AVE Bassboy Powered Subwoofer User Manual

AVE Bassboy Powered Subwoofer

Safety
The Bassboy-powered subwoofer is designed to enhance your audio experience. To ensure safe and proper usage, please read the following important safety instructions:

• Do not overexpose the speaker to rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Connect only to a mains power supply with a protective earthing connection.
• Do not remove the rear amplifier cover or attempt to open the speaker as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• Do not operate or store near water.
• Do not expose the speaker to dripping or splashing liquid, and ensure that no objects containing liquid are placed on this speaker.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves, or other heating apparatus.
• Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not block any ventilation openings, including sound ports.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not obstruct or remove the ground plug from the speaker, doing so may cause electric shock resulting in serious injury or death.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or rolled over.
• Unplug the subwoofer during electrical storms and power outages.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician if the speaker no longer operates, fails to power on, has a distorted sound, or emits an electrical smell or sound.
• To completely disconnect the AC power from this speaker, the power supply cord must be unplugged.

Precautions
It is important to follow these precautions when using the Bassboy-powered subwoofer:

• The subwoofer is not designed to be suspended or flown. It should be placed on the ground or a secure platform capable of holding its weight.

Description
The Bassboy-powered subwoofer allows users to easily configure the subwoofer to their preferred sound systems with both volume and frequency crossover control. It features a phase switch to avoid cancellation/phasing when multiple subwoofers are in use. This subwoofer is a must-have for any DJ, Band, or Venue looking to take their speaker system to the next level!

Features

• Powered 12″ Bass Reflex Subwoofer
• Efficient 600W Class-D amplifier
• Specially selected woofer for high output and clarity
• User-adjustable crossover frequency
• Designed and engineered in Australia to ensure quality and reliability
• Compact and durable plywood cabinet with professionally painted finish
• Suitable for Bands, DJs, Places of Worship, Bars, Venues, Public Address, Presentations, and more

Safety

Important Safety Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OVEREXPOSE THIS SPEAKER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE REAR AMPLIFIER COVER OR ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE SPEAKER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

1. Read this manual carefully.
2. Keep this manual safe for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and recommendations.
4. Do not operate or store near water.
5. Do not expose the speaker to dripping or splashing liquid, and ensure that no objects containing liquid are placed on this speaker.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves, or other heating apparatus.
8. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Do not block any ventilation openings, including sound ports.
10.  Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
11.  Do not obstruct or remove the ground plug from the speaker, doing so may cause electric shock resulting in serious injury or death.
12.  Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or rolled over.
13. Unplug the subwoofer during electrical storms and power outages.
14. Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician. Servicing is required when the speaker no longer operates, fails to power on, has a distorted sound, or emits an electrical smell or sound.
15. To completely disconnect the AC power from this speaker, the power supply cord must be unplugged.

Precautions

If an AVE subwoofer is used outdoors on a sunny day, ensure that it is in a shaded area and is well-ventilated to help prevent overheating. Do not use AVE subwoofers in environments that are below 0°C OR exceed +40°C. AVE subwoofers are capable of generating a sound pressure level (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL levels exceeding 90dB.

Suspension

The AVE subwoofers are not designed to be suspended or flown. The recommended mounting position is on the ground or secure platform capable of holding the weight of the subwoofer.

Description

The Bassboy is a professional 12″ powered subwoofer designed to deliver performance and versatility for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications. The Bassboy provides ample low-frequency reinforcement for your loudspeaker system and improves the overall sound and efficiency of your PA system. Powering the sub is a highly efficient 600W Class-D amplifier that provides ample power even at low volumes. And features a bass reflex design fitted with a custom 12ʺ neodymium woofer and large port allowing for improved airflow and sound output. True to the Bassboy family, the Bassboy features a compact enclosure measuring under 50cm³ and weighing only 23.5 kg. The Bassboy allows users to easily configure the subwoofer to their preferred sound systems with both volume and frequency crossover control. A phase switch is also featured when multiple subwoofers are in use to avoid cancellation/phasing. This is a must-have subwoofer for any DJ, Band, or Venue wanting to take their speaker system to the next level!

Quick Start Guide
To set up your Bassboy subwoofer, follow the below steps;

1. Connect the IEC AC power cord from a grounded mains 240v power source.
2. Connect the XLR line input to the subwoofer’s input.
3. Adjust the gain/volume knob to 0 (off), and set the frequency knob to its highest setting
4. Switch the power switch to the ‘ON’ position.
5. Slowly increase the input’s gain knob to the desired level (ensuring that the speaker is not distorting or clipping).
6. Adjust the frequency of the subwoofer until the designed crossover point is reached.

Specifications

Phase Switch, power

Indicators:| Power, limit
Inputs:| 1x XLR (line)
Outputs:| 1x XLR
Operating voltage:| 110 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz, Switching Power Supply
Power Connection:| IEC
Operating Temperature:| 0 – 40°C
Cabinet material:| Plywood
Dimensions:| 400 x 495 x 418mm
Weight:| 23.5 kg

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