OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PRODUCT FEATURE LIST
S2 INSTRUCTIONS
Physical design features
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Using your Subpac
Strapping and attachment
S2
Power and charging
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TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USE
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USING YOUR SUBPAC
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MANUFACTURER’S 1 YEAR WARRANTY
SUBPAC
S2 IN THE STUDIO
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TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER
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STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY BY YOUR PROVINCE, STATE OR COUNTRY.
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IN NO EVENT SHALL SUBPAC
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE,
OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or
SubPac
newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or offer a full refund of the
purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, please submit a support request at
support.thesubpac.com and a SubPac
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SubPac
Product Support will provide you with shipping instructions and an RMA
tracking number. Securely pack the device with accessories and a copy of the
original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty
repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the
device, freight charges prepaid, to SubPac
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Product Support.
SubPac
ONLINE AUCTION PURCHASES: Products purchased through online auctions (this
does not apply to purchases made on thesubpac.com) are not eligible for warranty
coverage. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification.
To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the
original retailer is required. SubPac
any package purchased through an online auction.
FCC NOTICE: 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.
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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
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Support Specialist will assist you.
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warranty service station provided by
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will not replace missing components from
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SUBPAC® MANUFACTURER’S 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or
regulations in their country of purchase or, if different, their country of
residence. The benefits conferred by the SubPac
Warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such
consumer protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to
these additional rights.
For further information on rights provided by consumer law for different
regions, please visit: http://thesubpac.com/warranty
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IMPORTANT: BY USING YOUR SUBPAC
BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE SUBPAC
(“WARRANTY”) AS SET OUT BELOW.
PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE TERMS
OF THE WARRANTY.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTY, DO NOT USE
THE PRODUCT AND RETURN IT WITHIN THE RETURN PERIOD STATED IN THE
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RETURN POLICY (FOUND AT http://thesubpac.com/warranty)
SUBPAC
DIRECTLY TO SUBPAC
REFUND.
SubPac® tactile sound products are warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within
this period, SubPac
components that fail, providing the unit has not been compromised. Such
repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts
or labor, provided that the customer shall be held responsible for any
transportation cost.
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(USING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW) FOR A FULL
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will, at its sole option, repair or replace any
PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO
This warranty does not apply to:
(i) Cosmetic damage, such as scratches or tears
(ii) Rips in textile elements or straps
(iii) Consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has
occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship
(iv) Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other
acts of nature or external causes
(v) Damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an
authorized service provider of SubPac
(vi) Damage to a product that has been modified or altered
without the written permission of SubPac
In addition, SubPac
products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the
laws of any country.
Repairs have a 90-day warranty. If the unit sent in is still under its original
warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of the original
one year warranty, depending upon which is longer.
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reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against
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One Year Limited
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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Congratulations on your purchase of the SubPac® S2! Your SubPac®
tactile bass unit translates sound frequencies from 5hz to 130hz
directly to your body for a rich, dynamic and immersive listening
experience. For your safety, please follow the important
safeguards, warnings and instructions for use set out below. For
more information, visit www.thesubpac.com
FRA DEU SPA ITA
http://thesubpac.com/manuals
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Discover new genres of music and rediscover your record collection
with SubPac
There are many surprises waiting in albums you thought you have fully
experienced until you FEEL them!
Reference: if you are a producer of music be sure to feel the bass
response of a number of different tracks to create a reference point. Like
any new piece of monitoring equipment, you need to understand and
calibrate your SubPac
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to get the most from the experience.
Using your SubPac® S2 in the Studio
For critical listening applications it is important to calibrate your SubPac®
to perform better as a reference subwoofer. Download the guided
calibration recording from our website to get started:
http://thesubpac.com/download/subpac-guided-calibration-file/
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Do not expose your SubPac® S2 to direct sunlight or extreme
temperatures.
Adult supervision is required for setup.
Excessive use of audio equipment at high volumes may lead to hearing
loss, please listen responsibly and use common sense.
Children under 13 should not use this product without parental
supervision.
DO NOT wash or soak unit with water. If the cover becomes wet please
disconnect power immediately and do not use again until it has totally
dried.
The cover is NOT designed to be removed. The cover is water-resistant but
not waterproof. Do not attempt to remove the electronics or wiring of your
unit without consulting SubPac
be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock, NEVER open the electrical
cabinet or remove the front cover of your SubPac
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customer service first. The SubPac® S2 can
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S2.
Matching Workflow for the Studio in four easy steps:
Select a song similar in style/production and preferably in the same key as
the track you are mixing/producing.
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Before turning up the intensity of your SubPac
track you are attempting to reference in your headphones, so that the kick
drum in the reference song is the same volume as the kick drum in the
song you are mixing/producing.
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Now turn up the SubPac
the intensity knob, until you find a level that suits you.
Next, use the SubPac® (without adjusting the intensity knob) to compare
the reference song to your song/mix and make adjustments accordingly,
striving to match the intensity and volume in the sub bass and bass
frequencies of your song/mix to the reference song.
and play the reference song while you increase
, adjust the volume of the
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Power and Charging
Your SubPac® S2 can be powered by the included rechargeable battery or,
when plugged into a power outlet while charging.
Press the power button on the control box to turn your unit on. See the
table below for power indicator LED states. To charge your SubPac
plug your power adapter into the back of the control box, ensure that the
correct regional power cable is attached to the power adapter and plug it
into a power outlet.
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S2,
Power Indicator LED States
Solid Green - the S2 is fully charged/charging complete when plugged in
Solid White - the S2 is charging
Solid Yellow - the S2 is running low and should be charged soon
Blinking Red - the S2 needs to be charged immediately OR the unit is being
overdriven (see TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USE)
Tips for Optimal Use
As tempting as it may be, we do not recommend cranking the intensity
knob – the SubPac
bass heavy music, and at higher levels for classic acoustic-based music
(funk, soul, jazz, classical etc.).
Use a healthy and reasonable volume signal from your listening
device/output source to protect your hearing.
Ideally your chair/seat should have some padding - this will allow a much
more full experience, compared with using a chair with minimal/no
padding.
The SubPac
it has with your body the better the experience.
Using the SubPac® S2 you will find that you will not need as much
headphone volume in order to feel the bass in your music. We hope this
will add years of listening enjoyment to your life. Lower headphone
volume equals less hearing loss over time.
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is designed to be used at moderate levels for
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S2 is designed to be leaned against. The more direct contact
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED:
DANGER — READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Always unplug the device from the electrical outlet immediately after using
and before cleaning.
DO NOT reach for a device that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR
INJURY TO PERSONS:
A device should never be left unattended when plugged in to charge.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off
parts or attachments.
Close supervision is necessary when this device is used by, on or near
children, invalids or disabled persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments that are not recommended by StudioFeed USA
Ltd; specifically any attachments not provided originally with your SubPac
unit.
NEVER operate your SubPac® S2 if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working correctly, or has been damaged or dropped into water. If this is
the case, please return it to the SubPac
and repair (see attached warranty for details).
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. NEVER drop or insert any
object into any opening anywhere on the unit. DO NOT operate in an area
where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
DO NOT operate under a blanket or pillow. Excessive heating could occur
and cause fire, electrocution or injury to persons.
DO NOT carry this device by the power cord or use the power cord as a
handle.
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Service Center for examination
NOT recommended for outdoor use.
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To disconnect your SubPac
plug from the power outlet.
, turn the power setting OFF then remove the
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CAUTION – PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING.
This product is not intended for medical use.
Consult your doctor prior to using this product if:
- You are pregnant
- You have a pacemaker
- You have any health concerns that could be affected by use of the
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SubPac
Not recommended for use by diabetics, please consult a medical
professional before use.
Never leave the device unattended, especially if children are present.
Never cover the device when it is in operation.
Extensive use, especially at high intensity setting could lead to the device
excessively heating. Should this occur please discontinue use and allow
the unit to cool before operating again.
Never use this product directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin
eruptions.
DO NOT use this product while in bed, where there is a possibility of falling
asleep with it powered on.
CAUTION
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BEFORE USING YOUR SUBPAC
OWNER’S MANUAL TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR
VEHICLE’S SEAT AND/OR HEADREST AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE
Please find instructions for use, tips to optimize the user experience and
IN A VEHICLE, PLEASE CONSULT THE
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SUBPAC
warranty information.
SHARE BASS WITH PEOPLE.
HELP BRING US TOGETHER.
Using Your SubPac® S2 (continued)
Listening (continued):
From 70% to 100% we have applied a logarithmic curve which rapidly
increases intensity, allowing for an enhanced bass response for those
looking for a more bass-heavy listening experience.
For the S2’s design we accommodated the requests of some of the world’s
most respected music producers as well as taking on board feedback from
users worldwide who utilised our original model, the SubPac
0-70% range and the 70%-100% ranges are useful for both professional
use and casual music listening as they provide two different ways of
feeling the music you love. Treat them as different modes of appreciating
your audio, but also as an A/B tool to reference material you know well.
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Strapping and Attachment
The SubPac® S2’s multipoint strapping system is designed to be used on a
variety of different chair sizes and styles.
The main top strap sits atop of your chair to hold your unit in place, while
the cross straps lock the S2 in position. The base of the unit should
typically sit a few inches above the seat of your chair.
There are two velcro inserts within the back pocket of the main body of
the unit that secure one end of the top chair strap, which secure across
the top of your chair for stability.
The cross straps reach around the side of the chair and hook
to three different sets of loops found on both sides of the main body of
the unit, securing it in place These can then be adjusted for optimal fit and
position on your chair.
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The strapping for your SubPac
into two separate pieces to best suit the design of your chair. The
strapping system can be stored in the S2’s back pocket for neatness.
The control box can be clipped to the SubPac
provided straps. The wide strap loop is intended to clip the
control box around the armrest of your chair. Secure it first and then
attach the control box using the clip found on the back of the control box.
To change the direction of the clip, unscrew it, turn it 180 degrees and
reposition it with the other screw hole. The control box can be clipped to
the wide elastic loop or on the back pocket when not in use or during
transportation.
is completely removable, and can detach
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, chair or armrest using the
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Using Your SubPac® S2
Please read and follow these instructions before using your SubPac® S2 for
the first time.
Setup:
Find a comfortable chair with a full back and secure your S2 to it using the
multipoint strapping system (see the Strapping and Attachment
section below for more detail). Ideally your unit will have full contact with
the centre of your back. This is a general starting position to get used to
the feeling of tactile sound.
After a few sessions we recommend experimenting with the placement of
the S2 on your chair to find the optimal positioning to “tune” the SubPac
to your body and for your comfort.
Variables that can affect the tactile response of your SubPac® include chair
selection, body placement and input level.
Cables:
Connect your listening device/output source to the line-in port on the
control box using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable.
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Plug your headphones into the headphone jack on the control box.
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP:
For Bluetooth pairing, unplug the audio cable and hold down the power
button for 4 seconds to make your SubPac
Bluetooth LED will turn solid blue. Search for ‘SubPac S2’ in your
transmitting device’s Bluetooth settings and pair with it as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations. When successfully paired the LED will
flash until audio is played, where it will turn solid again. Note that plugging
in the line-in cable will automatically turn off Bluetooth and will disrupt
streaming.
Listening:
Start by turning the intensity level on the control box of your SubPac
anti-clockwise, all the way down to the minus sign on the left side of the
intensity knob.
Set the headphone level from your listening device/output source so that
you can hear the music above a normal conversational volume, the music
should sound full and detailed in your headphones.
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Slowly turn up the SubPac
you hear with your ears via headphones (or monitors) matches in intensity
with what you are feeling through your S2 unit and feels/sounds balanced.
Once you have discovered this optimal level, leave the intensity knob set
where it is and listen to a few tracks from different genres and artists to
allow your brain and body to adjust to the feeling of tactile sound.
The intensity curve of the S2 is linear in response from 0 - 70% for
maximum accuracy when listening, writing and mixing, making the
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S2 an extremely accurate and effective tool for creating and
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mixing music to a professional level.
intensity level (clockwise) and stop when what
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S2 visible to devices, the
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PRODUCT FEATURE LIST
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S2 Back view
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S2 Front view
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Control Box Front view
S2 INSTRUCTIONS
What’s in the box:
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S2
- SubPac
- Removable multipoint chair strapping system
- Control box with reversible clip
- Optional armrest strap for control box
- Rechargeable battery (found inside main unit)
- Power adapter with four international region adapters
- 3.5mm stereo line-in cable (1.5 meters)
- Owner’s manual
LIST OF FEATURES
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Removable Seat Strap
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Slit Pocket
(stores chair straps and
control box)
Rechargeable Battery
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Zippered Pocket
Adjustable Elastic Straps
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Metal Hook
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(hooks on webbing loops to
adjust fit)
Webbing Loop
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Control Box
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Adjustable Armrest Strap
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Power Button
Battery Power Indicator
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Bluetooth Indicator
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Intensity Knob
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Line In
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Headphone out
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The SubPac® S2’s ergonomic design is intended to maximise contact with
the unit for a more immersive experience while comfortably supporting
your spine and lower back.
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The SubPac
optimal position for securing it to your chair.
The reversible clip on the SubPac® S2s’s control box can be connected to
the main body of the unit using the elastic loop on the side or, anywhere
along the multipoint strapping system. We have also included a short
elastic and velcro strap designed to hold the SubPac
place in a variety of locations along the arm or leg of your chair. To change
the direction of the clip, unscrew it, turn it 180 degrees and reposition it
with the other screw hole.
A Kensington lock slot is provided on the backside of the SubPac
control box, providing an anti-theft solution for education, retail and other
public use scenarios.
S2’s multipoint strapping system allows you to find the
Physical Design Features
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S2’s control box in
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S2’s
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