There are a couple of additional notes to be aware of regarding cabling and connectivity. You
will need to connect the jack labeled "TO RIGHT SPEAKER" from the left speaker to the right
on your Passport Studio monitors with the supplied 1/4" TRS cable. In case you misplace the
cable and need a replacement, the part number is listed in the user guide linked below. Also, the
included 1/8" stereo cable should be used when connecting unbalanced and portable sound
sources with 1/8” stereo output jacks. In case you misplace the cable and need a replacement,
this part number is listed in the user guide linked below as well.
Finally, once you have successfully connected your Passport Studio monitors to your mixer or
audio interface, etc., you will most likely want to do some critical listening to determine that you
have placed the speakers in the best possible location in your environment, and whether or not
you may need to use the Bass/Treble attenuation switches located on the front panel of the left
speaker. To best determine this, we recommend that you gather a variety of music files that you
are familiar with. Once you have your song list, set an overall listening level that you would
normally use and begin playing back your selected songs. Be sure to pay attention to the
variances in lows, mids and highs from song to song, noting what the overall balance is while
auditioning your songs. Keep in mind that the goal with reference monitors is to listen
accurately, rather than in a casual, end-user type of setting where added bass punch or enhanced
highs may be desired.
Make an overall determination as to whether there may be a bit too much information in the
highs, or a bit too much information in the lows, or perhaps neither. And if needed, switch the
1.5db boost or cut for the Bass or Treble (as applicable). As you are switching the Bass/Treble
attenuation switches to boost or cut, audition your song list and make an overall determination as
to how well the music translates. Note that the specific frequencies that can be boosted or cut are
75Hz (bass) and 7.5kHz (treble). There is not a right or wrong setting. Rather, the goal, once
again is to create the most accurate or "neutral" reference system that will translate as well as
possible to as many "real world" playback systems as possible. Please see the information below
for basic troubleshooting information.
Basic Troubleshooting steps for using your Fender Passport® Studio System:
Problem - Passport Studio does not output sound or you hear sound from only the left or right
speaker.
Solution - Check to make sure that the speakers are connected to the correct output on your
mixer or audio interface. Make sure that the included 1/4" TRS cable for the speaker to speaker
signal is connected. Also make sure that the power is on the Passport Studios. If you are only
hearing sound from one speaker, again, confirm that the included 1/4" TRS cable is connected
from left to right speakers, and that you do not have pan knobs/software controls panned to only
left or right channel.
Problem – Passport Studio is exhibiting buzzes or hums, etc.
