ADAM S6A Mk2 User Manual
S6A Mk2
S6A Mk2
Operation manual
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio S6A Mk2 main monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio
perfection. With the S6A Mk2 you have selected one of the most ambitious
speaker systems available. This main monitor meets highest expectations in
sound quality and craftmansship.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new
ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,
handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully
to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems.
The S6A Mk2 is suitable for main monitoring. It is perfectly suited for large
control rooms, post-production suites, etc.—an ideal tool for situations where
a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and high SPL regions
is required.
The S6A Mk2 is a four-way ported active system that uses a single ART
tweeter and two ART midrange drivers, ensuring full compatibility with the
latest expanded high frequency resolution media formats. It also employs two
7“ HexaCone©-midwoofers and two 12“ HexaCone©-subwoofers. Driven by 6
ampliers with an overall power of 1000 watts (RMS), the S6A is powerful
enough for rooms of almost any size.
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.
For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,
complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please
visit our website:
www.adam-audio.com
We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish
you many delightful hours with them.
The ADAM Audio Team
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Table of contents
Quick Start .....................................4
1.
1.1 Important Information ....................4
1.2 Quick Start S6A Mk2 .....................4
2. Speaker Placement ........................ 5
2.1 General Recommendations ............5
2.2 Stereo Setup ..................................5
2.3 Surround Setup .............................. 5
3. Controls/Speaker Adjustement .....6-7
3.1 The front (control) panel ................6
3.2 Input gain .......................................6
3.3 X-Curve Filter .................................6
3.4 Driver gains ....................................7
3.5 High/low shelving .......................... 7
3.6 Bass-EQ Section ............................7
3.7 LED Dim .........................................7
4. Troubleshooting .............................8
5. Maintenance ..................................9
6. Transportation / Package .............. 9
7. Environmental Information .............9
8. EU Declaration of Conformity ........10
9. Limited Warranty ............................11
9.1 Terms and Conditions .................... 11
9.2 How to claim ..................................11
10. Safety Instructions .........................12
11 . Technical Data ...............................13
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1. Quick Start
Important information for set up
1.1
Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect the
speaker for approximately an hour.
HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal
performance.
Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand rmly on a solid
ground (if they are not wall-mounted)!
Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The
original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).
Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to
achieve optimum sonic performance.
Quick start S6A Mk2
1.2
Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the
power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system
is switched off!
Set all level controls fully counterclockwise.
a)
Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: Use a XLR cable. The male
b)
plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component.
Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply
c)
you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power
source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power
cables to two AC sockets.
Switch on your audio system. Switch on the main on/off switches on the
d)
front panel of the loudspeakers.
e)
Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
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2. Speaker Placement
General recommendations/advises
Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the monitor
to your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can mask
the sound.
Tweeter at the height of ears: The tweeters should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears. In case you need to position the speaker in a signi cant lower or higher position, the monitor should be angled accordingly.
Stereo set up
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for
stereo applications, the optimum listening
position should be located in the middle of a
stereo triangle. This means that your listening position will be located at the top of an
imaginary equilateral triangle and the two
loudspeakers should be placed at the other
two points of this triangle.
Surround set up
Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based on
a circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110° (Rear
Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being the circle’s
center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended con guration may
vary depending on the purpose of the control room (music or lm). However,
it is recommended to create a symmetrical listening position with the front
side and surround speaker pointing to the listener’s ear.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Figure 1: Stereo Triangle
Figure 2:
Surround set up
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