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Rubicon R8a Features

The Samson Rubicon R8a reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same 
time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features:

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 Two-way, active ribbon studio monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing extremely accurate moni-

toring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications. 

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 The  Rubicon R8a employes a 8” Copolymer Butyl Surround woofer providing both monitors with a tight 

and controlled low frequency response.

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 1 x 2” Planer Ribbon tweeter provides sweet and accurate high frequency response for the R8a with low 

distortion.

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 The Rubicon R8a features active electronics including a Bi-Amp power amplifier with 75 watts on the low 

frequency driver and 25 watts on the high frequency ribbon.

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 Four-position high frequency Ribbon Level control allows the listener to contour the response curve to 

custom tailor the response that works best in the mix environment.

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Active crossover utilizing a multi-pole design for linear response from bottom to top.

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 Interfacing the monitors to most any -10 or + 4db signal source is quick and easy thanks to the R8a’s bal-

anced input on an XLR and 1/4-inch jack and unbalanced input on an RCA jack.

•    A/V shielded for multimedia applications providing clean operation near computer monitors.

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 Solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction, extremely rigid delivering maximum SPL.

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Black satin finish is attractive and durable thanks to the heavy textured epoxy paint. 

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Three-year extended warranty. 

Summary of Contents for Rubicon R8a

Page 1: ...S T U D I O R E F E R E N C E M O N I T O R S Two way Active Ribbon Reference Monitor A U D I O...

Page 2: ...pisado o aplastado especialmente en los enchufes recept culos y en el punto en el que salen de la unidad 11 Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas el ctricas o cuando no lo vay...

Page 3: ...ontech com Table of Contents Introduction 2 Rubicon R8a Features 3 Rubicon R8a Layout 4 Front View Layout 4 Rear Panel Layout R8a 5 Setting up the Rubicon R8a 6 Background on the Rubicon R8a Studio Re...

Page 4: ...instructions for its setup and use and full specifications You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support...

Page 5: ...s including a Bi Amp power amplifier with 75 watts on the low frequency driver and 25 watts on the high frequency ribbon Four position high frequency Ribbon Level control allows the listener to contou...

Page 6: ...cise and sweet top end 2 POWER LED Red LED illuminates indicating the unit is powered on ready for operation 3 Low Frequency Driver Heavy duty 8 extended range low frequency transducer 4 ENCLOSURE Ri...

Page 7: ...vel input is connected here via standard XLR microphone cable Rubicon R8a Layout Rear Panel Layout R8a 4 POWER SWITCH Main power switch 5 AC INLET Connect the supplied IEC power cable here 6 1 4 INCH...

Page 8: ...Rubicon R8a s internal active crossover and bi amp power module providing 75 watts of power for the low frequency woofer and 25 watts of power to the high frequency ribbon You will also find the pre a...

Page 9: ...rrence of reflections that will end up in the prime listening spot Figure 4 In most cases the ideal position is slightly behind and above the mixing console s meter bridge Prime Listening Spot Speaker...

Page 10: ...e plugging in and turning on remember the last on first off rule of power amplifiers and pow ered monitors When powering up your system be sure that all the wires are connected turn your mixer and any...

Page 11: ...ve to cross an AC line with an audio line try to cross them at a 90 degree angle for the least amount of induced hum Using the Rubicon R8a s balanced input connectors will greatly protect against the...

Page 12: ...first time start with the volume control set all the way off Slowly raise the Volume control to reach a comfortable listening level The Ins and The Outs The Rubicon R8a features a full comple ment of...

Page 13: ...the diagram below to set up your system Lower your mixer s master outputs to all the way off Connect the mixer s left output to the Rubicon R10s LEFT LINE INPUT and the mixer s right output to the Ru...

Page 14: ...e Rubicon R8a Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the Rubicon R8a depending on your exact monitoring set up Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system Balanced XLR...

Page 15: ...Hz 4 pole 24dB Oct filter Inputs Unbalanced Connector 10dBV Line Level RCA Balanced Connector 4dBu Line Level 1 4 inch Phone TRS Tip Ring Sleeve XLR Enclosure Construction MDF Medium Density Fiberboar...

Page 16: ...Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com...

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