Wharfedale Pro T-Sub-AX15B User manual

T-Sub-AX15B
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

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TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………… 1 - 2
EVERYONE LOVES BASS ! ……………………………………………………………… 3
SUGGESTED SETUP ……………………………………………………………………… 4
REAR PANEL FEATURES ……..……..……..……..……..…………………………….. 5
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS …………………………………………………………………. 6
SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 7

IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before this product is operated.
Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.
Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near wateror moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’sinstructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarizedplug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for yoursafety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,
convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when movingthe cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime.
Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualiﬁed service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other thanthat contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualiﬁed to do so.
WARNING：To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing andthat objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.

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- This lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of suﬃcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock.
- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.
- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.
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Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings withitems, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;
20. No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
21. Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.
22. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
23. The product is designed to use in moderate climates.

2Everyone loves bass !
That is exactly why we have created the T-Sub-AX15B - our all-new new 700w Continuous,
1400w Peak 15” active subwoofer.
The internal Class D ampliﬁer delivers huge output power into the custom quad-layer
15” Wharfedale Pro LF driver to produce extreme subs and low end pressure into
any system.
Built for big bass, the plywood constructed cabinet is rock solid and is protected in
durable Rhino Rock paint.
You’ll not only ‘feel’ the T-Sub-AX15B, but you will also see it! A new illumated WP logo
badge subtly glows and adds to the overall on-stage “power” of the new T-Sub.
T-Sub-AX15B is the perfect companion for a Typhon, a Titan or a Tourus Wharfedale Pro
active loudspeaker.

Hold on to your socks!
T-Sub-AX15B is going to blow them oﬀ!

Features•700w Continuous (1400w peak)•3.0” voice coil - Quad layer driver•

Plywood construction•

Illuminated LED front logo badge•

Convection cooled Class D ampliﬁer•

Adjustable low pass ﬁlter•

35mm pole socket & durable side handles

SETTING UP
1. Ensure the mains switch is in the oﬀ position.
2. Set the level control to minimum (Fully anticlockwise).
3. Connect all signal cables.
4. Connect the power cable.
5. Switch on source equipment, ensuring that the master level is at minimum.
6. Switch on the T-Sub-AX15B subwoofer.
7. Raise the level control on the T-Sub-AX15B.
8. If the limit LED illuminates lower the level control, if more level is required you willneed more speakers. Occasional ﬂashes are acceptable.
9. When powering down your system ensure that the level control has been loweredto minimum before switching oﬀ the power.

3SUGGESTED SETUP

Active loudspeaker

Active loudspeaker

Input

Input

Ouput

Ouput

2GAIN

3GAIN

4GAIN

5GAIN

6GAIN

7GAIN

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060dB

9GAIN

060dB

60dB

60dB

60dB

60dB

60dB

8GAIN

060dB

60dB

10GAIN11GAIN12GAIN

13GAIN14GAIN

15GAIN16GAIN

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60dB

60dB

60dB

60dB

60dB

-60dB

SYSTEM+10

DEFINEDIN 1-8IN 9-16

OUT 1-8

PLAY/PAUSEMASTERSENDS

ADJUST

Input

PRESS FOR FINE

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LPEAK

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10SIG

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BUS-1
SEND-1MIXOUTPUT

510

MIX

T-Sub-AX15B

Input

DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16
BUS-2
SEND-2

BUS-3
SEND-3

BUS-4
SEND-4

BUS-5&6
SEND-5

BUS-7&8
SEND-6

BUS-9&10
SEND-7

M164

BUS-11&12
SEND-8

T-Sub-AX15B

REAR PANEL FEATURES
1. T-Sub-AX15B uses convection cooling. Although there is no internal fan, always
ensure that when in use the surrounding area is clear from obstructions so thatradiated heat can escape.
2. 0° to 180° phase reversal switch
3. Adjustable Low pass ﬁlter control 80-200Hz. Adjust this to tune your subwoofer
with your active top loudspeakers
4. Balanced XLR input connectors for connection from your input source.
5. Balanced XLR line output connectors for direct connection to active top loudspeakers.
6. POWER cord receptacle: This is a receptacle for a standard IEC, three prong, grounded
AC electrical connection cord. Be sure that you are plugging into the correct source
voltage that matches what is indicated just below the power cord jack.

1Class D
convection
cooledampliﬁer

2Phase reverse
switching

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Adjustable
LPF

4Balanced XLR
inputs5

Balanced XLR
outputs

T-Sub-AX15B

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POWER cord
receptacle

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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
T-Sub-AX15B

523.9

523.9

605.0

454.0

BLOCK DIAGRAM

6SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name

T-Sub-AX15B

System TypeFrequency Response (+/-3dB)

Active 15" Subwoofer
45Hz-200Hz

Sensitivity @ 1W / 1m)
Maximum SPL (peak @1m)
Low Frequency Transducer
Size (mm / inches)
Coil Size (mm / inches)

97dB
129dB

Impedance
Ampliﬁer4Ω

Low-Frequency Power Ampliﬁer (Class D)
Crossover Frequency
Controls

700w Continuous / 1400w PeakLPF 80-200Hz (adjustable)

Ampliﬁer Protection
Power On Protection

Yes
Power switch on / oﬀ mute

Thermal Protection
Driver Protection
DC Protection

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Short Protection
Limiter Indicator
Input type
Input Connector
Input Impedance
Maximum Input Level
Input Sensitivity
Line Output Connector
Phase Switch Selection
AC Power details
Power Supply
AC Power Options
Power Indicator
EnclosureYes

Enclosure Material
Colour15mm Plywood
Black

GrillePole Mount (Top)
Dimensions (Unpacked):

1.5mm steel
35mm

Height591mm / 23.27"

Width
Depth
Dimensions (packed):
HeightWidth

454mm / 17.9"
523.9mm / 20.63"

Depth
Weight610mm / 24.0"

Net Weight (kg / lbs)
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)

25.7kg / 56.5lbs
29.5kg / 64.9lbs

404mm / 15”
Quad layer 3.0"

Yes
Yes
Red LEDBalanced
Female XLR
47KΩ Balanced5V-10dB
Male XLR
0° / 180°
SMPS
100V-120V and 200V-240V
Green(back) / Blue logo(front)

689mm / 27.1"544mm / 21.4"

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Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a periodof one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact yourauthorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
Please be aware that the warranty details may diﬀer from country to country. Contact yourdealer or distributor for information (available at www.wharfedalepro.com). These terms do
not infringe your statutory rights.

2020

March 2020