ESI
uniK 04
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ESI uniK 04.
Our active uniK 04 reference studio monitors deliver drastically improved sound distribution with
high transparency compared to other speakers of this level. The sound system has been optimized
for both phase and level and has been engineered in Germany following extensive tests and
measurements. As the smallest model of our uniK series, the uniK 04 pair features many of the
distinctive elements of its larger siblings like a special mechanical design that provides an
exceptionally rich sound without any unwanted resonance. Just don’t get fooled by the remarkable
small size, your pair of uniK 04 will be an important part of your recording studio very quickly!
2. Basics & Installation
For optimal performance of uniK 04, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly and carefully
before you are using the speakers. We tried to keep this manual short so that you are not loosing
much time to read through it completely.
Unpacking / Handling
To remove the monitors from the carton its best to turn the package carefully upside down on the
floor or on a table and then lift the carton vertically up slowly to leave the monitors resting in the
packaging foam. Make sure that you don’t grab the speaker driver units on the front to avoid
damage. Now check the monitors for signs of damage that might have occurred in shipping. In the
unlikely event of this, please contact the reseller of the product immediately. Be careful when you
remove the packaging foam. Please keep all packing materials.
Connection
High quality balanced or unbalanced audio cables are recommended for input connection. The
monitors typically connect to the line level output of a mixing console or to a computer audio card.
One monitor has to be connected to power connection, the other monitor is connected via the
supplied speaker wire to the first monitor. Make sure the power of the main monitor is switched off
before you connect any audio cables. Also turn down the volume initially.
TRS balanced / unbalanced connection
Connect male side of TRS balanced or unbalanced cable to the TRS input of uniK 04. Do this for
both the left and right audio channels with separate cables. Make sure the power cable is connected
as well.
Second speaker connection
After that, connect the second speaker with the included speaker wire. Make sure the + / - (red /
black) connectors are not swapped with each other to avoid phase problems during playback.
