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KABD-230 / KABD-250 User Guide

 

 

The new Dayton Audio KABD series of boards leverages the convenience of Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD 
streaming along with the powerful Analog Devices ADAU1701 DSP chip to allow for almost limitless 
possibilities for sound customization and still have the convenience of high quality Bluetooth streaming.  
Out of the box, basic customizations and volume control can be made by attaching the optional 
potentiometers, but to unlock the full potential of your amplifier, attach an ICP1 or KPX programming 
board to program your KABD amplifier with the SigmaStudio development tool from Analog Devices. 
This allows for limitless possibilities of EQ, limiting, bass enhancement, delays and more. 

This guide applies to the KABD-250 and KABD-230, which are 2-channel amplifiers that are identical in 
function, with the KABD-250 being capable of 2x50 Watts, and the KABD-230 being capable of 2x30 
Watts. The only visual difference between the two is a large round heatsink in the middle of the KABD-
250, and the KABD-230 does not have this heatsink.  

 

 

               

 

 

Summary of Contents for KABD Series

Page 1: ...tentiometers but to unlock the full potential of your amplifier attach an ICP1 or KPX programming board to program your KABD amplifier with the SigmaStudio development tool from Analog Devices This al...

Page 2: ...nection Quick Start 13 Default Register Configuration in SigmaStudio 16 Writing to E2Prom Burning Custom SigmaStudio Programs to Non Volatile Memory 17 Example Projects for the KABD 250 and KABD 230 1...

Page 3: ...s for up to 4 x 100 Watts of DSP and amplification Configurable as 4x100W 2x100W 1x200W or 2x200W This amplifier can also be cascaded with a second KABD 4100 for up to 8 channels of amplification 4 Be...

Page 4: ...erything is the same on the KABD 230 The KABD 230 does not have a circular black heatsink like the KABD 250 The location of the port name on the image below represents where pin 1 of that port is J9 i...

Page 5: ...manual is for the 2 channel KABD amplifiers which are the KABD 250 2 x 50 Watt and KABD 230 2 x 30 Watt Power Supplies DC Power The KABD 250 230 can be powered via J8 a DC power supply from 12 24V wit...

Page 6: ...apable of 4 channels of analog output with DSP applied 2 of these channels are connected to the amplifier chip DAC0 and DAC1 in SigmaStudio and the extra 2 channels can be accessed as a line level out...

Page 7: ...ards include a battery charging circuit on the amplifier itself thus the battery boards do not need to contain a charging circuit but the KABD series need this circuit on the battery board itself c Co...

Page 8: ...ttached to the KABD when the KABD was turned on detach it and reboot your KABD a Unpair and repair the KABD Bluetooth connection to your phone or other source device 5 Signal BT LED Connection Optiona...

Page 9: ...l notice this port has 3 pins but we only use 2 pins with the extra pin being mute This port could be used to sync the standby mute of the KABD amp with another Dayton Audio amplifier but we do not ne...

Page 10: ...ll DSP algorithms to these outputs via SigmaStudio For example you could wire an RCA jack to this output and use it as a line level DSP d sub out and connect your project to a powered subwoofer You co...

Page 11: ...O Debounce as seen on the next page Out of the box each KABD amplifier is pre programmed for the potentiomers to have some basic functions however there are numerous example projects for most other us...

Page 12: ...t from Dayton Audio that you use will already have this preconfigured Using the Potentiometer Ports for Connecting Buttons or Switches The 4 potentiometer ports on the boards are optimized for potenti...

Page 13: ...ter programming it can be removed and used to program as many other KABD amplifier boards as needed Note that a comprehensive SigmaStudio Programming Guide for the whole KABD series is available where...

Page 14: ...r KPX is not yet connected to the KABD Set the switches on your ICP1 or KPX appropriately for programming the KABD a KPX Set the switches on your KPX are set to USBi and IIC for proper programming wit...

Page 15: ...fail to program and function The KABD needs to be connected to its own power source for proper programming 9 Plug the 6 pin connector on the ICP1 or KPX programmer to the 6 pin programming port on th...

Page 16: ...other section MP2 MP3 MP8 and MP9 need to be set to ADC for usage with potentiometers These could be set up as Input GPIO debounce if using buttons or switches If using an example project for the KABD...

Page 17: ...e custom SigmaStudio project that is burned See the project pack for original firmware for the KABD 250 or KABD 230 1 This guide assumes that you have successfully re programmed your board with a cust...

Page 18: ...ogram should now be written to E2PROM after it finishes programming This means you can remove your programmer from the KABD and your program should remain programmed on the board after power cycling t...

Page 19: ...the sound of your speaker For example more treble might be desired if a portable speaker is placed on the ground away from ear level or in an outdoor environment However if this same speaker is place...

Page 20: ...ternal potentiometers and plug and play wiring harnesses bring incredible customization possibilities Utilizing the DSP in a commercial environment can be beneficial in many ways For example if we wan...

Page 21: ...the fly tone control with potentiometers on the fly preset switching 2 way speaker projects 3 way projects and so much more daytonaudio com topic KABD SigmaStudio Programming Guide Look for the SigmaS...

Page 22: ...KABD 250 Specifications Electrical Specifications Specifications typical 25 C powered by 24V DC unless otherwise noted Audio Specifications...

Page 23: ...KABD 230 Specifications Electrical Specifications Audio Specifications...

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