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Studiophile BX8

Users Manual

Introduction   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box?   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Studiophile BX8 Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Front and Rear Panel Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear Panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front Panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Precautions    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
XLR Balanced Connection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting to Preamp, Computer or Game Console Outputs   . . .8

Setting the EQ Switches   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Acoustic Space Switch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Placing the BX8   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Appendix A - Technical Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix B - Block Diagram   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Technical Support & Contact Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Your BX8 Warranty   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Studiophile BX8

version: 

BX8-050103

Содержание BX8-050103

Страница 1: ...tions 6 XLR Balanced Connection 7 TRS Balanced Unbalanced Connection 7 Connecting to Preamp Computer or Game Console Outputs 8 Setting the EQ Switches 8 Setting the Acoustic Space Switch 10 Placing the BX8 11 Appendix A Technical Specifications 12 Appendix B Block Diagram 13 Technical Support Contact Information 14 Your BX8 Warranty 15 Studiophile BX8 version BX8 050103 ...

Страница 2: ...tem delivers a wide range of frequency response by employing two extraordinary drivers and unique crossover technology licensed by M Audio It boasts a stable and balanced low mid frequency response along with a defined mid and high frequency response as well Both drivers are magnetically shielded for desktop music production For pro engineers at commercial studios to home studio owners the Studiop...

Страница 3: ...d presence of the BX8s while the Acoustic Space settings account for a variety of speaker placements 5 Enclosure The enclosure has an important role just as the other components The BX8 s enclosure is designed to endure impact from inside under extreme conditions It employs special high density MDF and unique interior reinforcement to provide more stable performance 6 Network Power Amplifiers The ...

Страница 4: ...taneously Input specifications apply to both inputs The input wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows XLR PIN 1 Signal ground Shield XLR PIN 2 Signal positive XLR PIN 3 Signal negative 2 TRS INPUT This jack accepts a TRS connector either balanced or unbalanced wiring For balanced wiring a three conductor TRS plug is necessary The input wiring of a TRS connector should be as follows TRS TIP...

Страница 5: ... frequency response Other settings are 47Hz and 80Hz 7 MID RANGE Two selections are possible Flat and Presence The Flat setting produces a flat frequency response curve while the Presence setting gives a boost in the mid range frequencies 8 HIGH FREQ Three settings are possible 0dB 2dB and 4dB 0dB is a flat setting with no attenuation while the 2dB and 4dBsettings will attenuate the high frequenci...

Страница 6: ...rs out of the box To avoid possible damage to the speaker units hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box The speaker cones should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after they are out of the box Connections Connect the XLR balanced or TRS balanced unbalanced input of each BX8 to the corresponding pre amp computer or game console outputs We recommend that you use ...

Страница 7: ...nditions and or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty XLR Balanced Connection Assure that the power switch of the BX8 is turned off and that the volume control of the BX8 is turned down to a minimum Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of the BX8 refer to the following diagram for balanced connection TRS Balanced Unbalanced Connection Assure th...

Страница 8: ...cable to the corresponding output connectors of a pre amplifier computer or game console Setting the EQ Switches Low Cutoff This 3 position switch sets the Low Cutoff frequency selecting between 37Hz 47Hz and 80 Hz Use the 80Hz setting to emulate a small speaker setup the 47 Hz setting for Normal Low Frequency performance or the 37 Hz for Normal Extended Low Frequency performance 8 ...

Страница 9: ...ons Presence will move the sound stage toward your listening position High Freq This 3 position switch selects High Frequency compensation with 0dB 2dB or 4dB 0dB Normal position is flat response for use in most applications Use 2dB and 4dB if your mixes translate as dull or lacking in high frequencies 9 ...

Страница 10: ...sically radiated only forward thereby limiting the radiation polar pattern to 180 degrees When the speaker is placed on a stand the low frequency energy is free to radiate in 360 degrees While there is a theoretical difference of about 6dB in low frequency response between these two placements the loss from the wall placement to the speaker stand placement is in practice normally found to be about...

Страница 11: ...orm a regular triangle Refer to the following diagram 2 Position the monitors so that the top of the woofers are level with your ears in a normal listening environment Refer to the following diagram 3 Place the BX8s vertically with the woofer on the bottom Placing the BX8s horizontally is not recommended Remarks DO NOT place any obstacles that may block the flow of air in front or between the BX8s...

Страница 12: ...ms balanced 10k ohms unbalanced Input Sensitivity 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum Acoustic Space Control 0 2 4 dB High Frequency Control 0 2 4 dB Mid range Control Presence Flat Low Cut off Frequencies 37Hz 47Hz 80Hz Protection RF interference output current limiting over temperature turn on off transient subsonic filter external main fuse...

Страница 13: ...Appendix B Block Diagram 13 ...

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Страница 15: ...that M AUDIO determines that the product requires repair because of user misuse or regular wear it will assess a fair repair or replacement fee The customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned or not pay this fee and have the unit returned unrepaired The remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall not include any other damages M AUDIO will not be liabl...

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