Blue sky SAT 8 User Manual
SAT 8
Compact Mid-Field
active studio monitor
Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA • T: +1 516 249 1399 • F +1 516 249 8870
www.abluesky.com
SAT 8
USER MANUAL • CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 3
1 SAT 8 Introduction __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4
2 Important Notes About the SAT 8 and This Manual
3 What is included? _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4
4 SAT 8 Features Overview _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 5
5 A Tour of the SAT 8 Amplifier & Electronics _ __
6 SAT 8 Mounting and Placement _ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 8
7 System Signal Flow & Connections __ __ __ __ __ Page 9
8 Quick 2.1 System Setup Instructions__ __ __ __ __ Page 10
9 Expanded Calibration Guide__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 11
10 Subwoofer Placement Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 12
11 Technical Information & Dimensions __ __ __ __ __Page 13
12 Measurement Data __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 14
13 Factory Service Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 16
14 General Contact Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 16
15 Recycling Information __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 16
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Page 6 & 7
Page 2 • User Manual - Contents
SAT 8
USER MANUAL • 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 8 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 - Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
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:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into this
product.
c. If the product does not operate normally by following
the 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 product to its normal operation.
d. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
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.
User Manual - Safety Instructions • Page 3
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SAT 8
Blue Sky International
70 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.abluesky.com
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SAT 8
USER MANUAL • 1 - 3 • INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT NOTES
1. SAT 8 Introduction
World-renowned for their accurate, full-range sound, Blue Sky studio
monitoring systems are used in critical listening applications by audio
professionals in a wide variety of industry sectors. Emmy Award-winning
sound editor Eric Lalicata, Grammy Award-winning engineer/remixer Roger
Sanchez and legendary Talking Heads keyboard/guitarist Jerry Harrison all
rely on Blue Sky speakers to check the accuracy of their work before it
goes public. And it’s the same story at film sound facility Skywalker Sound
and broadcaster ESPN, where Blue Sky speakers once again provide an
important link in the production chain.
Blue Sky’s fresh approach to studio monitor design delivers the highest
possible ratio of performance to cost, in turn providing the highest value
to our customers.
Making the subwoofer (SUB) an integral part of the monitor system design
enables the SAT 8 studio monitor to be positioned for the best imaging, and
the SUB to be positioned for the best bass response. Relieving the SAT 8
studio monitor of the requirement to reproduce the low frequencies means
that the uncompromised sealed-box design, can combine with sophisticated
bass management electronics, to provide a seamless transition between
the SAT 8 and SUB.
It all adds up to accurate, full range sound.
To that end we are proud to introduce the SAT 8. Blue Sky’s SAT 8 is a three
way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, compact mid-field monitor which features an 8”
high excursion hemispherical woofer, an ultra low distortion 4” hemispherical
midrange driver, and a 1” dual ring radiator tweeter with integral waveguide,
for superior off-axis response. To reduce destructive cabinet diffraction
reflections, Blue Sky has developed and incorporated into the baffle, the
proprietary “Multi-Aperture Acoustic Diffraction Absorber”, which helps to
maintain smooth on and off axis frequency response throughout the critical
MF and HF frequency range, without the need for a large wave guide or
horn.
The SAT 8 is powered by a dedicated low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for
the 8” woofer, a low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for the midrange, and a
low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for the tweeter. The SAT 8 effortlessly
delivers clean and accurate sound with a frequency response of 80Hz to
30kHz +/-3.0dB (200Hz to 15kHz +/-1.5dB).
For full compatibility with Blue Sky’s SUB 15 Universal, SUB 212, SUB 12
and BMC (Bass Management Controller). The rear panel also has controls
for “full space” (placement in a room) or “half space” (mounted in a baffle
wall) operation, along with individual HF, MF and LF level trims, as well as
controls for variable gain settings. The SAT 8 is designed to operate both
vertically or horizontally, thanks to the rotatable MF/HF plate.
The SAT 8 has been designed to integrate perfectly with Blue Sky’s new
SUB 212. The SUB 212 is a sealed box, push-pull, 400-Watt subwoofer.
The push-pull configuration reduces distortion, provides increased output,
and features an anechoic frequency response of 25Hz to 200Hz, +/-3dB.
In addition, the SUB 212 also has built-in 2.1 bass management electronics
with both a 4th order 80Hz Linkwitz-Riley low-pass filter and a 2nd order
80Hz high-pass filter that is perfectly matched to the response of the SAT 8
(the SUB 212 is also compatible with the SAT 8, SAT 6.5 and SAT 5).
When combined, the SAT 8 and SUB 212 provide a stunningly accurate and
engaging, full-range monitoring system. We know you will agree...
2. Important notes about the
SAT 8 and this manual.
Voltage Selector Switch:
Prior to powering this unit, please confirm that the voltage selector switch,
located on the back of the SAT 8, has been set to the correct 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.
Voltage
Selector Switch
Subwoofer Requirements:
For proper operation, the SAT 8 requires the use of subwoofer. Because
of the prodigious output capabilities of SAT 8, as compared to the SAT 6.5
for example, a SAT 8 monitoring system requires a minimum of one SUB
212 for 2.1 operation and one or two are recommended for 5.1 operation.
Please note, that these recommendations are not set in stone and will be
dependent on room size, room acoustics and will also be influenced by the
specific application / output requirements of the user.
This Owner’s Manual:
This manual addresses SAT 8 stereo / 2.1 applications. For information
about 5.1 (or beyond) setup, please consult the manual that comes with the
BMC MK II or visit the Blue Sky web site (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 16 or you can visit: www.abluesky.com
3. The SAT 8, what is
included?
Each SAT 8 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 8 Inventory:
1 SAT 8
1 Power Cable
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card
Thank you for choosing Blue Sky!
Page 4 • User Manual • Introduction & Important Notes
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SAT 8
USER MANUAL • SAT 8 FEATURES OVERVIEW
1. Multi-Aperture Acoustic Diffraction Absorber - To reduce
destructive cabinet diffraction reflections, Blue Sky has developed
and incorporated into the baffle, the proprietary “Multi-Aperture
Acoustic Diffraction Absorber”, which helps to maintain smooth
on and off axis frequency response throughout the critical MF and
HF frequency range, without the need for a large wave guide or
horn.
2. Rotatable MF/HF plate - The mid frequency and high frequency
mounting plate can be rotated, so that the SAT 8 can operate
in both vertical and horizontal modes. To rotate the plate, the
twelve 4 mm hex head mounting screws around the plate need to
be removed. Please support the plate with your hand while you
do this. Once the screws are removed, the plate can easily be
removed by tilting the cabinet forward. After this has been done,
you can rotate the plate into the vertical or horizontal position.
Please ensure that the wires leading to the MF and HF drivers are
not being pinched, or interfered with in anyway, then re-instal the
plate, making sure to properly install and tighten all of the screws.
Below are three illustrations showing vertical, left horizontal and
right horizontal configurations.
Left Horizontal Right Horizontal
3. 1/4 x 20 Mounting Inserts (located on the back and bottom of
the SAT 8) - Inserts / hole patterns, compatible with OmniMount®
Type 60 brackets are located on the back and on the bottom
of the SAT 8. These brackets are designed to support up to
5. Baffle Compensation - The SAT 8 includes four primary baffle
60 pounds of weight when properly installed. Please visit www.
omnimount.com for more information, including detailed mounting
instructions. Please see page 13 [Technical Specifications &
Dimensions] for more information on insert locations. Also see
page 3 [Safety Instructions] item 17 “MOUNTING”.
compensation settings, each of which reduces the MF to LF
“bump” that typically results from mounting a speaker in a baffle
wall. The amount of compensation needed is dependent on room
acoustics, along with the size and type of baffle wall. The only
way to accurately determine the amount of compensation needed
is to use a high resolution acoustic analyzer, such as MLSSA,
TEF, etc. For more information please see page 6 & 7 [A Tour
of the SAT 8 Amplifier & Electronics] and page 14 [Measurement
Data].
6. Individual Driver Level Controls - The SAT 8 includes +/- 3dB
of individual driver level adjustments, in 1dB increments. The
switches are additive, so in order to increase the level of a driver
by 3dB set both the 2 and 1dB switches to the UP position. We
highly recommend that you only change these settings, from
the “flat” position, as a last resort and only after doing proper
acoustics treatment of the room and ensuring proper placement
of the SAT 8. For more information please see page 6 & 7 [A Tour
of the SAT 8 Amplifier & Electronics] and page 14 [Measurement
Data].
7. Input gain and level controls - The SAT 8 includes both a
continuously variable input gain control and individual 10dB input
pads. This allows the user to adjust the gain from REF (200mv of
500 to 2kHz pink noise = 90dB SPL @ 1M) to -22dB. For more
information please see page 6 & 7 [A Tour of the SAT 8 Amplifier
& Electronics].
User Manual • SAT 8 Features Overview • Page 5
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