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Summary of Contents for Airmotiv 4

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Page 3: ...red Monitor 7 Quick Start 8 About Near Field Monitors 9 Speaker Placement 10 Connections 17 Operation 20 Adjustments 21 Care and Maintenance 22 Specifications 23 Troubleshooting 24 Warranty 27 Contact Information 27 Accessories 28 Safety Instructions 29 Notes 30 Powered Bi Amplified Monitors ...

Page 4: ...Page 2 Emotiva Pro and Airmotiv are registered trademarks of Emotiva Professional Systems LLC Emotiva and the E are registered trademarks of Emotiva Audio Corporation ...

Page 5: ...ighs with vanishingly low distortion excellent detail and impressive dynamics The 4 5 inch airmotiv low frequency transducer delivers a fast natural extended low end with a beautifully integrated and cohesive midrange The airmotiv is flat within 3 dB from 52 Hz to 27 kHz amazing performance for a speaker that occupies less than 1 3 of a cubic foot of volume The exceptional performance of the airmo...

Page 6: ...s you may find that some of the sections of the manual don t apply to you We suggest that you read through the entire manual as we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you might find some interesting information and useful suggestions If you re really in a hurry to get started please read the Quick Start section on page 8 and glance at the Safety Instructions o...

Page 7: ...ont baffle sports our attractive black lacquer finish while the sides and back are covered with a durable heavy duty textured vinyl laminate that resists scuffs water and fingerprints Plenty of clean power The airmotiv is fully bi amplified The high frequency transducer is powered by a 25 watt RMS amplifier while the low frequency transducer sports its own 25 watt RMS amplifier both of which are f...

Page 8: ...essing directly on the front of the low frequency transducer or dropping any bits of packing material into the high frequency transducer or rear port opening It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your airmotiv monitors ever need to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place It is the easiest way to verify your purc...

Page 9: ...a s exclusive airmotiv low frequency transducer Level control and Power Status indicator Balanced input XLR Unbalanced input RCA Linear taper tuned port High frequency Equalization adjustment AC Power switch IEC power cable receptacle with integral fuse holder Low frequency Equalization adjustment ...

Page 10: ...ont panel Level control on each airmotiv is in the calibrated fully clockwise position Plug your airmotiv powered studio monitors into grounded AC electrical outlets If you use a different power cord or extension cord use only a three prong grounded type Connect a signal source to either the unbalanced RCA or balanced XLR input on the rear panel of each airmotiv monitor We recommend using a signal...

Page 11: ...st so the reflected sound that does arrive later has minimal influence on the overall sound The result is a more accurate and more repeatable presentation of the music By eliminating most of the control room s contribution to the sound near field monitors allow the recording engineer to hear what the music really sounds like Many large studios while they still have their big control rooms that all...

Page 12: ...se to the recording console and far from any walls or other reflective surfaces to maximize direct sound while minimizing reflected sound Mount your airmotiv powered studio monitors on separate stands or mounts if possible If you place them directly on the meter bridge or the same table as your console vibrations may be coupled to the console You should consider using a decoupling platform beneath...

Page 13: ...ested and mounting them upside down high frequency transducer towards the floor will produce better results in many cases The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the engineer and minimize reflected sound If possible avoid mounting your monitors in the upper or lower corners of the room doing so will enhance bass output but will often produce muddy bass and adversely affect imaging If conditi...

Page 14: ...f possible mount your airmotiv speakers upright with the high frequency transducer on top vertically not angled upwards or downwards with the middle of the front baffle at approximately the same height as the listener s seated head height and toe in each speaker so the front is directly facing towards the listener s head Locate your airmotiv speakers so that the distance between them is approximat...

Page 15: ...ses The goal is to maximize direct sound reaching the listener If possible avoid mounting your speakers in the upper or lower corners of the room doing so will enhance bass output but will often produce muddy bass and adversely affect imaging If you place your speakers on a table wide shelf or other horizontal surface covering the surface in front of the speakers with a felt pad or other similar m...

Page 16: ... basic technology and are voiced similarly they will work exceptionally well together in any combination in a surround or multi channel playback system Some systems may also use a mix of airmotiv powered studio monitors and traditional speakers and amplifiers For example if you already own passive monitors and a stereo power amplifier you could upgrade to surround sound by adding a pre processor a...

Page 17: ...tion isn t optimal but may work reasonably well in some situations If your location permits it the ideal arrangement is to place your left front and right front speakers on stands away from both the front and side walls They should be placed such that the left front center front and right front speakers form an arc equally distant from the central listening position Side surrounds are typically mo...

Page 18: ...of a room corners are acceptable locations for surround speakers but you may need to adjust the Low frequency Equalization for best results Always leave several inches clearance behind your airmotiv powered studio monitors to avoid blocking the rear positioned port and to allow the amplifiers to dissipate heat via the aluminum back plate fins which will get warm in normal operation Positioning you...

Page 19: ...alanced XLR outputs offer several benefits and are the preferred method for connecting your airmotiv monitors connect a high quality balanced cable between each airmotiv and your signal source If your source equipment offers only unbalanced RCA outputs connect a high quality unbalanced cable between each airmotiv and your signal source If your source equipment offers only unbalanced outputs there ...

Page 20: ... usually via one or more 1 8 jacks Use a high quality well shielded adapter to connect the output to the unbalanced RCA inputs of your airmotiv speakers A single long Y cable is preferable to multiple separate adapters and extension cables Balanced and unbalanced connections The airmotiv powered monitor offers both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR input connections The main reason balanced connecti...

Page 21: ... grounded power connector you may experience more or less hum depending on which way the plug is inserted Cables Always use high quality fully shielded cables Balanced connections and cables are more resistant to hum and noise than unbalanced cables Always ensure that all cables are plugged fully in that the connectors fit firmly and that the cables and connectors are in good condition with no ben...

Page 22: ...front panel Level control which may be used to adjust for unusual signal levels from specific signal sources this control is usually left in the calibrated fully clockwise position A simple press will cause the control knob to pop out for easy access and another press will return it to the recessed position to help avoid unintentional level changes You can turn the Level control with your fingerti...

Page 23: ...0 Hz If you notice excessive or muddy bass especially if your airmotiv monitors are placed near large surfaces or room corners try setting the Low frequency Equalization to 2 dB or 4 dB High frequency equalization The High frequency Equalization control is intended to compensate for room acoustics bright or dull rooms On the airmotiv this control affects mainly frequencies above 4 kHz and offers a...

Page 24: ... careful to avoid excessive pressure Cleaning the High frequency Transducer If dust or fuzz finds its way into the front of the high frequency transducer you can try to dislodge it by blowing gently into the front of the transducer at an angle DO NOT reach into the front of the transducer with foreign objects like tweezers to remove lint or dust as you may easily damage the transducer DO NOT use h...

Page 25: ...d fully active crossover Crossover frequency 2700 Hz Adjustments and Calibrations HF gain LF gain and overall gain calibrated to standard within 1 0 dB High frequency adjustment 4 kHz turnover frequency 0 calibrated 2 dB 2 dB 20 kHz Low frequency adjustment 150 Hz turnover frequency 0 calibrated 2 dB 4 dB 20 Hz Power Source 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 IEC standard removable power co...

Page 26: ...ntrol should remain illuminated when the unit is on it changes to red when the protection is engaged If you don t have power verify that the rear panel power switch is on that the removable power cord is fully inserted into its back panel receptacle that you re plugged into an active AC outlet of correct voltage and that the fuse in the power receptacle is not blown Check the signal source It s a ...

Page 27: ...ile none of these options is specifically recommended some may produce good results in some situations Some audio equipment especially vacuum tube type has a high output impedance which makes it inherently sensitive to picking up hum and noise especially if only unbalanced connections are provided It is essential that signal cables used with such equipment be kept short of good quality and not run...

Page 28: ...nusual settings the best performance will be achieved if the equalization controls on symmetrical pairs of monitors such as a single pair of monitors or a pair of surrounds are set the same If not uneven frequency response and poor imaging may result Problem No sound from only one transducer If the power indicator is flashing red frequently this indicates that the protection circuitry is engaging ...

Page 29: ...otiva Professional Systems LLC 131 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 Note To return items purchased through Emotiva Professional for repair warranty work or refund you MUST call us at 1 855 EMO PRO1 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number Our Shipping Department will NOT accept packages unless they have a valid RMA number clearly indicated on the outside of the package AL...

Page 30: ...hile cables Emotiva Audio offers both balanced and unbalanced cables that combine solid engineering premium build quality excellent performance and reasonable cost If you choose to use third party cables avoid those that have excessively thin and flexible insulation or that fail to provide full coverage shielding Cables with insufficient mechanical integrity may fail prematurely and cables with po...

Page 31: ...d mounting surface and that they are rated to support at least 15 pounds each airmotiv weighs about 11 pounds Do not store or use your airmotiv powered monitor near water or in an overly damp location Remember that they are an AC powered electrical appliance Do not expose your airmotiv powered monitor to rain lawn sprinklers or excessively dusty conditions they are not an outdoor speaker and are n...

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