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INSTALLATION

ROOM PLACEMENT: 

The SM 50Ak has a wide variety of placement options. Shown in Fig. 4 on page 4 is a typical stereo setup for near to 

mid-field monitoring. Shown in Fig. 3 is a typical 5 channel setup.
The monitors should be angled to directly face the listener. The center of the high frequency transducer should be on-axis with the ear 
level of the listener. 
The low frequency compensation settings can be used when speakers are placed in close proximity to walls, corners and work surfaces. 

LISTENING DISTANCE: 

The common listening position at mixing positions is generally 1 to 1.5 m for near field applications. For mid-field 

applications, 2-3 m is more likely. The stereo listening angle is more a matter of personal preference, but we recommend the angle should 
be around 60° as shown in Fig. 4 on page 4

MOUNTING OPTIONS: 

The SM 50Ak may be wall, table or floor mounted. (Optional) accessories are available.

CONNECTORS 

Audio:

 The SM 50Ak has one balanced TRS and one 3 pin balanced XLR input. (refer to Fig. 2: rear panel on page 1) The pin 

configuration is shown in Fig. 5 on page 4. The wiring configuration for using unbalanced sources is also shown. (Please note that 
we strongly recommend against using unbalanced inputs.)

AC Power:

 This is a 3 pin IEC type  socket (see Fig. 2: rear panel on page 1) with integral fuse holder. The fuse is rated as 0.6A SB. 

Replace only with exact type and rating. 

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Summary of Contents for SM 50Ak

Page 1: ...SM 50Ak 2 way nearfield active monitor owners manual www sonodyne com S NOD N Y E O S NOD N Y E O ...

Page 2: ...exposure may cause permanent hearing damage Ensure that the speakers are not covered while in use Restricted airflow at the rear of the unit will cause it to heat up UNPACKING While removing the units from the carton please do not hold the speaker s front The high frequency transducer is located near the top of the cabinet on the front baffle you may accidentally damage the transducer The best way...

Page 3: ...ise the overall output level permitting LOUD mixing But keep in mind that removing deep bass content from monitors may actually result in an inaccurate bass reproduction ROOM COMPENSATION LF BASS TILTS Switches 2 3 when ON activates a filter 80 Hz to reduce the low frequency output by 2 dB 4 dB respectively Engaging both switches produces a 6 dB roll off These functions can be used to compensate f...

Page 4: ...le should be around 60 as shown in Fig 4 on page 4 MOUNTING OPTIONS The SM 50Ak may be wall table or floor mounted Optional accessories are available CONNECTORS Audio The SM 50Ak has one balanced TRS and one 3 pin balanced XLR input refer to Fig 2 rear panel on page 1 The pin configuration is shown in Fig 5 on page 4 The wiring configuration for using unbalanced sources is also shown Please note t...

Page 5: ...tening position Note Your SM 50Aks achieve their best bass response in a room that is optimized for bass reproduction Factors such as room shape and volume absence of acoustical treatment can prove to be a bane for optimal sound reproduction from the SM 50Aks Therefore we have provided some compensation controls which you can use to optimize the frequency response of the speakers for any particula...

Page 6: ... control of SM 50Ak at rear panel Please monitor the signal with headphones Distorted sound in headphones indicate that the problem lies in the signal source Symptom Noise Hum Line interference Proper signal wiring between the mixer and the monitor eliminates the hum buzz and all sorts of crackling noises Make sure all connections are secure If unbalanced sources are used wire the connectors such ...

Page 7: ...S NOD N Y E O SM 50Ak Page 6 Fig 6 7 8 FIG 7 FIG 6 FIG 8 ...

Page 8: ...COMPLEMENTS ENCLOSURE TYPE OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE USABLE FREQUENCY RANGE MAX LONG TERM SPL HALF SPACE HORIZONTAL BEAM WIDTH VERTICAL BEAM WIDTH TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AMPLIFIER POWER BEFORE CLIPPING S N RATIO AT UNITY GAIN AMPLIFIER THD AT RATED POWER INPUT LEVEL FOR 109 DB SPL AT 1M GAIN CONTROL RANGE VOLUME CONTROL RANGE CMRR SUBSONIC FILTER CROSSOVER BASS TILT BASS ROLL OFF TREBLE TILT C...

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