Congratulation!
You are now own the Vibe 440PSU parametric equalizer, the product of an
uncompromising design and engineering philosophy. Your Vibe 440PSU
parametric equalizer will perform any other parametric equalizer in the world.
To maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that you thoroughly
acquaint yourself with its capabilities and features. Please retain this manual and
your sales receipt for future reference.
Vibe 440PSU parametric equalizer are the result of American innovation and
the highest quality control standards. When properly installed, they will provide
you with many years of listening pleasure. Should your parametric equalizer
ever need service or replacement due to the theft, please record the following
information which will help protect your investment.
Model and Serial #
Dealer s Name
Date of Purchase
Installation Shop
Installation Date
CAUTION !
Prolonged listening at extremely high levels may result in hearing
loss. Even though your car audio system with your new Vibe
440PSU parametric equalizer sounds better than anything you've
ever heard, exercise caution to prevent hearing damage.
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Specifications
Frequency Bands
Boost/Cut
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
Frequency Response
Maximum Output Voltage
Total Harmonic Distortion
Input Sensitivity
Headroom
Input Impedance
Stereo Separation
Operating Voltage
SUB 50Hz, LOW 210Hz, MID 1KHz, HIGH 20KHz
+/- 18dB
110dB Ref 1V Input
10Hz-15KHz, +/-1dB
7V rms
0.05%
150mV
20dB
10K ohms
82dB/1KHz
11-15V Negative Ground
EQUALIZER BACKGROUND
There are basically three types of equalizers: graphic, parametric and a
hybrid of these two,often referred to as paragraphic. Additionally, there are
passive equalizers, which have no gain, active gain preamps, which have a
gain stage usually with a volume control, and booster equalizers which we
won,t consider here since they are inferior passive equalizers with
inexpensive IC amplifiers built-in.
As in state-of-the-art home audio systems the optimum system requires a
dedicated preamp with enormous gain to drive the various power amplifiers.
Since home audio amplifiers do not have adjustable sensitivity, the require a
high output preamplifier to drive them to maximum levels.
This unit is the first production preamplifier to incorporate a specific
bandwidth parametric equalizer with shelving control. With 18dB boost or
cut on its four bands, it can compensate for acoustic anomalies unique
to the automotive environment. The Vibe 440PSU easily becomes the
Control Center of any high-end mobile entertainment system.
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