Adjusting the KOSMOS
®
Processing Level
The amount of KOSMOS processing is dependent upon the input signal level of the TriFlex
™
system. In order to
achieve more subharmonic processing‚ turn the Quake
™
Sub Level knob (7a) up. Similarly, the amount of stereo
spread is controlled by the Xpanse
®
level knob (7b).
When using the TriFlex with a powered‚ full-range speaker system from the line-level‚ high-pass outputs (8)‚ the
powered‚ full-range speakers will usually have their own volume control. This will allow the high frequency level to
be set independently. However‚ the KOSMOS Xpanse control (7b) for adjusting stereo spread can only be adjusted
at the TriFlex subwoofer.
High-Pass Outputs
These are low impedance‚ high-pass frequency outputs that are provided to send the high frequencies to a
powered speaker or to a conventional power amp and a separate speaker system than the TriFlex satellite
speakers. The output level tracks the Master System level control on the TriFlex.
The nominal polarity of these outputs is positive (pin 2) and can be run directly into most full-range‚ powered
speaker systems, or to a conventional power amp and a separate speaker system. If you experience hum or related
ground loop problems‚ it might help to lift the shield ground on the balanced XLR cable at the TriFlex end. This can
be accomplished via the convenient ground lift switch (10b) located underneath the High-pass output jack group.
Check any input changes carefully. Always turn the volume control down before plugging and unplugging cables or
switching ground lift switches.
Left & Right Outputs
These outputs will supply a full-range‚ 8 Ohm minimum speaker system with a high-pass frequency amplifier signal
when using the TriFlex with speakers other than the TriFlex satellite speakers. The Xpanse control (7b) will expand
the stereo sound stage and add high frequency processing to these outputs.
TriFlex as a Subwoofer Only (Add-On Use)
When using the TriFlex as a powered subwoofer only‚ connect a full-range stereo signal to the inputs (5) or plug a
mono signal into the left input (5a) and engage the Mono switch (5d). The subwoofer will reproduce frequencies
from approximately 45 Hz to120 Hz.
TriFlex: Subwoofer with Built-in Crossover
To fully utilize the built-in crossover‚ a line-level‚ high-pass signal is available at the high-pass output jacks (8). Use
the left output to send the high-pass output to a powered‚ full-range speaker or to a power amp and full-range
speaker. The full-range speakers will reproduce frequencies from 120 Hz and up. This can be repeated if multiple
TriFlex units are used in a larger interconnected system.
Connecting Multiple Triflex Systems
The TriFlex is designed with multiple parallel inputs that allow daisy-chaining from one TriFlex system to another.
Connect the first cable from the mixer output to the first TriFlex. Then‚ connect a cable from the first TriFlex's thru
jack to the second TriFlex’s input. This connection can be continued for several units‚ depending on the total length
and capacitance of the cables. With a low source impedance output from a typical mixer and by using quality‚
balanced cables‚ several TriFlex systems can be daisy-chained from one output using 30 or 40 foot cables without
obvious problems or distortion. It is not advisable to connect cables to the jacks while the units are ON and the
Volume is turned up.
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