Deer Creek Audio EQ901 USB User manual

EQ901 USB User Guide
Introduction 1
1. Features 2
2. What’s Included 2
3. Typical Installation Examples 3
3.1 Stereo Mode 3
3.2 Dual Stereo (Quad) Mode 4
3.3 Active Subwoofer Mode 4
3.4 Tape / Processor Loop Setup 5
3.5 Analog Only Preamp / Power Amplifier Setup 5
4. USB Streaming Music Driver Installation (PC only) 6
5. Level Setting 6
6. Analog Input Level 6
7. Subwoofer Settings 7
8. USB Music Server Volume Setting Warning 7
9. Using the EQ901 USB Remote Control 7
10. Setting Tone Modes 8
11. Specifications 8
12. Warranty Terms 8
Contact Deer Creek Audio 8
Introduction
The EQ901 USB is an upgrade replacement for existing BOSE 901 Equalizers. The EQ901
USB Series features four specifically designed equalization curve sets unique to each Series:
I/II, III/IV or V/VI.
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The EQ901 USB is also a high performance digital pre-amplifier (DAC) intended to drive high
quality power amplifiers or integrated amplifiers/receivers. Analog, USB and TOSLINK digital
audio inputs are provided.
When used in the digital input mode, the music stream is maintained in the digital domain all
the way through the 901 equalization process. This is the purest and highest fidelity way to
drive your 901s.
1. Features
● USB / TOSLINK Streaming Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) with built-in equalization
curves for the 901 Series V/VI
● Precise BOSE 901 equalization is performed digitally before the DAC in an Analog
Device 400 MHz SHARC DSP processor with 24 bit resolution
● The four BOSE 901 tone modes (EQ curves) are available on all four outputs. Two
identical stereo pairs outputs are available, allowing for dual active stereo systems (two
stereo power amps) or the addition of an active subwoofer(s)
● Remote selectable inputs:
1. Analog
2. TOSLINK
3. USB
● Remote selectable tonal characteristics settings:
1. Normal mode
2. Enhanced mode
3. Warm mode
4. Low frequency reduction mode
● Remote volume control with 0.5 dB resolution and mute
● Ultra low distortion 2.0 Vrms output driver stage
● Selectable input sensitivity of 2.0 Vrms or 4.0 Vrms
2. What’s Included
● EQ901 USB equalizer for your BOSE 901 Series I/II, III/IV or V/VI (series selected at
order)
● Four precision engineered tone adjustment equalization curves
● Two identical stereo pairs outputs are available allowing for dual active stereo systems
(two stereo power amps) or the addition of an active subwoofer(s)
● Deer Creek Audio USB drive with PC USB audio driver
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● IR Remote Control
● USB cable
● U.S. regulated power supply (see option for global supply)
3. Typical Installation Examples
Analog audio input and output connections are made directly to the RCA input and output
jacks. For RCA connections, #1 is Left (L) and #2 is Right (R). When making these
connections, make sure to power off the equipment being connected.
3.1 Stereo Mode
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3.2 Dual Stereo (Quad) Mode
3.3 Active Subwoofer Mode
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3.4 Tape / Processor Loop Setup
3.5 Analog Only Preamp / Power Amplifier Setup
This example shows a typical connection between a preamp and power amp.
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If you have a receiver or integrated amplifier with a pre-out / main in loop, you can insert the
EQ901B as shown below.
4. USB Streaming Music Driver Installation (PC only)
The driver enables USB streaming music from the computer to the EQ901 USB. Connect the
processor to the computer using the supplied USB cable, and power it on. Navigate to the
WinDrivers folder of the software download and double-click on the driver install.
● miniDSP_UAC2_v4.82.0_2020-06-09_setup.exe for Windows 7, 8 and 10
(The version number and date embedded in the filename may be different.) We recommend
accepting the default installation location. Once driver installation completes, click Finish.
5. Level Setting
Your EQ901 USB is being delivered with an internal level (gain) setting of 0db (max, no
insertion loss) that you will adjust with the supplied remote control. It has been set with the
analog inputs selected. Be sure to turn down your music source to protect your system at turn
on. Once you have your inputs connected and all components on, you can adjust all the gain
levels for optimal volume midposition control performance.
6. Analog Input Level
The analog audio input levels are switchable between 2.0 Vrms and 4.0 Vrms to accommodate
use with most equipment. The EQ901 USB is shipped with the analog input level set to 2.0
Vrms.
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7. Subwoofer Settings
You may drive an active subwoofer with outputs 3 and 4, however keep in mind these are an
exact, full range, stereo match to outputs 1 and 2. To begin, your subwoofer should be set at
mid-level gain, and the crossovers should be set at the mid-level setting. After you have the
system up and running, adjust the subwoofer level, phase and crossover to get the best
response.
8. USB Music Server Volume Setting Warning
If you are streaming digital music via a server such as foobar2000, JRiver, Roon, etc., begin
with the server application level set low.
9. Using the EQ901 USB Remote Control
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10. Setting Tone Modes
Selection of the tone mode is generally a subjective choice based on what sounds best to you.
Specifically: Normal mode is the most neutral, Enhanced mode provides a tighter sound,
Warm mode adds midrange with slight treble reduction, and Low frequency reduction mode is
intended to control bass in smaller rooms or on “boomy” recordings.
11. Specifications
● EQ901 USB platform base: miniDSP 2x4 HD
● Digital Signal Processor Engine: Analog Devices Fixed point DSP SHARC
ADSP-21489
● USB controller: XMOS xCORE-200
● Digital to Analog Converter (DAC): AK4626A
● Internal Processing resolution and sample rate: 32 bit / up to 192 kHz
● Audio Input Connectivity: RCA, TOSLINK (optical), USB Audio
● Audio Output Connectivity: Unbalanced output, RCA
● Input / Output Max Levels: In 2.0 Vrms / 4.0 Vrms (jumper-selectable), Out 2.0 Vrms
● Input Impedance: 10 k Ω
● Output Impedance: 560 Ω
● Filtering Technology: FIR + I/IIR
● Dimensions: 27 h x 119 w x 107 d mm
● Power: 12V DC single supply, 2.1 mm round plug, 2.5 Watt
● IR Remote: miniDSP Remote
12. Warranty Terms
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the invoice date. Warranty does not cover failure of the product due to incorrect
connection or installation, improper or undocumented use, unauthorized servicing, modification
or alteration of the unit in any way, or any usage outside of that recommended in this manual.
Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer.
Contact Deer Creek Audio
Please contact us with any questions or comments:
[email protected]
720.726.9272
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