Deer Creek Audio SWD-24 User manual

SWD-24 Multi-Subwoofer
Driver User Guide
Introduction 1
1. Getting Started 2
2. Plug-and-play active subwoofer signal distribution 3
3. Four selectable home theater configuration modes 3
3.1 Monaural subwoofer setup 80 Hz 3
3.2 Monaural subwoofer setup 120 Hz 4
3.3 Dual channel subwoofer setup 4
3.4 Dual channel to monaural subwoofer setup 5
4. Selecting inputs, subwoofer volume and configuration modes 5
5. Advanced Features 6
6. What's Included 6
7. Specifications 7
8. Warranty Terms 7
Contact Deer Creek Audio 7
Introduction
The SWD-24 is a plug-and-play multi-subwoofer driver for your home theater setup. Without
programming and through simple connections, the SWD-24 allows you to immediately run up
to four powered subwoofers from your audio video receiver (AVR). This product is intended for
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the user who wants a ready-to-go simplified solution, backed by the technical support of Deer
Creek Audio.
1. Getting Started
Subwoofer placement will be driven by the number of subwoofers in your system, listening
room configuration and aesthetics. In general, spatial diversity is preferred. Be sure that all of
the subwoofer cables are of good quality, adequate length and securely connected.
Your subwoofer should be set as below, so as to not interfere with the crossover and
parametric equalization (PEQ) parameters that are set up in the miniDSP.
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2. Plug-and-play active subwoofer signal distribution
Shown below is configuration 1: Monaural subwoofer setup 80 Hz. This is most common and
how the SDW-24 is configured out of the box, or by selecting configuration 1 from the remote
control.
3. Four selectable home theater configuration modes
3.1 Monaural subwoofer setup 80 Hz
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This configuration is used when the AVR is set to 80 Hz and the subwoofer crossover is set to
its maximum or LFE.
3.2 Monaural subwoofer setup 120 Hz
This configuration is used when the AVR is set to 120 Hz and the subwoofer crossover is set to
its maximum or LFE.
3.3 Dual channel subwoofer setup
This configuration is used in systems with AVRs that have dual independent subwoofer
outputs. Input 1 feeds subwoofers 1 and 2, input 2 feeds subwoofers 3 and 4. The SWD-24
low pass filter is set to 120 Hz, so if a lower cutoff frequency is desired, set that on the
subwoofer crossover.
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3.4 Dual channel to monaural subwoofer setup
This configuration is used in systems with AVRs that have left and right subwoofer outputs,
which will be combined into one virtual monaural subwoofer. The SWD-24 low pass filter is set
to 120 Hz, so if a lower cutoff frequency is desired, set that on the subwoofer crossover.
4. Selecting inputs, subwoofer volume and configuration
modes
The included remote control allows you to select your signal input, typically analog RCA from
the AVR/AVP, and the configuration mode for your system. Once in place, these are usually
not adjusted further. After the system is configured as above, you may adjust the subwoofer
volume based on your program material.
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5. Advanced Features
You can learn more about how to implement the following advanced features by referencing
the white paper: Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup.
● Programmable high performance low pass filters
● Flexible parametric room equalization filters
● Programmable time delay correction
● Compatible with REW software and miniDSP UMIK measurement microphone
6. What's Included
●SWD-24 Multi-Subwoofer Driver
● IR Remote Control
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● Thumb drive with SWD-24 software driver configuration .xml file
● U.S. regulated 12V power supply
● USB cable
● miniDSP plug-in license and REW software link
7. Specifications
● Based on miniDSP 2x4 HD
● Distortion < 0.1% THD at maximum input
● Dynamic range: un-weighted > 98dB
● Analog Devices ADAU1701 digital signal processor (DSP) Engine
● Dimensions: 26h x 107w x 94d mm
8. 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]
[phone]
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