Focal ALPHA 50 EVO, User Manual

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ALPHA EVO
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Quick start guide
1. Before you do anything, check that the loudspeakers and audio source (console, etc.) are in the Off position and that all
settings at the back of the loudspeakers are in the 0 position.
2. Connect the audio signal from the source to the loudspeakers, using the XLR, RCA or TRS inputs. You can connect up to
three sources to each loudspeaker via the three inputs available. However, the TRS input takes priority over the XLR input.
The RCA input is used in addition to the TRS or XLR input. For more information, see page 9.
3. Use the power cable supplied to connect the loudspeaker to the mains.
4. Power on the audio source and check that the output level of the audio source connected to loudspeaker is set to -
∞ or
a very low level.
5. Switch on the loudspeakers. The loudspeakers are now in “Stand-by” mode.
6. Increase the level of the audio source until the signal is detected by the loudspeakers, so that they automatically switch
into “On” mode.
After the loudspeakers are powered on, and after the automatic stand-by mode is enabled (see page 9 for
more information on this function), the audio signal detection circuit in the loudspeaker will automatically
switch from “Stand-by” mode to “On” mode after a few seconds.
7. Once you have finished your recording, mixing or mastering session, we recommend switching off the equipment in the
following order:
a. Switch off the loudspeakers
b. Switch off the audio sources