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experimenting to find the optimal distance for the best-sounding results in your studio. 

It is not recommended to place one of the speakers in the corner of a room against the wall as this may lead 
to an unbalanced sound. If this is the only option, however, try and keep the setup as symmetrical as 
possible and try to ensure that the bass ports on the studio monitors are also positioned as symmetrically as 
possible towards the wall.

Long or short side of the wall in a room

In a rectangular room, it's recommended to place the monitors next to one of the shortest walls. 

This gives the sound more room to spread as well as giving reflections more of a chance to break up and 
fade away. The result of this is that you will hear more of the direct sound that you want to hear and less of 
the reflected sound that you don't. 

If your room is small with the opposite wall just 1 to 2 metres away from your listening position and you're 
experiencing problems with the acoustics, then this can usually be solved with absorbers that dampen and 
soak up the reflections behind you. It's best to consult an expert when using products that change the 
acoustics of a room for optimal results. Different types of products can have different results depending on 
their application and the initial problem. 

General tips for monitor placement

Take the time to find the most optimal position for your monitors in a room. Even moving them by a few 
centimetres can make a world of difference to the sound quality because reflections can enhance or dampen
certain frequencies. 

Audio technology and adjustments

Sound sources, interface, DAC

Once your studio monitors are in the right position, it's important to use a good-quality sound source for the 
best possible results. This includes audio files that, ideally, should be the best-quality original material and 
not converted files. 

The hardware used to play audio should also be the best quality possible. When playing files via a computer 
(PC or laptop) or a mobile device (smartphone, recorder or tablet), it's a good idea to use an audio interface 
or DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) that will convert digital files into an analogue signal while retaining as 
much of the original quality as possible. Built-in sound cards, especially cheaper models and those found in 
mobile devices tend to have a negative influence on the sound. 

The audio interface or DAC you use should preferably have a relatively high output with plenty of headroom 
to prevent problems with distortion and ensure the audio signal reaches your monitors at a sufficient volume 
without the need for much extra amplification. Any extra amplification that's required can have a negative 
influence on the audio signal. 

Cables

The type of cables used can also influence the quality of the sound. For best results, use good-quality 
balanced signal cables with TRS jack plugs or XLR connectors. The MR-5A and MR-6A are equipped with 
both types of inputs. Using unbalanced cables is also possible but this can have a negative influence on the 
volume of the incoming signal and makes it more sensitive to interference.

In general, studio and recording equipment are always equipped with balanced outputs. Consumer products 
like smartphones and laptops tend to have unbalanced outputs, however. 

Volume adjustments

The Devine studio monitors are equipped with a volume control that can regulate the incoming signal if 
necessary. It is designed to be used to adjust the monitors, not to correct issues with the incoming signal. 
When using devices like a smartphone or laptop, the incoming signal may be relatively weak. In this case, a 
DAC or a device that is capable of boosting the signal like an audio interface, a mixer or a DI box should be 
used. 

The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice.

Version: 1.0

Date of creation and author's initials:14-07-2017 RV

Revision date and author's initials: -

Summary of Contents for MR-5A

Page 1: ...e studio monitor set User manual The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 14 07 2017 RV Revision date and...

Page 2: ...to Schuko connector Please inspect the device and the included accessories Should you discover that either the device or one or more of the included parts have been damaged or rendered defective whil...

Page 3: ...is necessary or if the device needs to be cleaned Do not pull on the cable to remove a connector as it can cause damage Do not use any cables other than the ones described in this manual Do not use d...

Page 4: ...chnician if you are unsure about the state of the device Check the device and the screws for corrosion Corrosion must not be present on this device Contact your dealer or a qualified technician if you...

Page 5: ...7 3 pin balanced XLR input 8 on off switch 9 power input via IEC C14 and fuse holder Please note the MR 6A is shown in the images The MR 5A has similar components and the same connectors in the same...

Page 6: ...t sound systems allows you determine the best overall settings As well as listening to your mix through studio monitors you should also listen to it on your phone through headphones on your car radio...

Page 7: ...s case your monitors can be angled towards your ears Ideally you will be able to look directly at the status LED or speaker components Using isolation pads gives you another advantage too by preventin...

Page 8: ...les The hardware used to play audio should also be the best quality possible When playing files via a computer PC or laptop or a mobile device smartphone recorder or tablet it s a good idea to use an...

Page 9: ...rovide warranty repairs to components that have been subjected to overload Component and housing protection These monitors are not designed for mobile use If they need to be transported they should be...

Page 10: ...changing the volume on the source device is not possible a good audio interface or preamplifier should also be used Gain control is set too low Increase the gain control on the monitor Certain freque...

Page 11: ...desk or a monitor stand it should be isolated to prevent audible resonance or vibrations Monitor isolation pads are the best solution for this Distorted clipping crackling sound Source device is tran...

Page 12: ...ielded 6 inch woofer with board surround and 1 inch voice coil magnetically shielded Tweeter 1 inch soft dome tweeter with 1 inch voice coil ferrofluid cooled and magnetically shielded Amplifier modul...

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