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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Akai Professional RPM500 bi-amplified studio monitors. The RPM line of
loudspeakers build on Akai Professional's legacy of high performance studio monitors, with the dual-
driver design providing accurate, high-resolution playback that is free of audible distortion and
coloration. This allows you to hear everything that is in your source recordings so that you can create
better mixes.
Even if you are experienced with recording and mixing, please take a moment to read through this
guide. It will give you valuable information about how to set up your RPM500 monitors and will help
you get the most out of your new purchase.
Box Contents
RPM500 Studio Monitor (1)
User Guide
IEC Power Cable (1)
Safety & Warranty Manual
Isolation Pad (1)
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the Akai
Professional website:
akaipro.com
.
For additional product support, visit
akaipro.com/support
.
Specifications
Frequency response
50 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 dB)
Crossover frequency
2.6 kHz
Low-frequency amplifier power
50 W with 20-gauge wiring to this transducer
High-frequency amplifier power
40 W with 20-gauge wiring to this transducer
LF cutoff
flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
MF boost
In/Out of 2 dB centered at 2 kHz
HF trim
+2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB above 3 kHz
Acoustic space
0dB, -2dB, and -4dB
Maximum signal-to-noise
(dynamic range)
> 97 dB (typical A-weighted)
Polarity
Positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
Input impedance
20 k
Ω
balanced, 10 k
Ω
unbalanced
Input sensitivity
100 mV pink noise input produces 92 dBA output SPL at 1 meter with
volume control at maximum
Power
factory-programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V ~50/60Hz
Protection
RF interference, output current limiting; over-temperature; transient
on/off protection to prevent speaker "pops"; subsonic filter; external
mains fuse
Cabinet
Front and rear baffle 1" MDF with 0.75" MDF wrap. Black lacquer paint
on enclosure with soft touch black paint on curved front plate.
Size
(width x height x depth)
7.5" x 13" x 9"
190 mm x 330 mm x 230 mm
Weight
(m power cable)
17.63 lbs./unit
8 kg/unit
Above specifications subject to change without notice.
