d b audiotechnik V-SUB Loudspeaker User Manual

V-SUB
Manual 1.5 en

General information

V-SUB Manual
Version: 1.5 en, 09/2022, D2701.EN .01
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Safety precautions

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 deployment. Pay attention to the correct application and maximum load capacity of the accessories as detailed in our specific “Mounting instructions” or in our “Rigging manuals”.
• Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used for 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 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.

 V-SUB loudspeaker

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 a loudspeaker stand for the deployment of TOP 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, Array Calc” which is also provided with the V Flying frame.
The d & b Array Calc simulation software 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.

2.2 Connections
The cabinet is fitted NLT4 F/M 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 one as the input, the second connector allows for direct connection to a second cabinet.
The cabinet can be supplied with NL4 M or EP5 connectors as an option.
Pin equivalents of the connector options are listed in the table below.

d &b Load Match
With the d&b four channel amplifier platform, the Load Match function enables the amplifier to electrically compensate for the properties of the loudspeaker cable used without the need for an additional sense wire. For applicable loudspeakers, Load Match is
therefore independent of the connector type used.

d &b Sense Drive
The Sense Drive feature within D12 amplifiers enables electrical compensation for the properties of the loudspeaker cable used. Sense Drive requires an additional sense wire. Sense Drive is therefore only available with EP5 connectors and 5-wire cabling for applicable loudspeakers.

Note: When the D12 is operated in “Mix TOP/SUB mode”, the Sense Drive function is only available at the output B connector.
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.
Applicable d &b amplifiers:
D80/D40/D20/D12.

Amplifier output mode(s): Dual Channel or Mix TOP/SUB

Application| Setup| Cabinets per channel
V-SUB| V-SUB
V-SUB AP| 2*
1

• When using the D40/40D amplifiers and maximum output is required, it is recommended to only drive one V-SUB per amplifier channel. Two V-SUBs in parallel per channel are possible, but this is only recommended for applications with reduced output demand.

AP setup
In connection with d&b Array Processing (AP), the AP setup contains the AP data that is generated by the d&b Array Calc simulation software and transferred to the applicable amplifiers via the d&b Remote network (OCA/AES70) using R1.
As soon as the data has been sent to the amplifiers, the AP setup is automatically activated.

2.3.1 Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the 100 Hz mode can be selected.
100 Hz mode
It can be used when V subwoofers are used to supplement V-TOP cabinets operated in full range mode.
The 100 Hz mode can also be used to compensate for the effect of close coupling between the subwoofer and V-TOP cabinets operated in CUT mode.
With T-Series cabinets the standard mode is recommended.

2.4 Technical specifications
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 D20/D12………………… 133 dB
with D80/D40…………………………. 137 dB………. (SPL max peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4)

Loudspeaker data
Nominal impedance………………………….. 8 ohms
Power handling capacity (RMS/peak 10 ms)……………….. 800/3200 W
Components…………………. 1 x 18“ driver………..1 x 12“ driver
Connections……………………. NLT4 F/M…………optional 2 x NL4 M or 2 x EP5
Pin assignment……………………….. NLT4 F/M and NL4 M: 2+ / 2–EP5: 3: + / 4: –
Weight…………….. 64 kg (141 lb)

Manufacturer’s declarations

3.1 Conformity of loudspeakers
This declaration applies to:
d &b Z0518 V-SUB loudspeaker
by d&b audio technik GmbH & Co. KG.
All product variants 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 directives including all applicable amendments.
Detailed and applicable declarations are 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 audio technik.
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE: 13421928

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References

• Professional audio solutions from Germany | d&b audiotechnik

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