REVELL Performa C30 User Manual
Revel®P erforma™C30 Loudspeaker
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...............................................3
ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY.................................3
DESCRIPTION .................................................4
WOOFERS ........................................................................4
MIDRANGE .......................................................................4
TWEETER .........................................................................5
CROSSOVER NETWORK.....................................................5
CABINET...........................................................................5
UNPACKING....................................................6
REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL)...................................7
INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL).....................8
INSTALLING SPIKES .......................................10
RELOCATING THE CENTER FOOT....................11
PLACEMENT.................................................12
CONNECTIONS..............................................14
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION..................................15
CABINET CARE..............................................17
LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER........................17
OBTAINING SERVICE......................................18
SPECIFICATIONS............................................19
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Figure 1. The REVEL
PERFORMA C30
center-channel loudspeaker.
INTRODUCTION
The REVEL®PERFORMA™ C30 center-channel loudspeaker
draws upon the same research, resources, and unique perspective
made famous by Revel’s ULTIMA™ Series, resulting in standardsetting low coloration and freedom from distortion over an extraordinarily wide dynamic range.
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker provides this exceptional performance uniformly over a wide listening area through
the use of placement compensation circuits tested in a wide range
of real-world applications. Individually hand-tuned crossovers
assure that this loudspeaker will produce the same extraordinary
sound quality as the original reference standard, and an ideal timbre match to Revel left and right front loudspeakers. Its superior
performance, validated by our objective listening tests, will greatly
enhance the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home.
ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY
To begin enjoying your new loudspeaker, first read and then perform
the instructions in this owner’s manual. Maximum performance
depends on following all instructions described here, as well as those
found in the owner’s manuals of associated components in your
audio system. Save these instructions for future reference.
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker is covered by a limited 5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect
your purchase and aid in any service-related questions.
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Figure 2. The REVEL PERFORMA C30 transducer and
connection locations.
DESCRIPTION
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker uses two 6.5-inch
(165 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome woofers, a
4-inch (102 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome
midrange, and an aluminum-alloy dome 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter.
Combined with an individually-optimized crossover network, this
transducer arrangement provides a uniform “listening window” or
area in which the sound varies little. The dual high power-handling
woofers and high-order crossover networks assure an extraordinary
dynamic range capability with very low dynamic compression. Full
magnetic shielding allows use near a video monitor.
WOOFERS
The two 6 .5-inch (165 mm) woofers feature:
• 1.5-inch (38 mm) diameter voice coils wound on Kapton
bobbins for unsurpassed dynamic capability and freedom
from compression.
• Fully-pistonic operation throughout their entire operating
range, with inverted magnesium/aluminum alloy diaphragms
for low coloration and distortion.
• Large 26-ounce (0.737 kg) magnet system with optimized circuits for vanishing low distortion.
• Die-cast basket to eliminate coloration from resonances.
MIDRANGE
The 4-inch (102 mm) midrange features:
• 1.5-inch (38 mm) diameter voice coil on a Kapton
®
former for
extraordinary power handling and freedom from distortion.
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On Top of
Monitor
Flush
Mounted
Stand
Mounted
0
+.5
-.5
+1
-1
Placement
Compensation
(See Owner's Manual)
High Frequency
Level (dB)
Revel
Northridge, California
Made in U.S.A.
Serial No.
REVEL PERFORMA
C30 Front (without grille)
REVEL PERFORMA
C30 Rear
Woofer
Tweeter
Woofer
High-Frequency
Level Control
Placement
Compensation
Control
Midrange
Connector Connector
• Fully-pistonic operation throughout its entire operating range,
with an inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome for
extremely low coloration and distortion.
• Neodymium motor derived from the REVEL ULTIMA
SALON
®
midrange transducer.
• Die-cast basket to eliminate coloration from resonances.
TWEETER
The 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter features:
• An aluminum-alloy dome for fully-pistonic operation.
• Ferrofluid magnetic cooling for high power handling and low
dynamic compression.
• Large co-polymer surround for linear operation over a wide
dynamic range.
CROSSOVER NETWORK
The REVEL PERFORMA C30 crossover is expertly designed to
seamlessly integrate the transducers over a wide listening area, and
to compensate for a wide range of listening environments. The
crossover features:
• A 3-way, high-order crossover at 280 Hz and 2.5 kHz for high
power handling, optimized dispersion, and freedom from distortion and dynamic compression.
• Individual calibration to match each REVEL PERFORMA
C30 to the original reference standard.
• 3-position placement compensation switch for low coloration
under a wide range of conditions.
• Calibrated high-frequency level control for accurate,
repeatable settings.
• Separate woofer, midrange, and tweeter crossover boards to
eliminate any distortion-causing interaction.
CABINET
The cabinet is constructed of 0.75-inch (19 mm) thick MDF
walls with extensive internal bracing for unshakable performance.
Three cast aluminum feet adorn the cabinet for superior coupling
to any surface.
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Figure 3. A REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker
with its inner packing materials.
UNP ACKING
To avoid injury, please use care during unpacking. Always
stand as straight as possible and use your leg muscles to lift the
REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker. Do not lift it while
bending from the waist.
To unpack the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, perform
the following steps:
1. Place the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker onto its side.
2. Open the bottom flaps. Stand the carton in the up position.
3. Lift the carton off the loudspeaker and set it aside, being careful
not to damage the contents (see Figure 3).
4. Remove the spike foot kit and set it aside.
5. Remove the left and right pads and the protective bag. Use caution to avoid scraping the finish or pulling off the grille.
After unpacking the unit, carefully inspect it for possible damage
due to shipping. If you discover any damage, immediately contact
your Revel dealer for further assistance. When moving a REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker (e.g., when experimenting with
placement), avoid touching the transducers.
Keep all packing materials for future shipping. In the unlikely
event a product will need repair, Revel will only accept a unit in its
original shipping carton. Using any other packing materials may
result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty.
See Obtaining Service on page 18 for additional details.
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Warranty Card and
Owner’s Manual
Spike Foot
Kit
Left Pad
Right Pad
Protective
Bag
WARNING
Figure 4. Removing
the grille.
REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL)
For custom installations, in which acoustically-transparent grille
cloth is already in place, you can remove the grille from the REVEL
PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, as shown in Figure 4 below.
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Grille
Figure 5. Installing bars onto
the ‘T’ base for the REVEL
PERFORMA PEDESTAL 2.
Figure 6. Installing the top plate.
INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL)
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the Revel Performa C30
loudspeaker feet and screws (for later attachment to the stand
base). Locate the parts bag (packed with the loudspeaker) that
contains the spikes, lock nuts, covers, screws, and a wrench. Set
all parts aside.
2. Start the stand assembly by fastening three upright bars to the
bottom ‘T ’ base with three enclosed 1⁄4 -20 x 1" flat head
screws. Note the position of the angled ends on the short and
long upright bars, as shown in Figure 5 (right side view).
3. Place the stand in its upright position. Install the top plate with
three enclosed 1⁄4 -20 x 1" flat head screws, as shown in Figure 6.
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‘T’ Base
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Short
Bar
Long
Bar
Short
Bar
(3) 1⁄4-20 x 1"
Flat Head Screws
(Start All Screws
Before Tightening)
Top Plate
(3) 1⁄4-20 x 1"
Flat Head Screws
(Start All Screws
Before Tightening)
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