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The factory preset position is the center,0dB position.

There are 3 positions:-3dB,0dB,+3dB.

The High Frequency adjustment tailors the overall high frequency response by +/-3dB

positions a full +/-3dB can be achieved. Leave this adjustment in the normal "0dB"

above 5kHz. This control is a variable knob with no preset position. In the extreme

position unless:

Back Panel Overview

This input is an electronically balanced input and

1. XLR & TRS Combination Input

signals.

This control adjusts the input level to the internal

amplifiers.

The heatsink dissipates heat from the amplifier.  It

is compatible with both -10dBV and +4dBu

2. Continuously variable gain control

3. Heatsink

4. Power Switch

5. Standard IEC Power Input

7. High Frequency Adjustment

6. Low Frequency Adjustment

is important the heatsink receives proper

ventilation and is not placed near any sources of

heat.

Turns power to the amplifier section on or off.

On-position is the spot side.

This powor terminal should be used with a

properly grounded three pin power cable, such as

the one provide with the product.

response to get suit its environment.

The PM-2 allows you to adjust its low frequency

There may be cases where a slight adjustment

acoustic characteristics of the room.

is necessary in order to better match the

To make this adjustment you may boost or

simply by turning the switch to the right or the

cut the PM-2's low frequency @ 60Hz by 3dB

left respectively.

• You want to compensate for any HF hearing loss

• You want to subtly brighten or darken the sound of the speakers

• You just like to mix on the bright or dull side

indicates that you monitors are too bright relative to your normal hearing. A bit less high

If your mixes consistently sound dull or dark when you listen elsewhere, this usually

frequency energy usually fixes this, and you can force the mix in this direction by

reducing the high frequency output of the monitors by turning the knob in the -3dB

direction. The converse is true if your mixes are consistently sounding bright and present.

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Summary of Contents for PM-2

Page 1: ...anual Introduction Unpacking Setup Instructions continued Product Cleaning Instructions Setup Instructions Back Panel Overview Safety Instructions Cable and Wiring Information Product Specifications Declaration of EC Directive p 3 p 5 p 7 p 4 p 6 p 2 p 7 p 7 p 8 p 1 ...

Page 2: ...oes not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers st...

Page 3: ...1 tweeter were expressly designed for high output ultra low distortion and incorporate the latest technologies and Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual so that you may take full advantage of all the benefits of the Fostex PM 2 Professional Studio Monitor manufacturing techniques Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM 2 Studio Monitor carefully inspect the packing material for excessive d...

Page 4: ...listening possible it may be necessary to tilt aim the monitor at the listeners ears Monitoring Height the acoustic center aimed at seated ear height Monitoring Angle 60 Degrees easiest way to determine this is to place the speakers in such a way that the position should equal 60 degrees The distance between the left and right monitor is equal to the monitoring distance listening position see Figu...

Page 5: ...tation should be done in the following order Step 1 Make sure that all equipment has been powered down Step 2 Confirm that all gain controls on the monitor and the source are set to the minimum setting Step 3 Connect the source to the PM 2 monitor Step 4 Power up the all source equipment and then turn on the PM 2 last Step 5 Set the gain of both monitors at medium setting and slowly bring up the g...

Page 6: ...position is the spot side This powor terminal should be used with a properly grounded three pin power cable such as the one provide with the product response to get suit its environment The PM 2 allows you to adjust its low frequency There may be cases where a slight adjustment acoustic characteristics of the room is necessary in order to better match the To make this adjustment you may boost or s...

Page 7: ...ics Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligations User high quality shielded cables to connect your mixing console workstation or other source to your monitors Foil shielded cables such as Belden 8451 8761 or 9501 should do quite well Other high quality cables are available and those that incorporate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection l...

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