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Operation, Controller settings, Operation 2.3.1. controller settings – d&b MAX2 User Manual

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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.
As an alternative, the MAX2 can be driven by other high quality

linear power amplifiers, providing their output power does not

exceed 800 W into 8 ohms and an additional subsonic filter is

used (25 Hz with 12 dB/octave minimum). Otherwise there is a

risk of damaging the loudspeaker components.

Application

Setup

Cabinets per

channel

MAX2

MAX2

2

For applicable d&b amplifiers, the controller setup is available in

Dual Channel and Mix TOP/SUB mode.

MAX2 cabinets can also be operated using the LINEAR setup of

applicable d&b amplifiers. However, the MAX2 setup provides

low end equalization and limiter settings specially tuned for MAX2

cabinets used as stage monitors thus providing improved

performance and headroom.

2.3.1. Controller settings

For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFA and CPL can be

selected.

CUT circuit
Set to CUT, a high pass filter with a 130 Hz cut off frequency is

inserted in the controller signal path. The MAX2 is now configured

for use with actively driven d&b subwoofers.

HFA circuit
In HFA mode (High Frequency Attenuation), the HF response of the

system is rolled off. HFA provides a natural, balanced frequency

response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field or

delay use.

High Frequency Attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz, dropping

by approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz. This roll off mimics the decline

in frequency response experienced when listening to a system from

a distance in a typically reverberant room or auditorium.

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20k

Frequency response correction of HFA circuit

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