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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 for running your satellite speak- ers or linking multiple D1800 cabinets together to create larger sound reinforcement systems.
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 amplifier •...
XLR Input jacks on the Auro D1800. • Connect an XLR cable from the High Pass output of the Auro D1800 to the line input of your satellite speaker(s). •...
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 the out (NORMAL) setting, there is no change to the signal.
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10. Voltage Switch - Slide to change the operating voltage from 115 to 230 volts. 11. POWER Switch - Switches on the Auro D1800’s main power. Owner's Manual Auro D1800...
Configuring Your Speaker System Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to interface your new Auro D1800. Most system set-ups fall into one of two categories: Stereo or Mono sub operation.
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 industry standard XLR connectors.
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D1800's right input. • Now connect the left-side D1800’s left High Pass output to the line input of the left powered satellite, and right-side D1800’s right output to the line input of the right satellite.
To compensate for these obstacles, the Auro D1800 features a Phase switch, which allows you to reverse the polarity of the subwoofer relative to the source signal. This enables you to put the D1800 in phase with the rest of your PA system, or 180° out of phase.
Connections 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 connectors. XLR to XLR Balanced...
Integral 1 3/8" (35 mm) Pole Mount Receptacle, Dimensions and Weight Dimensions 20.2" L x 25.3" W x 24.1" H 513 mm L x 643 mm W x 612 mm H Weight 90.5 41.1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Owner's Manual Auro D1800...
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