or it can reproduce the bass from some or...

Page 7: ... conductor TRS plug wired unbalanced provides the option of leaving the negative input open or grounded We recommend that you ground the unused negative input this can be done by wiring the ring and sleeve of the TRS plug together 7 XLR Inputs These jacks accept XLR connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring The wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows XLR PIN 1 signal ground shi...

Page 8: ...use any binary footswitch such as an electronic keyboard sustain pedal but we have provided one for your convenience 12 Volume Control Use the volume control to set the output sound pressure from the SBX10 subwoofer to proper levels as required 13 Power Switch This switch turns the subwoofer on and off 14 Power Socket Connect the included 3 conductor AC cable to this jack and plug the other end in...

Page 9: ...o absorb internal reflections and dampen standing waves This effectively makes the enclosure behave as though it were larger resulting in a system more capable of reproducing very low frequency signals naturally and evenly Thermal Protection not pictured SBX10 includes thermal protection in its design protecting it from overheating If a critical temperature is reached the SBX10 amplifier will temp...

Page 10: ...esult in hazardous conditions and or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty Connecting Audio 2 Channel Stereo Operation Connect the main left and right outputs of your mixing console audio interface or sound card to the XLR or TRS balanced inputs or RCA unbalanced inputs on the back of the SBX10 subwoofer then route the subwoofer s left and right XLR or TRS balanced outputs t...

Page 11: ... material using the SBX10 subwoofer we rec ommend you start with the 80Hz setting as a reference to approximate a typical end user listening environment For easy compliance with Dolby Digital DTS and THX recommendations we have provided cali brated markings on the crossover dial for 80Hz 100Hz and 120Hz positions in addition to 50 Hz and 200 Hz If you are using the SBX10 subwoofer with direct fiel...

Page 12: ...g on the acoustics of your environment and how you have set up your signal path and levels you should spend a few minutes calibrating the respective levels of the subwoofer and each of your main monitors If you have access to pink noise signals and or swept sine waves linear and logarith mic they can be of great help for ensuring your system has the smoothest tonal balance from top to bottom Subwo...

Page 13: ...r of the room s floor where the adjacent walls can help the subwoofer maximize the amount of sound it radiates and then you can adjust the position to suit your specific monitoring setup Both of these methods are valid but there is yet another method that many mix engineers have employed with great success exploiting the law of bilateral symmetry With this method you would place the SBX10 subwoofe...

Page 14: ...wo XLR balanced unbalanced inputs two TRS balanced unbalanced inputs two RCA unbalanced inputs Outputs Two XLR balanced unbalanced outputs for satellites two TRS balanced unbalanced outputs for satellites Controls Volume Gain control phase inverse switch variable crossover control subwoofer bypass footswitch jack Input Impedance 20k ohms balanced 10k ohms unbalanced Maximum input level 20dBu Prote...

Page 15: ...SBX10 Studiophile BX10s Deluxe Subwoofer15 d 15 English Appendix B Block Diagram ...

Page 16: ... to win M Audio giveaways Documentation Feedback At M Audio we are always looking for ways to improve our documentation If you have comments corrections or suggestions regarding our documentation email us at publications m audio com WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after h...

Page 17: ...oad Irwindale CA 91706 USA TECHNICAL SUPPORT Visit the M Audio Online Support Center at www m audio com support PRODUCT INFORMATION For company and product information visit us on the web at www m audio com www m audio com ...

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