USER GUIDE
SA SUB
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Important Safety Instructions
To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus only after reading these instructions
and heeding the warnings listed below.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
15. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing liquids and do not place objects filled with liquids
16. Warning” To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to moisture.
17. The device is designed and evaluated under the condition of non-tropical climate; and, it can be only
18. Normal operating environmental temperature range: 0 °C [32 °F] to 40 °C [104 °F].
19. The apparatus should be connected to mains outlet with a protective earthing connection.
20. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
21. Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a book case or similar unit, and
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
(such as a beverage container or a vase) on the apparatus.
used in locations in non-tropical climate areas. Using the device in tropical climate areas would result
in high safety risk.
remain a well ventilation conditions at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Copyright © 2016 FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, INC.
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Hear This!
The SA Sub amplifier is capable of cleanly reproducing the sound of your
instrument at very high volume levels. Prolonged repeated exposure to high
sound pressure levels (SPLs) without protection can cause permanent hearing
loss. OSHA has set guidelines and specified permissible sound-exposure limits
for those who work in high SPL environments.
Permissible Noise Exposures
Duration per day, hours Sound level dBA slow response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1 1/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 or less 115
To ensure against permanent hearing loss, wear hearing protection when you perform with
amplification.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be
delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. For more information on disposal
and recycling of this product, Contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop
where you bought this product.
FCC Compliance Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Fishman Transducers, Inc. is not responsible for unauthorized equipment modications that
could violate FCC rules, and/ or void product safety certications.
EU Declaration of Conformity CE: Hereby, Fishman declares that this SA Sub is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. The
Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.shman.com/support.
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Fishman. We are proud to offer you professional-grade
amplication products and accessories that will empower you to sound your
very best.
Please read through this User Guide to familiarize yourself with the operation of
your SA Sub. Additional information and support can be found at
www.shman.com.
Controls
1. Outputs – The Left and Right outputs are direct feed through connections
from their corresponding inputs. They can be used to daisy chain the left
and right full range signals to additional SA Sub units. There is no buffering,
filtering, or mono-summing between Input and Output.
2. Inputs – The Left and Right inputs are fully balanced and can accept both
XLR and ¼” TRS audio signals. The Left and Right signals are summed to
mono internally to drive the SA Sub.
3. Crossover Low Pass Frequency – This switch selects the SA Sub
Crossover Frequency, tailoring the frequency response to seamlessly blend
with the overall speaker system. When using an SA330x, start by setting
this to 100Hz.
4. AC Power Switch & AC Power Inlet – Connect the supplied,
detachable AC power cable here and the other end to an AC mains power
outlet appropriate for your region.
5. Output Ground – When connecting the outputs to additional devices,
this switch can be used to alleviate ground loop induced hum and noise in
some situations. Start with the switch in the GND position. If ground loop
noise occurs, use the Lift position to interrupt the loop. If the noise does
not change or gets worse, return the switch to GND, and troubleshoot for
alternative causes.
6. LF Extension (Low Frequency) – Setting this control to On provides
the deepest bass extension when you need it. The Off setting can be useful
to tighten up “boomy” sound from rooms or program material that overemphasize the lowest octaves.
7. Volume –This control sets the overall level of the SA Sub. It’s a good
practice to match the level of the SA Sub with SA330x (or other amplier
system), then use the master volume on the SA330x to adjust the overall
system volume. When using with SA330x, start with the SA Sub volume
in the middle (12 o’clock) position, and then adjust to taste.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Suitable for home or ofce use.
Warning. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Attention. Ne pas exposer ce matériel à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
Name: Subwoofer SA Sub
Model: 494-000-366
Input: 100-120V~ 50/60Hz
Max. Power: 468Watts / 3.9A
Caution: for continued protection against risk of re,
replace only same type fuse.
Attention: Pour assurer la protection contre le risque d’incendie,
veuillez utiliser un fusible de rechange du même type.
CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065
CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD C22.2
No. 60065
4006175
Controls (cont’d)
On
Power
Off
Front LED
125Hz80Hz
100Hz
GNDLift
Output Ground
OffOn
LF Extension
Off − Power − On
InvertedNormal
Phase
Volume
Signal/Limit
Input
Left Right
Output
Left Right
Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.
by Fishman Transducers, Inc.
Assembled in China
Name: Subwoofer SA Sub
Model: 494-000-472
Input: 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Max. Power: 468Watts / 2A
Warning: Do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Attention: Ne pas exposer ce
matériel à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
Fuse: T2.5AL 250V
Crossover
Low Pass Frequency
Caution: For continued protection against risk of re, replace only same type fuse.
Attention: Pour assurer la protection contre le risque d’incendie, veuillez utiliser un fusible
de rechange du même type (For Finland only). Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskosketti-
milla varustettuun pistorasiaan (For Norway only). Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag (For Sweden only).
8. Phase – It is recommended to start with this switch set to Normal, and
whenever in doubt, leave it in that position.
The Inverted setting can be used to phase align the crossover frequency
between sub and main speakers to compensate for unusual placement and
distance differences. This is only recommended for experienced professionals
with access to acoustic test equipment. When using multiple SA Sub’s, it is
recommended that Phase be set the same on all units. For example, Two SA
Sub’s set to opposite Phase in the same room will tend to cancel each other
in most locations, and should be avoided.
9. Front LED – SA Sub has a Power indicator on both the front and back for
convenient viewing. In cases where the Front LED may be distracting, it can
be turned Off by setting the switch to that position.
5 6 8
7 9
120V
1 3
5
42
240V
LEFT INPUT
(XLR + 1/4”)
LEFT OUTPUT
(XLR)
SUBSONIC
FILTER
CROSSOVER
LOW PASS
FILTER
PHASE 300W AMP
80/100/125Hz
VOLUME
SIGNAL /
LIMIT LED
0º / 180º
LIMITERLF
EXTENSION
RIGHT INPUT
(XLR + 1/4”)
RIGHT OUTPUT
(XLR)
Block Diagram
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Technical Specifications
Input Impedance:
1/4” Input 20k Ohm unbalanced
40k Ohm balanced
XLR Input 40k Ohm balanced
Full Range Output:
Direct Pass Through
Switchable ground lift
Speaker System:
Driver 8” custom-designed woofer, ferrite magnet
Amplifier:
Woofers 300W rms; 600W peak
Frequency Response 30Hz – 125Hz
Crossover Low Pass Filters:
Frequencies 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz
Filter Slope 24dB / octave
Power Consumption: 300W max
Physical:
Dimensions 14.4” H x 10.3” W x 19.8” D
366mm H x 260mm W x 503mm D
Weight 30lbs (13.6 kg)
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