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Model 172 PBM High Performance Powered Subwoofer Atlantic Technology ® N N O V A T I V E O M E H E A T E R 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 762-6300 www.atlantictechnology.com...
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Model 172 PBM ODEL High Performance Powered Subwoofer Features A long-throw 12" driver with vented motor structure and 2", high-temperature, 4-layer voice coil A sealed enclosure for low distortion and deep bass output A linear power high current Class G amplifier conservatively rated at 150 watts RMS...
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Atlantic Technology ® Figure 1: Amplifier panel and controls for Model 172 PBM...
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172 PBM to your system using the high level (speaker) inputs. This is because most receiver/processor internal crossovers are 12dB per octave, which isn’t steep enough for use with the higher crossover levels required for ultra-compact satellites.
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Optional Second Sub Woofer Receiver/Amplifier/Processor Pre Out Main In Pre Out Main In Pre Amp Internal External Pre Out Pre Out Main In Main In Atlantic Technology ® Single Sub Woofer LEVEL THRU MONO HIGH LEVEL LEVEL THRU MONO HIGH LEVEL...
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Example 4: Speaker Out/ High Level In for 1 Subwoofer This is the recommended method for connecting the 172 PBM to a discrete 5.1 channel. Please the Important Note on page 4. Left Front Speaker Receiver/Amplifier/Processor Pre Out Main In...
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Using the Low-level Thruput If desired, you can run a line level stereo signal through the 172 PBM and out to another unit. This way you can add an additional subwoofer with minimal additional wiring. The signal that comes out of the Thruput jacks is identical to the input signal.
Model 172 PBM Note: Due to the very close placement of the High-level connectors, the most practical connectors to use are “double banana plugs” (North America only) available from most electronic supply stores. Figure 2: Gold plated 5-way binding posts. Accepts...
Subwoofer Tuning Using the Variable Level Control Figure 4: Front Panel Variable Level Control located behind the removable grille. Dual Subwoofer Placement Start here Less Bass More Bass Atlantic Technology ®...
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Subwoofer Tuning Using the Variable Level Control Figure 4: Front Panel Variable Level Control located behind the removable grille. Dual Subwoofer Placement Start here Less Bass More Bass Atlantic Technology ®...
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Model 172 PBM Figure 5: Assymmetrical arrangement for 2 subwoofers in a home theater, for example, one closer to a corner than the other. Using the Subwoofer Lo-Pass Control The Phase Invert Control...
Model 172 PBM Specifications Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice. Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Stereo and Dolby Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology.
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