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- Page 1 Quad 21” Kraken-MK3 Powered Subwoofer User Manual...
- Page 2 Quad 21” Kraken-MK3 Powered Subwoofer Table of Contents Overview Quick Start Guide Outboard Processor Warning Setup Procedure Operation and Controls Indicator LEDs How to Use the Presets Pre-Installed Onboard Presets Power Distribution Troubleshooting Cardioid Mode Specifications Warranty Safety Information Important Notes FCC Compliance Notice Este manual está disponible en español en nuestro sitio web en bassboss.com/support Overview The Kraken embrace is a monstrously beautiful thing. It’s crushing, it’s inescapable, and it fills any space with excitement and wonder... You’ll love every minute of it! Capable of almost brutal force, every time there’s a Kraken on site, the energy level goes up. When your events need to be intense... release the Kraken! How does the Kraken pack the output of at least four double-18” subwoofers into the size of just two? While it’s possible to tune a small cabinet to a very low frequency using very long ports, those ports would tend to take up more than half of the cabinet volume, requiring bigger cabinets or higher tuning. Kraken-MK3 User Manual...
- Page 3 Ultimately, cardioid configurations of Krakens tend to require fewer rearward-facing cabinets to achieve effective cancellation behind the array. The cabinet itself is made from 18mm, 13-ply Birch plywood and is extensively braced. It is coated in high-temperature bonded polyurea and features powder-coated, perforated steel grilles. The cabinets are axially symmetrical, featuring UHMW Polyethylene sliders and steel bar handles on 4 sides. The Kraken Powered Subwoofer was designed to provide body-and-face-melting bass on a massive scale for festival systems, touring systems, high-intensity nightclubs, art cars, carnival floats and, not to be forgotten, BASSHEADS, who need a little bit more than they have ever had before... bassboss.com 3...
- Page 4 Provided the cabinets are physically aligned, any BASSBOSS sub can be combined with any BASSBOSS top and their outputs will be phase-coherent. This means no cancellations and no gaps in the response at the crossover frequency, regardless of which preset is selected.
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Page 5: Setup Procedure
The internal processing can accomplish everything an external processor could accomplish, but without degrading the sound quality and without putting components at risk. Before considering using an outboard processor, contact BASSBOSS customer service with your use-case scenario for assistance in setting up the internal processing to achieve your goals. -
Page 6: Operation And Controls
1. Each preset includes all necessary low-pass and high-pass filters at the selected frequencies, and all the necessary alignments to maintain phase coherence in the crossover range when used with other BASSBOSS powered speakers. Presets help you fine-tune the balance between the subwoofers and top speakers. More details on the different combinations are on page 7. - Page 7 It’s recommended that you try several, if not all, combinations when first setting up to determine which combination works best in each environment. You will likely choose different combinations for wood floors, concrete floors and outdoors. Experiment with different combinations to dial in your preferred combination in different environments. bassboss.com 7...
- Page 8 Additional presets are accessible through software. See “How to Use the Presets” section for more information. New presets will be available for download at bassboss.com/software as they are developed. To be notified when new presets are released register your gear at: www.bassboss.com/support Instructions on linking to your computer for remote monitoring and control: www.bassboss.com/software...
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Page 9: Power Distribution
6. Is the signal flowing to the input full-range? Filters in the signal may remove the operating frequencies of the loudspeaker receiving them. 7. If you’re connected via LAN, check the level and filter settings in the software. bassboss.com 9... -
Page 10: Cardioid Mode
The main subwoofer cabinets face the audience and use one of the first 7 presets, while the cardioid cabinet faces away from the audience with Preset 8 selected. When two cabinets are facing forward and one is facing backward in cardioid mode, set the input levels the same for all cabinets, with the same signal going to all. When one cabinet is facing forward and one is facing backward in cardioid mode, set the cardioid cabinet’s level 6dB lower than the forward-facing cabinet, with both cabinets receiving the same signal. If there’s only one cabinet facing forward and another one facing backward in cardioid mode, you can place the cardioid cabinet on top of the forward-facing cabinet. If you place the cardioid cabinet next to the forward-facing cabinet, position the forward-facing cabinets further away from the stage or the area where you want to reduce sound levels. The most significant sound reduction happens along an imaginary line drawn from the center of the forward-facing cabinet’s woofer back through the center of the cardioid cabinet’s woofer. How and When to Use Cardioid Mode Cardioid mode doesn’t make the sound louder for the audience. Instead, it reduces the bass level behind the subwoofer stacks. When you have two subwoofers facing the audience and add a third one in cardioid mode, the sound level in front of the two subwoofers won’t change much. However, the sound level behind them will decrease. In some situations a wall or structure may reflect the sound radiating from the rear of the subwoofers back towards the audience. That reflected sound can cause phase cancellations leading to a loss of impact and uneven frequency response. Cardioid mode can help eliminate those cancellations before they happen, leading to better sound quality and impact for the audience. Area of Audience Reduced Area Bass Level Kraken-MK3 User Manual... -
Page 11: Specifications
4 8” x 48” x 36” (121.92 cm x 121.92 cm x 91.44 cm) - 48.5” (124 cm) high with feet Net Weight: 460 lbs. (209 kg) Shipping Weight: 550 lbs. (249 kg) with pallet Exterior Finish: W eatherproof, black, textured, bonded, high-pressure polyurea coating Grilles: Perforated, powder-coated steel Feet: 8 x UHMWPE strips. 2 on each of 4 sides Handles: 8 x Steel bar handles. 2 on each of 4 sides Fly Points: None. Ground-stack only. Optional Transport Dollies: 1 8mm Birch Dolly cart with 4 locking casters and recesses to accept interlocking cabinet sliders Online Information: bassboss.com/kraken Our proactive philosophy causes specifications to be subject to change whenever improvements are made. bassboss.com 11... -
Page 12: Warranty
BASSBOSS personnel. Service will be performed upon the return of the failed unit, together with its original sales receipt or other proof of purchase, to BASSBOSS or an Authorized Service Facility. Purchaser is responsible for all costs of shipping and handling. Cosmetic damage is specifically excluded from this warranty. -
Page 13: Safety Information
Never attempt to carry out any operations, modifications or repairs that are not expressly described in this manual. Contact your dealer or BASSBOSS support if the product is not functioning properly. The audio system must comply with current local standards and regulations regarding electrical systems. -
Page 14: Important Notes
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Kraken-MK3 User Manual... - Page 15 190.50 [7.50] Manufacturer True Lee Loudspeakers | BASSBOSS 2028 E Ben White Blvd. #240-8220 Austin TX 78741 We declare, under our sole responsibility, that to the best of our knowledge to which this declaration relates, our products are in conformity with the applicable requirements.
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Page 16: Powered Subwoofer
Quad 21” Kraken-MK3 Powered Subwoofer Need more assistance? We’re here to help. bassboss.com/support...
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