Bose Professional MB210 User manual

Bose® MB210
Compact Subwoofer
Installation Guide*
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Installationsanleitung*
Guía de instalación*
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2 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions pro.Bose.com
Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.
This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic
installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed-installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before
attempting installation.
WARNINGS:
• All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility
to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed in accordance with all applicable codes, including local
building codes and regulations. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction before installing this product.
• Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury or death, and property damage. It is the
installer’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used for their application. Only professional installers with
the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
• Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
• This product is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas (including, without limitation, indoor pools, indoor
water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).
• Only use the mounting hardware supplied with this product.
• Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing.
If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to
local building codes.
• Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your implantable medical device.
Important Safety Instructions:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection
facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more
information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you
bought this product.

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8 - Installation Guide
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Product Overview
Bose Professional MB210 compact subwoofers are designed for
background/foreground music and small sound-reinforcement systems
that require low-frequency extension down to 37 Hz. The MB210
subwoofer features two (2) 10-inch high-excursion woofers, derived
from the award-winning Bose Professional F1 portable, powered
subwoofer, in a compact, Baltic-birch plywood enclosure optimized
for fixed-installation applications. Featuring outstanding performance
to size ratio, the MB210 is designed to complement Bose Professional
FreeSpace®, Panaray®, and RMU loudspeaker models with additional
bass impact.
Product Features
• 2 x 10” high-excursion woofers for high-output bass in a compact enclosure. Transducers derived from award-
winning Bose F1 portable, powered subwoofer
• 500 W long-term power handling for high sound output and reliability
• Low-frequency extension down to 37 Hz
• 123 dB maximum continuous SPL, 129 dB peak SPL
• Baltic Birch plywood enclosure with compact size for installations
• Polyurethane paint available in black or white
• U-bracket included for easy mounting to walls or ceiling
Package Contents
The MB210 loudspeaker package contains the following:
• MB210 loudspeaker
• Mounting U-bracket
• Four (4) screws for mounting bracket
• Four (4) rubber washers for mounting bracket
• Four (4) stick-on ground feet
• One (1) black 4-pin Euroblock
• T3 square drive

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Loudspeaker and U-Bracket Dimensions
mm659
26.0
mm203
8.0
mm100
3.9
mm291
11.5
mm11 4
4.5
mm77
3.0
mm685
27.0
mm32
1.3
mm668
26.3
mm300
11.8
mm450
17.7
Top View
Rear View
BRACKET REMOVED
BRACKET ONLY
DIMENSIONS APPLY TO BOTH SIDES
Front View
INPUT PANEL 2X NL4
AND 4-PIN EURO BLOCK CONNECTOR
Right View
Rear View
Connector Panel
The MB210 subwoofer includes the following connections (all wired in parallel):
qEuroblock connector (4-pin)
wNL4 connectors
qw

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Mounting Loudspeaker with U-Bracket
Before You Begin - Recommended Tools
• 10 mm sockets and socket wrenches - for M8 bolts on U-bracket
• T3 square drive (included) - for removing plastic inserts.
CAUTION:
• The loudspeaker weighs 21.8 kg (48 lbs) with U-bracket attached. Use caution when lifting to avoid injury and/or
damage to the speaker.
• Do not place loudspeaker resting on its grille.
• Bose does not recommend or support use of eyebolts in threaded holes instead of U-bracket.
Install Loudspeaker Using U-Bracket
1. Choose a mounting location that will safely support the weight of the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker can be
mounted horizontally or vertically.
2. Remove packing materials and place the loudspeaker on the floor beneath the planned suspension point.
3. Determine which threaded holes on the loudspeaker are required for mounting, depending on the
loudspeaker’s mounting orientation. See the following figures.
4. Using the included T3 square drive, remove the plastic inserts from the appropriate threaded holes on each
end of the loudspeaker.
CAUTION: Do not attach the loudspeaker to the U-bracket using the plastic inserts.
5. Insert one M8 bolt and rubber washer into the threaded hole that corresponds to the open end of the
U-bracket, on each end of the loudspeaker. Do not tighten.
NOTE: Use only the included hardware to attach the U-bracket to the loudspeaker.
6. Use the U-bracket as a guide to mark the fastening holes on the mounting surface.
CAUTION: To attach U-brackets to the mounting surface, choose fasteners that are consistent with all local
building codes and requirements to support the weight of the speaker. As a general guideline, use 5/16” x
3” lag screws into wood and 5/16” - 18 double expansion anchors a minimum of 1.5 inches into concrete and
masonry block.
7. Drill holes into mounting surface, using previously marked positions.
8. Attach the U-bracket to the building surface using the required fasteners, such as those specified in Step 6.
9. Place the loudspeaker on the bracket by sliding the M8 bolts attached to the loudspeaker into the bracket
slots. Keep the rubber washers between the bracket and the speaker enclosure.
10. Insert one M8 bolt and rubber washer into the remaining threaded hole, on each end of the loudspeaker.
Place the washer between the U-bracket and the loudspeaker.
11. Tighten the four bolts with a 10 mm socket tool, using a torque not to exceed 21 to 28 Newton-meters (15 to
20 foot-pounds).
12. Connect field wiring and test loudspeaker operation.
Figure: Threaded holes for horizontal mounting Figure: Threaded holes for vertical mounting

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Using the Ground Feet
The MB210 subwoofer can be placed on the ground in either the horizontal or vertical orientation, using the
ground feet. To attach the ground feet:
1. Remove the backing from the adhesive side of the first ground foot.
2. Position the ground foot in one corner of the loudspeaker, on the side that will be resting on the floor. See the
figures below.
3. Press the adhesive side of the ground foot onto the loudspeaker to adhere.
4. Repeat steps for the remaining three ground feet.
Figure: Ground feet position for horizontal orientation
Figure: Ground feet position for vertical orientation

Technical Information pro.Bose.com
12 - Installation Guide
Recommended Amplifier
Selecting the proper amplifier size for a given loudspeaker requires analysis of the transducer long-term (or RMS)
power rating, dynamic range of the input-source material (crest factor), desired sound pressure levels, and other
factors. As a general guideline, the following table provides recommended power amplifier ranges.
Model Nominal Impedance Required Channels Loudspeaker Long-
Term Power
Amp Power Rating
MB210 8 Ω 1500 W 500 - 2000 W
CAUTION: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to the loudspeaker.
The Bose® PowerMatch configurable power amplifiers oer optimal amplification, amplifier limiting, digital signal
processing (DSP), and DSP presets for use with the MB210 Compact Subwoofer. Please refer to the specifications
listed on the pro.Bose.com website for amplifiers and compare with the table above to determine which model is
best for your particular system design.
Recommended Signal Processing
Digital signal processing (DSP) is required for infrasonic bandpass protection, amplifier power limiting and active
crossover for the MB210 loudspeaker. Bose PowerMatch and PowerShare amplifiers provide recommended
bandpass protection and amplifier limiting functions.
Bose ControlSpace® DSP hardware, including the ESP-880, ESP-1600, ESP-1240, ESP-4120, and ESP-00, can also
be used to provide bandpass protection and active crossover.
The latest Control Space Designer software for PowerMatch, PowerShare, and DSP hardware, which contains the
latest MB210 preset files, can be found in the Software section of pro.Bose.com.
The following table lists the recommended infrasonic bandpass protection and amplifier limiter settings for the
MB210 loudspeaker.
Recommended Bandpass and
Amplifier Limiter Settings**
Bandpass Recommended
Crossover
Limiter
High Pass (Requires active
crossover in DSP
or Amplifier)
V Peak V RMS
Amplifier Channel Type Freq. Range Threshold Attack Release Threshold Attack Release
PowerMatch
8500/8500N
1 x Mono Mode 300
W channel, 8 Ohm
BW24 40 Hz 80 - 200 Hz 71* 1.5 100 50* 1000 2000
PowerMatch
8500/8500N
1 x V-bridge Mode
1000 W channel, 8
Ohm
BW24 40 Hz 80 - 200 Hz 126.5 1.5 100 63 1000 2000
Recommended Bandpass and
Amplifier Limiter Settings**
Bandpass Recommended
Crossover
Limiter
High Pass (Requires active
crossover in DSP
or Amplifier)
V Peak V RMS
Amplifier Channel Type Freq. Range Threshold Attack Release Threshold Attack Release
PowerShare
PS602/
PS602P/
PS604
1 x channel using
300 W, 8 Ohm
BW24 40 Hz 80 - 200 Hz 71* 1.5 100 50* 1000 2000
PowerShare
PS602/
PS602P/
PS604
1 x channel 600 W,
8 Ohm
BW24 40 Hz 80 - 200 Hz 100 1.5 100 63 1000 2000
* Indicates maximum available voltage for configuration
** Recommended parameters for Bose products; may not give the same performance in other devices

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Recommended Mid-High Loudspeakers
The MB210 loudspeaker pairs excellently with Bose FreeSpace, RoomMatch Utility and Panaray lines of
loudspeakers, and can also be used with any other passive Loudspeakers.

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MB210 Loudspeakers Technical Specifications
Single Module Performance
Frequency Response (- 3 dB) (1) 45 - 180 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 37 - 270 Hz
Recommended High-Pass Protection Filter 45 Hz with 24dB / octave filter
Nominal Coverage Pattern Omnidirectional below 200 Hz
Recommended Crossover 80 - 200 Hz (requires active crossover in DSP)
Bose extended-lifecycle test (4) AES transducer test (5)
Free Field Half-Space Free Field Half-Space
Power Handling, long-term continuous 500 W 500 W 625 W 625 W
Power Handling, peak 2000 W 2000 W 2500 W 2500 W
Sensitivity (SPL / 1W @ 1m) (2) 90 dB 96 dB 90 dB 96 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m (3) 117 dB 123 dB 118 dB 124 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 123 dB 129 dB 124 dB 130 dB
Transducers
Low Frequency 2 x Bose 10-inch, high-excursion woofers
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Physical
Enclosure Material Baltic birch plywood
Finish Polyurethane coating, black or white
Grill Perforated steel, powder-coated finish, black or white
Environmental Indoor only
Connectors 2 x Neutrik® NL4 plus 4-pin Euro block, all wired parallel
Suspension / Mounting 4 x M8 on left and right sides for U-bracket attachment
Dimensions (H x W x D) 291 mm x 659 mm x 450 mm (11.5” x 26” x 17.7”)
Net Weight 18.6 kg (41 lbs) / 21.8 kg (48 lbs) with U-bracket
Shipping Weight 27.2 kg (59.9 lbs)
Included accessories U-bracket, 4x adhesive-mounted rubber ground-stack feet
Footnotes
(1) Frequency response and range measured on-axis with recommended EQ in indicated anechoic environment
(2) Sensitivity with indicated boundary, 40 - 300 Hz bandpass, referenced to 2.83V
(3) Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression
(4) Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration
(5) AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise
Additional Information
Refer to the owner’s guide (online at pro.Bose.com) for more information about your product (including
accessories and replacement parts). To request a printed copy, use the phone numbers provided.
Neutrik® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG.
Limited Warranty
Your product is covered by a limited warranty. Visit pro.Bose.com for warranty details.
The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australian and New Zealand. See our
website at www.bose.com/au/warranty or www.bose.com/nz/warranty for details of the Australian and New
Zealand warranty.
Date of Manufacture
The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “6” is 2006 or 2016.

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