Soundstream Technologies 355 manual

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    SPECIFICATIONS Channels I & 2; 3 & 4 4 a Stereo (8 i2 Bridged) (12.5 Vdc) 2 Q Stereo (4 Q Bridged) (14.4 Vdc) 225Wx4 1 255 1 (4kW x2) 1 $“,“x:, j 355 25Wx4 5ow x4 (5OW x 2) (IOOW x 2) I 555 I 4owx4 (80W x 2) 80W x4 (160W x 2) Subwoofer Channel I I MODEL 4Q 2t2 (12.5 Vdc) (14.4 Vdc) I 255 I 5OWxl I 100wx1 I I 355 I 75Wxl I 15OWxl I I 555[...]

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    Congratulations! You now own a Soundstream RUBICON amplifier, the product of an uncompromising design and engineering philosophy. Your Soundstream RUBICON amplifier will outperform any other amplifier in the world. To maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that you thoroughly acquaint yourself with its capabilites and features. Pleas[...]

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    RUBITM (Rapid-Use Branched jmpulse) This new proprietary power - - supply topology eliminates “power sags” during low frequency repro- duction by rapidly increasing the duty cycle, stabilizing the power sup- ply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing low frequencies. Also, greater reserve gate power is stored for low vol[...]

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    ‘. ‘. 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. KEY TO CALLOUTS Power LED - Indicates amplifier power. Subsonic / Hawkins Bass Control Switch - Select “SUB SONIC” to engage the Sub Sonic filter at 13 Hz. Select “HAWKINS BASS CONTROL” to engage the subwoofer channel’s high pass filter @I 45 Hz with +6 dB boost for optim[...]

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    8 9 10 ,-l 1 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. KEY TO CALLOUTS Power LED - Indicates amplifier power. Subsonic / Hawkins Bass Control Switch - Select “SUB SONIC” to engage the Sub Sonic filter at 13 Hz. Select “HAWKINS BASS CONTROL” to engage the subwoofer channel’s high pass filter @ 45 Hz [...]

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    The RUBICON amplifiers incorporate an on-board staggered electronic cross- over, with RCA outputs (RUBICON only) to drive an external amplifier. No external electronic crossover is necessary. However, if you do desire to use an external crossover you still have that option. The high and low pass portions of the crossover can be set independently of[...]

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    Hawkins Bass Control - Theorv and Use Hawkins Bass Control (variable) is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with the Soundstream RUBICON amplifier. It is capable of removing subsonic energy in program material be- low 45 Hz at 12 dB/Octave, while boosting subwoofer frequen- cies. The circuit consists of two controls. One engages a sub- son[...]

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    f INSTALLATION STEP 2 ] POWER AND GROUND To ensure maximum output from your RUBICON amplifier, use high quality, low- loss power and ground cables and connections. The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 4 or 8 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart below the minimum and maximum gauge power and ground wire for your applica- tion_ [...]

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    ( INST ALLATION STEP 4) LEVEL SEmlNG The input levels are adjusted by means of the input level controls located on the front of the amplifier. This is a unique dual-stage circuit that adjusts both level and gain. This topology maintains better S/N Ratio even when using sources with minimal output. In the ideal situation, all components in the audio[...]

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    SAMPLE SY$TEllU #2 -All Mode/s 2 channels of input 4 channels of 2-way high pass, (rear de-emphasis engaged on 555) subwoofer channel in low pass SAMPLE SYSTEM #3 - /2ss ag55.. 4 channels of input 3 channel operation with satellite to subwoofer fading 2 channels of bridged 2-way high pass, subwooferchannel in low pass SOUNDI- G?Yh” t TOP VIEW TOP[...]

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    SAMPLE SYSTEM #8 (555 ONLY!) 6 channels of input 5 channel operation with frunt rear satellite fading & subwoofer control 4 channels high pass 2-way, rear de-emphasis engaged subwoofer channel in low /’ CHANNELS l-2 CHANNELS 3*4 SUB Q XGVER SUI INPUT ML WUl,~IF(EOUl - 14 -R* - L. 4 -R4 LEFT RSM LEFT R&Ml ee w 1.0 TRIDENT PROTECTION CIRCUI[...]