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C) hF level Adjust

This is a seven-position switch that adjusts the tweet-
er  level  through  its  entire  frequency  spectrum.  The
adjustments are in .5 dB steps and include the follow-
ing gain se1.0, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -1.0, -1.5, -2.0.  It
is  recommended  to  set  this  control  to  0  and  listen 
carefully before adjusting to your preferences.

D) lF Adjust 

This is a low frequency boundary adjustment switch designed to optimize linear bandwidth
in your environment. This switch compensates for proximity to wall areas that may create
undesirable  increases  in  bass  response  and,  in  the  process,  create  non-linearity  of  the
E8B’s overall performance. This switch enables you to adjust/compensate for this situation
and  retrieve  the  full  linear  bandwidth  produced  by  the  loudspeaker. The  LF  adjust  has  3
positions  with  the  “A”  setting  providing  the  most  bass  response.    Please  refer  to  the  LF
Adjust frequency chart for more information.

E) Voltage Select Switch for AC Mains

This switch provides four voltage options that your E8B loudspeaker will operate within. The
loudspeaker will operate at 100V, 120V (North America), 230V, and 240V (Europe). If you
operate  in  a  230V  environment,  please  use  the  240V  setting.  This  switch  is  tied  to  the 
adjacent fuse compartment. If you are operating in a 100V or 120V environment, please
use a fuse rated at 6-amperes. For operation in a 230V or 240V environment, please use
a fuse with a 3.15-ampere rating.  

Connecting your System

Before  powering  your  monitors  on,  please  take  a  moment  to  ensure  the  Voltage  Select
Switch for the AC Mains is set to match your location. At this point, all connections should
be  made,  all  faders  and  controls  should  be  set  to  their  minimum  levels,  and  all  other 
equipment should be powered on prior to powering on your Exposé E8B monitors.

The  power  On/Off  switch  is  located  on  the  rear  panel  and  is  internationally  marked  to 
indicate the operational status. ( — ) = ON and ( O ) = OFF. An LED illuminates the KRK
Logo on the front baffle when power is applied.

Balanced XLR Connector
The  Exposé  E8B  monitors  use  a  single 
balanced  XLR  3-pin  connector  for  the  input 
signal.  This  connector  is  configured  in  the 
following manner…
• Pin 1: Ground
• Pin 2:

Hot / (+)

• Pin 3:

Cold / (-)

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Summary of Contents for Expose E8

Page 1: ...U S E R G U I D E E X P O S É E 8 B B I A M P L I F I E D S T U D I O M O N I T O R ...

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Page 3: ...emanding audio requirements The result is a studio reference monitor that delivers defined low end articulate midrange and precise natural highs delivering unparalleled clarity and accuracy This manual is intended to familiarize you with the many features of your new Exposé monitors and their operation We encourage you to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this manual Thank you for ch...

Page 4: ...ack from some of the top engineers and producers KRK engineers have come to understand how a properly tuned monitor can become a valuable recording tool The Expose E8B has been designed to be linear and as ruler flat as is humanly possible so that what you hear represents the true nature of the audio material without coloration or enhancement You can be confident in the fact that your mixes will b...

Page 5: ...netic interference with video monitors IMPORTANT NOTICE These monitors are heavy Please use care in handling them and ensure that the enclosure is placed on a suitable surface capable of supporting the weight NEVER TOuCh ThE TwEETER ON yOuR E8B MONITORS AS ThIS CAN DAMAgE ThE TwEETER MATERIAlS BEyOND REPAIR Amplification As a 2 way design loudspeaker the Exposé E8B utilizes two discrete 120 watt R...

Page 6: ... adjustment range is from 30 dB to 6 dB The default setting is 6 dB which should suffice for most applications Normally adjustments would only be made if you are using your monitors in a surround environment and you need to balance levels or if your monitor sends are too hot and not adjustable If an adjustment becomes necessary it is recommended to use measuring equip ment such as a tone or filter...

Page 7: ...ns that your E8B loudspeaker will operate within The loudspeaker will operate at 100V 120V North America 230V and 240V Europe If you operate in a 230V environment please use the 240V setting This switch is tied to the adjacent fuse compartment If you are operating in a 100V or 120V environment please use a fuse rated at 6 amperes For operation in a 230V or 240V environment please use a fuse with a...

Page 8: ...e the low frequencies Generally speaking if you move the monitor two to three feet away from walls and corners you ll hear less low frequency interaction excluding any interaction with the mixing console But when ideal positioning isn t practical low frequency control is the solution As an example let s say you have two different studios in your facility In one room the monitors are close to the w...

Page 9: ...uration the Left and Right monitors are each placed at a 60º angle equidistant from the listening position Mid Field Configuration This configuration is essentially the same as the Close Field setup see Figure 2 The Mid Field configuration is normally used with larger monitors or when the monitors are too large or heavy for the meter bridge as is likely the case with the Exposé E8B This set up has...

Page 10: ...ght Surround rear channels should be placed 110 degrees from the Center channel Their location should also be equidistant from the listening position The subwoofer Low Frequency Effects channel is most effective when situated directly below the Center channel as shown in Figure 4 If this is not possible place the subwoofer just to the right or left side and below the Center channel Ensure that the...

Page 11: ...sound setup adds two speakers to the sides of the mix position and is most similar to the actual surround sound configuration of cinema with the difference being that cinemas commonly add additional side surrounds to compensate for the length of the theater Figure 5 11 ...

Page 12: ...quidistance from the mix position directly to the sides Finally the Left and Right rear surround speakers are placed behind the mix position at equidistance to the mix position The 7 1 channel surround sound environment is one of total immersion and is the best choice for mix environments where sound needs to be detectable side to side along with front to rear Once the monitors have been placed yo...

Page 13: ...ckwise 6 dB The signal source e g mixing console work station CD player etc is turned up to a level that can properly send a signal to the monitors If one of the monitors is working exchange the audio input cable from the nonworking monitor to the working unit This will determine whether it s really the monitor a faulty cable or some other glitch in the audio chain If the monitor is still not resp...

Page 14: ...be certain that you re using Pin 2 for signal and have Pin 1 and Pin 3 tied together at the source end Refer to the Voltage Select Switch for the AC Mains information of this manual to ensure that the AC mains is properly matched to the operating voltage requirements All audio equipment should use the same ground point Check all other devices using the same AC output in the building like dimmers n...

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