Blue sky PRODESK User Manual
Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com
ProDesk™ | SAT 5
Owner’s Manual
MK III
Version 1 | 1.19.2010
Contents
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ProDesk™ | SAT 5 MK III Introduction __ __ __ __ Page 4
Important notes about the SAT 5 MK III and this
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Quick 2.1 System Setup Instructions __ __ __ __ Page 5
A Tour of the SAT 5 MK III Amplifier
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SAT 5 MK III Mounting and Placement __ __ __ __ Page 8
System Signal Flow & Connections __ __ __ __ __Page 9
Expanded Calibration Guide __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 10
Subwoofer Placement Guide __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 11
Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 12
SAT 5 MK III Cabinet Dimensions __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 13
Factory Service Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 14
General Contact Details __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 14
Contents
Safety Instructions
1 READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions
before operating this product.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - Follow all warnings on this product and in the
operating instructions.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating and use
instructions.
5. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
7. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. POWER SOURCE - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label on the back of
the product. It is IMPORTANT to confirm that the voltage selector
switch on the back of the SAT 5 MK IIII is set to the proper voltage
setting. If you are unsure of the type of power that is supplied to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
9. LIGHTNING- For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. LIQUID ENTRY - Never spill any liquid of any kind on the product.
12. SERVICING
Opening or removing covers, including any over bottom or side
speaker drivers, may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all service to qualified service personnel.
13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the
following conditions:
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b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into this
c. If the product does not operate normally by following the
d. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
14. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in risk of fire, electric
shock, or other hazard.
15. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
16. HEAT - This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that
produce heat.
17. MOUNTING: Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy
load can result in serious injury and equipment damage. Mounting
a speaker should be done by qualified persons in accordance with
all applicable local safety and construction standards. Be certain to
follow the instructions provided by the manufacture the mounting
bracket, be certain that is capable supporting the weight of the
speakers to be mounted.
- Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
product.
operating instructions. Adjust only controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the prod-
uct to its normal operation.
- this indicates a need for service.
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1. ProDesk | SAT 5 MK III
Max input +12 dBu
Max input +24 dBu
BALANCED INPUT
GAIN
ON
Set
Voltage
before
applying
power
12 dB Attenuator
OUT 80 Hz Filter
Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com
3. SAT 5 MK III, what is
Blue Sky is a philosophy. We design each product to represent the highest
ratio possible of performance to cost, providing the highest value added to
our customers.
We will continually seek out opportunities to utilize the talent of the Blue Sky
team to realize this philosophy. Our customer’s value requirements will always
be our prime focus, and only those products that achieve our performance
value ratio will earn the right to carry the Blue Sky logo.
The Blue Sky SAT 5 MK III continues this lineage and philosophy of high
value and superior performance products. Ultra high quality, with a price vs.
performance ratio that cannot be beat.
2. Important notes about
Voltage Selector Switch:
Prior to powering this unit, please confirm that the voltage selector switch,
located on the back of the SAT 5 MK III, has been set to the correct voltage
setting and that the proper fuse is being used. If you are unsure of the type of
power that is supplied to your home or studio, consult your product dealer or
local power company.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Blue Sky!
the SAT 5 MK III and
this Owner’s Manual
Voltage
Selector Switch
included?
Each SAT 5 MK III includes the items listed below. Please carefully unpack
each item and inspect the components for damage. If any part of the system
has been damaged, please contact the dealer that supplied the product or
Blue Sky directly.
SAT 5 MK III Inventory:
1 SAT 5 MK III
1 Power Cable
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card
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SAT 5 MK III High Pass Switch:
The SAT 5 MK III includes a user selectable high pass filter network. This filter
network can be switched “IN” or “OUT” of circuit. When the SAT 5 MK III is
used in a 2.1 system configuration, with the SUB 8 / Universal, this switch must
be in the “IN” circuit position. If the SAT 5 MK III is used with the SUB 12, SUB
15 or BMC, this switch must be in the “OUT” position. This is because the
SUB 8 / Universal, which is part of the ProDesk™ system, does not include the
requisite high pass filter networks, which are included in the bass-managed
outputs on the BMC, SUB 12 and SUB 15. Lastly, when using the SAT 5 MK
III with the SUB 8 Universal MK III, also confirm that the VARIABLE / BLUE SKY
SAT 5 switch on the back of the SUB 8 Universal is set to the “BLUE SKY SAT
5” position.
Subwoofer Requirements:
For true full-range monitoring, Blue Sky strongly recommends using a subwoofer
with the SAT 5 MK III. The SAT 5 MK III is designed to work with either the SUB
8 / Universal, SUB 12 or SUB 15.
This Owner’s Manual:
This manual addresses ProDesk | SAT 5 MK III 2.1 applications. For information
about 5.1 (or beyond) setup instructions, please consult the manual that
comes with the BMC or visit the Blue Sky website (address listed below).
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and contact Blue Sky International if
you have any comments or questions. Contact information can be found on
page 15 or you can visit www.abluesky.com
4. Quick 2.1 System
Setup Instructions
1. Blue Sky monitoring systems leave the factory fully calibrated. With
the gain control on the SAT 5 MK III set to the reference mark, a
200mV (-11.7dBu) pink noise signal, with a bandwidth of 500 to
2kHz, will yield 90dB SPL at 1 meter. With the gain on the SUB
8 Universal or SUB 12 set to the reference mark, or -9dB on the
SUB 15, 100mV (-13.7dBu) pink noise signal, with a bandwidth
of 40Hz to 80Hz, on one of the inputs, will yield 90dB of output
at 1 meter. Because most control rooms have some gain at low
frequencies a good starting point for the subwoofer level is -3dB
from the reference position. If you are using multiple subs, the gain
may need to be even lower than this (depends on the acoustics of
the studio and the placement of the subs). For more information
with regard to the level controls, please see the manual that came
with the SUB 12 or SUB 15, and page 6 & 7 of this manual [A Tour of
the SAT 5 MK III Amplifier & Electronics] .
2. The SAT 5 MK III, SUB 8 / Universal, SUB 12 and SUB 15 are compatible
with balanced XLR connectors / cables. The total number of XLR
cables needed will depend on the system configuration. However
for a basic 2.1 system, with one sub, you need a minimum of four
XLR Cables. For more information on connecting your system,
please see page 9 [System Signal Flow & Connections].
3. The first step in the installation process is to position the active
subwoofer. Although you have great flexibility with regard to
where an active subwoofer can be placed, a good starting point is
centered between the left and right satellite speakers. This could
be under a console / desk, behind the console / desk, etc. If you
are using multiple subwoofers, you have even more flexibility. For
an expanded subwoofer placement guide, please see page 13
[Subwoofer Placement Guide].
4. Once the subwoofer is in position, connect the two input cables
from the left and right analog outputs from the mixing console,
digital workstation or other source, to the left and right inputs on
the subwoofer. For more information on connecting your system,
please see page 9 [System Signal Flow & Connections].
5. Next, place the SAT 5 MK IIIs into position. The recommended
position for the monitors is based on an ITU standard and sets the
speakers at 60 degrees from the listener, forming an equilateral
triangle (a triangle with equal sides) - See Figure 1. Fortunately,
this setup eliminates most of the math and is easily simplified to the
following guidelines: If you want to sit 1 meter from the speakers,
place the speakers 1 meter apart. If you want to sit 4 ft. from the
speakers, place the speakers 4 ft. apart Etc. Ideally the SAT 5 MK
III should be at seated ear height. If this is not possible, tilting the
cabinet at the listening area can improve high-frequency coverage.
For more information about placement see page 8 [SAT 5 MK III
mounting and placement].
6. Once all the SATs are properly placed, connect the XLR cables from
the left output on the back of the sub, to the input on the left SAT 5
MK III. Now do the same for the right channel, connecting the right
output to the right SAT 5 MK III. Lastly, please plug the power cords
into the IEC connectors on the SAT 5 MK IIIs and the subwoofer(s).
Prior to proceeding confirm that the system is wired correctly, as
Figure 1
shown on page 9 [System Signal Flow & Connections].
8. At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is correctly configured,
and ready for the final step in the installation. Prior to plugging the
system into the wall outlet, and powering up the system, do a final
quick check of all connections and level settings. Also confirm
that the SAT 5 MK III High Pass Switch is in the correct position. See
page 4 “Important notes about the SAT 5 MK III and this Owner’s
Manual” for more information.
9. If everything is correct, plug the power cords into an appropriate
outlet / circuit. Do not turn on the power switches, yet! Some
mixers and out-board equipment such as D-to-A converters and
equalizers generate loud rail-to-rail pops when they initially turn-
on. Depending on the level and the gain setting of the monitoring
system, these pops could damage the monitors. To avoid this,
always turn on equipment in the following sequence: All sources
and mixer first, and then the monitoring system. Reverse this
procedure when shutting down your equipment.
10. At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is fully operational, and
ready for use. Begin by playing familiar pieces of music (preferably
reference quality recordings, with dynamic and full-range sound)
which can assist you in the fine-tuning and exact positioning
of both the SATs and the active subwoofer. It is important to
remember that the positioning of the subwoofer in the room will
impact the subwoofer level. You may find it necessary to increase
or decrease the level from the reference position. This is OK, and is
anticipated.
11. If a more exacting setup is required, using test signals and a SPL
meter, please see Page 9 [Expanded Calibration Guide].
12. Just remember - Use your ears, they are the best audio tool you
have and you will be amazed how accurate the setup can be if
you use familiar, high quality audio material during the setup of the
system.
13. Congratulations! You have now completed the setup of one of
the world’s finest monitoring systems. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact us directly with your questions:
Call (516) 249-1399 (9:00am to 5:30pm EST), e-mail at support@
abluesky.com or visit the Blue Sky Website at www.abluesky.com.
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