D&B V-SUB User manual

VV-SUB
Manual 1.3 en

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General information
V-SUB Manual
Version: 1.3 en, 09/2015, D2701.EN .01
Copyright © 2015 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights
reserved.
Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place
so that it is available for future reference.
When reselling this product, hand over this manual to the new
owner.
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customers to this manual. Enclose the relevant manuals with the
systems. If you require additional manuals for this purpose, you
can order them from d&b.
d&b audiotechnik GmbH
Eugen-Adolff-Strasse 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany
T [phone], F [phone]
[email protected], www.dbaudio.com

1. Safety precautions........................................................... 4
1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers.................... 4
2. V-SUB loudspeaker......................................................... 5
2.1. Product description.................................................................. 5
2.2. Connections............................................................................. 6
2.3. Operation................................................................................ 6
2.3.1. Controller settings................................................................ 6
2.4. Technical specifications.......................................................... 7
3. Manufacturer's Declarations....................................... 8
3.1. EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)......................... 8
3.2. WEEE Declaration (Disposal)................................................. 8
Contents
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1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers
Potential risk of personal injury
Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a
high level. Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of
causing a sound pressure level detrimental to human health.
Seemingly non-critical sound levels (from approx. 95 dB SPL) can
cause hearing damage if people are exposed to it over a long
period.
In order to prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the
ground or when flown, please take note of the following:
– When setting up the loudspeakers or loudspeaker stands,
make sure they are standing on a firm surface. If you place
several systems on top of one another, use straps to secure
them against movement.
– Only use accessories which have been tested and approved
by d&b for assembly and mobile deployment. Pay attention to
the correct application and maximum load capacity of the
accessories as detailed in our specific "Mounting instructions"
or in our "Flying system and Rigging manuals".
– Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used
for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate
size and load safety factor. Pay attention to the manufacturers'
instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines.
– Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for
visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when
necessary.
– Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.
Potential risk of material damage
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when erecting
and transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near
equipment and objects which may be impaired or damaged by an
external magnetic field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m
(1.5 ft) from magnetic data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video
tapes, bank cards, etc.) is sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m
(3 ft) may be necessary with computer and video monitors.
1. Safety precautions
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2.1. Product description
The V-SUB is a compact high performance cardioid subwoofer for
use with d&b V-Series cabinets.
The V-SUB houses two long excursion neodymium drivers in an
integrated cardioid setup: a 18“ driver in a bass-reflex design
facing to the front and a 12” driver in a two chamber bandpass
design radiating to the rear. The arrangement and tuning provide a
cardioid dispersion pattern using a single amplifier channel.
Its frequency response extends from 37 Hz to 115/95 Hz.
The cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an impact
and weather protected PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection) finish.
The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is protected by a rigid metal
grill backed by an acoustically transparent foam. Each side panel
incorporates two handles and mounted on the rear panel are four
heavy duty wheels. An M20 threaded flange in the top panel
accepts the d&b Z5013 Loudspeaker stand for the deployment of
full range cabinets.
V-Series rigging components and arrays
Cabinets are mechanically connected using the rigging strands on
both sides of the cabinet front and a central strand at the rear of
the cabinet. All necessary rigging components are mounted to the
cabinet and fold out or slide out when needed. The rigging
components are also intended to interconnect and secure V-SUB
cabinets in ground stack applications.
A detailed description of the V-Series rigging components is given
in the V-Series Rigging manual which is provided with the V Flying
frame.
A detailed description of planning and designing V arrays is given
in the technical information "TI 385 d&b Line array design,
ArrayCalc" which is also provided with the V Flying frame.
The d&b ArrayCalc array calculator can be downloaded from the
d&b website at www.dbaudio.com.
Cardioid dispersion
Cardioid dispersion avoids unwanted energy behind the system
and greatly reduces the excitation of the reverberant field at low
frequencies providing the greatest accuracy of low frequency
reproduction. The subwoofers can be used as stand-alone solutions
or in stacked combinations with a minimum distance of 60 cm (2 ft)
between adjacent cabinets or between the subwoofers and a side
wall. When positioned in front of walls, the minimum distance to
rear walls is maintained by the wheels mounted at the rear of the
cabinet.
V-SUB loudspeaker
Cardioid dispersion pattern
2. V-SUB loudspeaker
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2.2. Connections
The cabinet is fitted with a pair of 4-pin connectors. All four pins of
both connectors are wired in parallel. The V-SUB uses the pin
assignments 2+/2–. Pins 1+/1– are designated to the V8 or V12
loudspeakers. Using the male connector as the input, the female
connector allows for direct connection to a second cabinet.
The cabinet can be supplied with EP5 connectors as an option. Pin
equivalents of the connector options are listed in the table below.
NL4
NLT4 F/M 1+ 1– 2+ 2– n.a.
EP5 1 2 3 4 5
2.3. Operation
NOTICE!
Only operate d&b loudspeakers with a correctly configured d&b
amplifier, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker
components.
Select the controller setup V-SUB.
Within the amplifiers (except for D6) it is available in Dual Channel
or Mix TOP/SUB mode.
Up to two V-SUB loudspeakers can be driven by the respective
amplifier channel.
2.3.1. Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the 100 Hz function can be selected.
100 Hz circuit
If the 100 Hz circuit is selected, the upper operating frequency of
the system is reduced from 115 Hz to 95 Hz.
It can be used when actively driven V-SUB subwoofers are used to
supplement V-Series cabinets operated in full range mode. The
100 Hz mode can also be used to compensate for the effect of
close coupling between the V-SUB and V-Series cabinets operated
in CUT mode. With T-Series cabinets the standard mode is
recommended.
Fig. 1: Connector wiring
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2.4. Technical specifications
V-SUB system data
Frequency response (–5 dB standard) 37 Hz - 115 Hz
Frequency response (–5 dB 100 Hz mode) 37 Hz - 95 Hz
Max. sound pressure (1 m, free field)
with D12/D20/30D 133 dB
with D80 137 dB
(SPLmax peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4)
V-SUB loudspeaker
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity (RMS/peak 10 ms) 800/3200 W
Components 1 x 18“ driver
1 x 12“ driver
Connections 2 x NL4 M or NLT4 F/M
optional 2 x EP5
Pin assignment NL4 M and NLT4 F/M: 2+ / 2–
EP5: 3: + / 4: –
Weight 64 kg (141 lb)
Fig. 3: V-SUB cabinet dimensions in mm [inch]
Fig. 2: V-SUB frequency response, standard and 100 Hz mode
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3.1. EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)
This declaration applies to:
d&b V-SUB loudspeaker, Z0518
manufactured by d&b audiotechnik GmbH.
All production versions of these types are included, provided they
correspond to the original technical version and have not been
subject to any later design or electromechanical modifications.
We herewith declare that said products are in conformity with the
provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable
amendments.
A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered
from d&b or downloaded from the d&b website at
www.dbaudio.com.
3.2. WEEE Declaration (Disposal)
Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately
from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product according to the respective national
regulations or contractual agreements. If there are any further
questions concerning the disposal of this product, please contact
d&b audiotechnik.
3. Manufacturer's Declarations
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