Summary of D1800
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1000 watt 18" powered subwoofer.
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important safety information caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the ...
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed on the ap- paratus. 6. Clea...
Page 4: Table of Contents
Table of contents introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 auro d1800 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 quick start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the samson auro d1800 professional, powered subwoofer. The auro d1800 is a compact and powerful speaker cabinet featuring an 18" long ex- cursion driver, complemented by a 1000 watt class-d power amplifier. The subwoofer offers both stereo full-range and high-pass outputs fo...
Page 6: Auro D1800 Features
Auro d1800 features the samson auro d1800 powered subwoofer utilizes the latest technology in loud- speaker and power amplifier design. Here are some of its main features: • heavy-duty, 18" low frequency transducer with butyl rubber surround • built-in 1000 watt, highly efficient class-d power ampli...
Page 7: Quick Start
Quick start the following steps will help you set up your auro d1800 active subwoofer. • unpack the auro d1800 and included compo- nents. Be sure to save the packaging in case you ever move, or need to send the unit for service. • set the auro d1800 subwoofer and satellite speaker(s) appropriately f...
Page 8: Controls and Functions
Controls and functions 1. Master level - this control adjusts the overall signal level at the input of the d1800's power amplifier. This control does not affect the signal sent to the full range and high pass outputs. 2. Phase switch - use this switch to set the polarity of the amplified signal. In ...
Page 9: Controls and Functions
Controls and functions 8. Full range outputs (l and r) - electronically balanced full range male xlr ste- reo line outputs. These outputs can be used to connect another subwoofer, or send full range signal to your main pa loudspeakers. 9. Ac power inlet and fuse sled - connect the supplied standard ...
Page 10: Stereo Sub Operation
Configuring your speaker system in larger rooms, as well as in theatres and theme park installations (for low fre- quency special audio effects), two auro d1800's can be used in stereo. For addi- tional low-end, you can daisy chain a pair of auro d1800 subwoofers to each side of your speaker system....
Page 11: Operating The Auro D1800
Operating the auro d1800 the auro d1800 is a perfect addition to any pair of powered full range enclosures (like the samson auro d412 and auro d415). Below is a typical system set-up using the d1800 with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loudspeakers. The d1800’s inputs and outputs utilize ind...
Page 12: Operating The Auro D1800
Operating the auro d1800 to create a stereo full range audio system, two d1800s can be used with any pair of powered full range enclosures (like the samson auro d412 and d415). Below is a typi- cal system set-up using two d1800s with a mixer and a pair of powered satellite loud- speakers. The d1800’...
Page 13: Phase and Polarity
Phase and polarity a speaker reproduces sound by converting electrical signal into physical vibration. This physical vibration, in turn, pushes air to create sound waves. When setting up your speaker system, the goal is to have all speakers moving in phase, with the in and out movement of the speake...
Page 14: Connections
Connections xlr to xlr balanced xlr to balanced 1/4-inch the auro d1800 features balanced inputs and outputs with industry standard xlr connectors. Whenever possible, use high quality balanced connections to other equipment to suppress interference. See the wiring diagram below for auro d1800 connec...
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications amplifier rms power 500 watts peak power 1000 watts thd design class-d transducer driver 18" paper cone, 3" voice coil diameter sensitivity 95db spl @ 1w/1m acoustic performance frequency response 30hz- 135hz (+/-3 db) max. Spl 125 db spl @ 1000 watts electronic crossover crossover ty...
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