Stereo Monitoring System
USER MANUAL • 5 • System Signal Connections and Level Settings
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Below are some basic outlines of ways someone may interface eXo
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with
their audio system. These may or may not apply to your specific application,
but they should be able to show the basic concept for most applications.
Please note that all inputs can be used simultaneously.
CABLE WIRING SPECIFICATIONS
Most users of the eXo
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system will be using ready made cables,
however if you need to wire your own cables, follow the wiring
specifications below.
XLR / TRS ‘COMBO’ INPUTS (ELECTRONICALLY BALANCED)
Figure 2: Shows the XLR inputs being fed from the output of a
standard pro audio mixer. The eXo
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XLR / TRS inputs can handle
up to +30dBu of signal level at the input, when the input gain
switch is set to the -12dB position, and are compatible with most,
if not all professional gear.
RCA AND 3.5mm STEREO INPUTS
Figure 2: The RCA and 3.5mm inputs on eXo
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are compatible with
a myriad of consumer and computer audio gear, such as mixers,
CD players, Hi-Fi pre-amps, mp3 players etc.
3.5mm HEADPHONE / EARPHONE OUTPUT
Located on the front of the eXo
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remote / preamp
is a 3.5mm headphone jack. The impedance of the
headphones should be 16 ohms or above. When headphones are
connected to this jack, the output to the eXo
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Stereo Monitoring
System is muted. Warning: Permanent hearing loss may
occur if earphones or headphones are used at high
volume.
SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
This drawing shows the proper way to insert
bare wire into the binding posts which are on
the subwoofer outputs and SAT inputs. When
inserting bare wire, please make sure that
there are no strands protruding out that may create a short-
circuit. These binding posts are compatible with wire gauges up
to approximately 10 gauge.
REMOTE / PREAMP AND SAT CONNECTIONS
Figure 3, shows the basic connections of the included system
components. Please note: Turn off power when connecting
or disconnecting the remote / pre-amp from the back of the
subwoofer.
SYSTEM GAIN AND SUBWOOFER LEVEL
Shown in the drawing below are some basic guidelines for setting
both the system gain and subwoofer level.
System Gain (GAIN): You will notice that the normal gain /
level setting for headphones is lower, when compared to typical
setting when using the eXo
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stereo monitoring system. In order
to avoid unpleasant and possibly dangerous headphone playback
levels, always turn down the system gain when going to or from
headphones. Warning: Permanent hearing loss may occur if
earphones or headphones are used at high volume.
Subwoofer Level (SUB): There are several marks around the
SUB level knob, which show some general guidelines for setting
SUB level. Because all rooms / studios are unique, your actual
SUB level setting may vary.
IN
OUT
Figure 2
Figure 3
NORMAL VOLUME WHEN
PLAYING BACK A CD
REF=85dB
SETTING IF SUB IN CORNER
STARTING POINT
FOR SUB VOLUME
SETTING IF SUB IN
MORE OPEN SPACE
NORMAL VOLUME WHEN
USING HEADPHONES
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