ESI
uniK 05
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ESI uniK 05.
uniK 05 are the result of extensive development work done in Germany, to provide a professional
active reference monitor that defines a new level of quality in this class. The monitor features a new
5” kevlar low frequency driver and a custom engineered and powerful high frequency ribbon
tweeter with an extraordinary light membrane. This provides a very clear, strong and precise sound
image especially in the high frequencies. With less moving mass compared to conventional
tweeters, a new level of impulse response with minimized distortion is achieved. The optimized
matching mechanical design of the uniK 05 cabinet provides a special and truly unique sound
characteristic that makes this monitor an important part of your studio setup instantly.
2. Basics & Installation
For optimal performance of uniK 05, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly and carefully
before you are using the speaker. 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 monitor 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 monitor 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 monitor 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 XLR balanced or TS unbalanced audio cables are recommended for input connection.
The monitor typically connects to the line level output of a mixing console or to a computer audio
card. Make sure the power of the monitor is switched off before you connect any audio cables. Also
turn down the volume initially.
XLR balanced connection
Connect male side of XLR balanced cable to the balanced XLR input of uniK 05. Make sure the
power cable is connected as well. Setup all speakers (i.e. left / right channels) with the same type of
cable.
TS unbalanced connection
Connect male side of TS unbalanced cable to the input jack of uniK 05. Make sure the power cable
is connected as well. Setup all speakers (i.e. left / right channels) with the same type of cable.
