M-Audio SBX [12/16] Troubleshooting technical support

If your satellites are properly damped at the bass response as shown in curve

“a,” set the two crossover frequencies to be identical. If your satellite speakers

are under-damped (boomy sounding) as shown in curve “b,” experiment with

setting the Satellite crossover frequency control higher. If they are over-damped

(dry sounding) as shown in curve “c,” experiment with a lower setting. You may

want to note the final control settings in case they are accidentally altered.

Note: In the event that you do choose an external form of bass

management, you will likely need to set the Subwoofer LPF cutoff

frequency to 180Hz. If you choose not to use the SBX internal bass

management or an external form of bass management, you may want

to begin with a Subwoofer LPF cutoff frequency of 120Hz and experiment up

or down until you reach your desired sound.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Avoiding Problems with Turntables

Since the SBX can produce a considerable output level at low frequencies,

acoustic feedback via a turntable can occur

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o ensure that this is not the case,

perform the following test at installation of the SBX.

Set up the equipment for playing a record. Place the stylus on a non-rotating

record (disconnect the turntable power cord if necessar

y). Tap the turntable

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