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Summary of Contents for AML2

Page 1: ...User Guide AML2 TM Advanced Transmission Line...

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Page 3: ...tion of compliance from the Environment Agency with the registration WEEE GJ0101WU WEEE EU Directive This symbol on the product and in or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be dispo...

Page 4: ...solid engineering principles We believe that the same loudspeaker can be used throughout the entire audio chain from composer to studio or film stage post production or mastering and then finally the...

Page 5: ...ms Coldplay Brian May Universal Sony Dreamworks Deutsche Grammophon and the BBC among the makers of movies and music Our loudspeakers were used in the production of Titanic Spiderman III Monsters vs A...

Page 6: ...s System Description EQ Options Connections Running In Applications and Accessories Positioning Surround System Set up Operational Controls The PMC Range Service Specifications Our Meticulous Care and...

Page 7: ...ure levels in excess of 110dB Long term exposure to high levels of sound has the potential to cause hearing damage Use care when adjusting the system volume to ensure sound pressure levels remain with...

Page 8: ...d more rigidly both contributing to even lower levels of cabinet colouration and making the AML2 even more robust Magnetic shielding is of course included as standard Bass is loaded by PMC s unique im...

Page 9: ...ing The AML2 monitors are heavy Please take extreme care when lifting them from the cartons In particular take great care not to touch the tweeter dispersion grilles during this process Do not attempt...

Page 10: ...vely simple sealed and ported designs currently available elsewhere PMC s innovative approach places the bass driver near one end of a long tunnel the Advanced Transmission Line This tunnel is heavily...

Page 11: ...e slope for the HF channel the combination delivering a smooth transition between drive units across the critical mid band The power amplifier sections shown by the solid black triangles above are bot...

Page 12: ...er filter responses as well as all the response variations that can be obtained using the various EQ controls A LF Tilt 3dB B LF Tilt 1 5dB C EQ Bypassed D LF Tilt 3dB E LF Roll Off 50Hz F LF Roll Off...

Page 13: ...with an unbalanced signal source pins 1 and 3 of the input XLR should be connected together inside the male XLR plug Power A single IEC C14 mains socket is provided with an integral fuse holder and p...

Page 14: ...d reach their optimum compliancy The TM Advanced Transmission Line cabinet parameters are critically designed to load the bass driver accurately only when it has reached its long term optimal complian...

Page 15: ...rall tonal balance of all of PMC s compact monitors The Tube 104 Stand 1040mm tall is ideal for professional applications Four M8 threaded inserts at the base of the AML2 allow the monitor to be secur...

Page 16: ...ocate your new loudspeakers Fine tuning of their positioning can start from there Dispersion and Toeing in Most loudspeakers have a relatively narrow dispersion and are designed to be aimed directly a...

Page 17: ...tions will blur the stereo imaging significantly and may introduce unwelcome colouration of the sound Place the speakers so that their front baffles are well forward of any objects placed between them...

Page 18: ...d so there are inevitably two sources of sound When the drive units are aligned one above the other the two wavefronts emanate from one vertical plane and both will arrive at the listener at the same...

Page 19: ...hus less influential This reduces the incidence of lumpy or boomy bass Small changes in position can have profound effects on the bass response so experiment to find the optimal position Bass Response...

Page 20: ...tors when bass management is being used The subwoofer should be placed at the front of the room the optimal position providing the smoothest low bass without boomy or weak notes 7 1 Systems In a syste...

Page 21: ...r the inherent increase in LF energy which occurs when the speakers are placed close to walls or near corners Choose the setting which provides the most natural and uniform bass response The HF and LF...

Page 22: ...lows different sizes of monitors to be used in concert to create effective multichannel systems where space is at a premium Almost all of the larger models from the IB2 upwards are available as either...

Page 23: ...whole for every loudspeaker we produce For any issues that might arise or for advice and service requirements the primary point of contact should be your authorised PMC dealer distributor If you do n...

Page 24: ...mplement LF 165mm 6 5 inch PMC designed Carbon Fibre and Nomex TM Flat Piston HF 34mm 1 25 inch FerroFluid cooled Soft Dome with integral PMC Acoustic Lens Input Connector Electronically balanced XLR...

Page 25: ...e 500Hz HF Tilt 5 2 5dB 0 or 2 5dB 10kHz knee 1kHz Calibrate Switch for EQ Defeat Dimensions H 400mm 15 75 inches W 200mm 7 87 inches D 364mm 14 33 inches including heatsink Weight 16 0 kg 35 3lbs eac...

Page 26: ...can ensure your purchase sounds identical to the original design Each completed loudspeaker then undergoes a set of objective and subjective measurements For example frequency response sweeps ensure...

Page 27: ...ss to the internet fill in the warranty form on pages 28 and 29 and post page 29 to us SIMPLY ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON LINE Warranty On line GO TO WWW PMC SPEAKERS COM AND CLICK ON REGISTER PR...

Page 28: ...he Our Copy card or an on line registration which must be made within ten days of purchase or receipt The warranty covers defects due to faulty materials or workmanship but does not cover defects aris...

Page 29: ...l address Your address Town County Postcode Zip code Warranty CERTIFICATE Part 2 Please complete and return this section or simply complete the on line registration at www pmc speakers com and click o...

Page 30: ...phone Tape Op Esquire SoundonSound forum Other Other Other Other Please tell us how your new PMC loudspeakers perform Your comments may appear on the customer quotes section for this product on our we...

Page 31: ...re you receive an identical replica of the original reference model Inspection Certificate Enclosure finish Assembly Wiring Driver installation Enclosure seal Level Frequency Pair matching Listening t...

Page 32: ...essional Monitor Company Limited The Professional Monitor Company Limited will not assume responsibility for errors that may appear in this document Information may be subject to change Document edite...

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