Active Audio SB110 User manual
User Manual
SB110
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Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Requirements and installation..................................................................................................................... 5
3. Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
4. Recommended equalization.................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Excursion limitation ................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Mechanical drawings............................................................................................................................ 10
6. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 11
8. Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................... 12
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1. Introduction
The SB110 subwoofer is designed to extend the bass response of column loudspeakers Ray-
On. It is passive, has no filter, and therefore requires filtering upstream of the amplifier
SB110 is very compact and can be positioned both horizontally and vertically for optimal
visual integration.
The high-end 10-inch loudspeaker is loaded with an enclosure operating in interactive dual
volume mode. It achieves a remarkably low cut-off in a small volume, while yielding sharp
and dynamic sound.
The SB110 also exist in 70/100V version under the reference SB110T.
The SB110 subwoofer can be used for background and foreground music, audiovisual
programs, small live, in :
-Meeting and conference rooms
-Amphitheaters
-Places of worship
-…
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2. Requirements and installation
We recommended that the SB110 be positioned far enough away from the audience, so
that the sound coverage is uniform over the entire audience. The distance separating the
SB110 from the closest listeners must be greater than the reverberation distance. Thus,
practically speaking, the SB110 must be placed at least 3 meters from the closest
audience members. The SB110 can be placed to the ceiling to if necessary.
In terms of maximum sound level, the SB110 is designed to be aligned Ray-On column
loudspeakers. To maximize the power of the column loudspeakers, we recommend:
-As many SB110 as there are R210
-1 SB110 for 2 R110
When several SB110 are used to deliver the same signal, theoretically 3dB efficiency and
SPL may be gained by positioning them together (e.g. side by side or one on top of the
other). The maximum sound level obtained with two adjacent SB110s will then be 6dB
greater than that obtained with a single SB110. On the other hand, the sound coverage
may be more uniform if they are distributed around the room.
The SB110T is equipped with a 100V line transformer with a power of 100W. Its maximum
sound level is therefore lower than that of the SB110 (about 8dB less). The low cut-off of
the transformer is 35Hz.
The SB110 can be placed horizontally on the floor, or vertically against a wall using the
accessory SB110_KMV (figure 1).
Figure 1 : Mounting the SB110 vertically with the accessory SB110_KMV
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3. Wiring
For SB110, use 2 x 1,5mm² cable when the distance between the amplifier and the SB110
is less than 50m: 2 x 2,5mm² for greater distances.
For SB110T, use a 2 x 0,75mm² cable (minimum).
The SB110 / SB110T connector can be used to connect several subwoofers in daisy chain
configuration as shown in figure 2. This naturally presupposes that a suitable amplifier is
used. Thus, for N subs connected to the amplifier a daisy chain configuration:
-In 100V mode: amplifier power ≥ N x 100W
-In low impedance mode: the amplifier must withstand a load impedance of 8/N
Ohms and must deliver sufficient maximum power.
Figure 2: Connecting multiple SB110 or SB110T in a parallel configuration
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4. Recommended equalization
Table 1 gives the recommended equalization and crossover settings for the SB110 used
with Ray-On column loudspeakers. The corresponding response curves are given in figure
3.
SB110
HPF freq (Hz)
48
HPF shape (dB/oct)
But24
LPF freq (Hz)
200
LPF shape (dB/oct)
LR48
EQ1 freq (Hz)
300
EQ1 width (Oct)
1.6
EQ1 gain (dB)
4
Tableau 1: Recommended equalization when using the SB110 with Ray-On
loudspeakers
Figure 3: curves corresponding to the equalization in Table 1 (in blue, right-hand scale);
response curve of the SB110 in ½ spaces with this equalization (in red, left-hand scale)
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4.1 Excursion limitation
High-amplitude signals with very low frequencies cause large membrane
excursion. Excessive excursion causes harmonic distortion, which degrades
the sound quality and causes a risk of damage to the loudspeaker.
It is desirable to limit the amplitude of the deflections either by reducing the amplitude of
the applied signal or by placing a high pass filter upstream of the amplifier, for example, a
second order Butterworth at 80Hz.
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5. Technical data
Acoustical
SB110
SB110T
Loudspeaker
10’’ neodyme
Load type
Interactive dual chamber
Long-term power1
300W
100W
Sensitivity2
95.5dB SPL / 1W / 1m
Low-cut frequency2
High-cut frequency2
37Hz at -10dB, 43Hz at -3dB
215Hz at -10dB, 180Hz at -3dB
Directivity
Omnidirectional
Max continuous sound level at 1m3
119dB SPL
111dB SPL
Nominal impedance
8Ω
100Ω
Recommended amplifier
100W to 500W
depending on max
SPL
100V –100W
Filtering
Equalization and connection
5 x 2nd order cells
Physical
Dimensions
400 x 400 x 200mm
Volume
38,7 litres
Net / shipping weight
11.0kg / 12.0kg
12.3kg / 14.1kg
Colour
White (RAL9016), Black (RAL9005)
Matte finish
Connection
Euroblock with « daisy chain » output
Accessories
SB110_KMV
Kit for vertical wall-mounting
1: As per EN60268-5, with recommended EQ.
2: With continuous pink noise, crossover at 180Hz and recommended EQ.
3: Noise as per EN60268-1, voltage corresponding to the long-term power, with
recommended EQ.
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5.1 Mechanical drawings
General and front views
Top view
Back view
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6. Warranty
The SB110 has a 5-year warranty, in accordance with the General Conditions of Sale.
Malfunction problems must be reported to the manufacturer prior to any return.
7. Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible causes
Solution
The product does not emit
any sound
Connector incorrectly wired
No signal is sent
Check the connection
Check the source and the amplifier
The sound is distorted
Excessive membrane
excursion
Decrease the bass level by
decreasing the gain and/or adding
a high-pass filter (see above
“Equalization”)
Presence of unwanted
vibrations
Objects are vibrating in the
room due to the effect of
low frequencies emitted by
the SB110
Identify and secure the objects that
are vibrating
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8. Declaration of conformity
We,
ACTIVE AUDIO SAS,
332 Boulevard Marcel Paul 44800 St Herblain, France,
Declares under our sole responsibility that the following products
SB110, SB110T,
complie with the council directive 2004/108/CE
Assessment of compliance is based on the following standards: EN50081-1, EN61000, EN60065
Established on the 1st of June 2017
by Régis CAZIN, CEO.
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