ADAM Audio Sub10 The ADAM Audio Sub10 MK2 is a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low frequency capabilities of any near or midfield monitoring system down to 25Hz. A sturdy special woofer with extended cone travel and a heavy-duty coil have been optimized for accurate reproduction from a bass reflex enclosure. The down-firing bass reflex tube avoids intrusive ventilation noise because of its generous size and shape. The PWM amplifier produces over 90% efficiency and can handle critical passages without overheating for long periods of time. An additional output allows you to cascade as many subwoofers as needed. The Sub10 MK2 subwoofer provides a precise combination of low cutoff frequency (-3 dB at 25Hz) and an undistorted high sound pressure level (113dB at 1m). 10“ Subwoofer (paper) Amp. Power RMS / Music: 200 W / 300 Frequency response: 25 Hz – 150 Hz Max. peak SPL at 1 m: ≥113 db TECHNICAL DATA View the specifications of the ADAM Audio Sub10 MK2 by clicking each drop-down section. General Data Audio Input Connectors Amplification Acoustics Driver ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Read up on the user manual, the quick start guide or take a look at the product sheet. At the suggestion of ADAM Audio, I added the Sub10 MK2 to my monitoring chain and haven’t looked back. I already loved the sound of the A7Vs, which improved my home studio significantly. Now they sound even better. The Sub10 MK2 is substantial, but it fits under my desk – phew! Inputs are balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) and the same goes for outputs. In my case, I ran balanced cables out of my monitor controller into the Sub10 MK2 and another pair from the Sub10 MK2’s “Satellite Out” to my A7Vs. The back panel hosts handy controls for phase, volume, and crossover frequency, as well as an additional output for a second subwoofer if you really want to party. The Sub10 MK2 enters power saving mode when it’s not getting signal, but gently awakens when needed; a thoughtful, energy-saving feature (that can be disabled if desired). After recovering my strength from dragging the Sub10 MK2 into my control room (it’s almost 50 lbs.), I played with the placement and settings for phase, volume, and crossover, settling on 80 Hz. After that initial set up period, I haven’t had to mess with it once, which is high praise. I sometimes forget that it’s even there, though I’m grateful for it every time I EQ a kick drum or bass guitar. On kicks in particular, I admit to making an informed guess in previous mixes. Now that I can hear all the frequencies clearly, it’s much easier to sculpt a sound that contributes to the song – no need to cross my fingers and hope for the best. For the first time, I can accurately determine exactly where to boost and where to place the neighboring high-pass filter. The same goes for bass guitar – the full range of the instrument is much clearer to me now, helping me select appropriate compression and EQ settings. Without a sub, I’d have to consult a dynamic EQ and determine settings based primarily on visual cues. It’s certainly always better to use your ears, and now I have that luxury. I’m looking forward to overdubbing bass on future records, and hearing and feeling the impact that low frequencies add to songs. I’ve also taken to double-checking vocal, guitar, and percussion tracks to ensure that I remembered to filter out low-end rumble. The poor mastering engineer tasked with wrestling my recent mixes into submission had no complaints – a far cry from the first record I ever mixed, when the mastering engineer – Jeff White of Philadelphia’s Port Richmond Guitar Spa – called me to ask if I meant to have so much low end in my mixes. Nope (though to his credit, we became friends anyway).
