r E A r c o n n E c t I o n s A n d c o n t r o l s
I n p u t s
The AE1 Active has the option of receiving an audio signal on either an RCA or Balanced XLR
input. The speakers are supplied with RCA cabling that should allow for their connection in most
situations but some devices offer XLR outputs which are technically superior, so the AE1 Active
has been equipped accordingly. For very long runs of cable, it is frequently better to use the XLR
connection if you have the means to do so as this type of cabling is better suited to long
transmission lengths.
Please note that any XLR cable used must correspond to the wiring of the connection on the AE1
Active, as marked on the rear panel.
Do not connect both inputs at the same time as this risks damage to the loudspeaker.
B A s s A n d t r E B l E c o n t r o l s
The AE1 Active has a pair of adjustable controls for bass and treble. These allow for you to alter
the response of the speaker in your room for best results.
The bass control adjusts between -2 and +2dB and is designed to help the speaker work more
effectively relative to rear walls. If the speaker is close to a wall, the bass response will increase as
a natural function of energy reflected off the wall and you can reduce the bass output to bring it
back in line with the treble output.
The treble control adjusts between -2 and +2dB and is designed to help tailor the output of the
AE1 Active depending on the furnishings of the room it is placed in. In a room with little in the
way of furniture and bare walls, you may find that you need to reduce the treble output for an
even response in room. Conversely, in very large or heavily furnished rooms, you may find that
the speakers benefit from a boost to the treble output.
There are no right and wrong actions to the use of these controls and we would recommend
you experiment and see what works best for you. As a fully active loudspeaker design, these
trim controls have no detrimental effect on the sound quality.
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