Alesis M1 Active 330 USB User Guide
User Guide
English ( 3 – 6 )
Guía del usuario
Español ( 7 – 10 )
Guide d’utilisation
Français ( 11 – 14 )
Guida per l’uso
Italiano ( 15 – 18 )
Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch ( 19 – 22 )
Appendix
English ( 23 )
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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Box Contents
M1Active 330 USB monitors (Stereo Pair)
USB Cable
1/8” (3.5 mm) TS Cable
Power Cable
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information,
etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com.
For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.
Setup
Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Left Monitor Right Monitor Turntable, stereo, etc.
Power Outlet
Computer
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Features
Front Panel
1. Tweeter: This driver outputs the audio
signal’s high frequencies.
2. Woofer: This driver outputs the audio
signal’s low frequencies.
3. Headphone Output: Connect your 1/8” (3.5
mm) stereo headphones to this output. Note
that while headphones are connected to
M1Active 330 USB, you will not be able to
hear sound out of your speakers until the
headphones are disconnected.
4. Signal Light: This light will illuminate when
the monitors are powered on.
5. Volume: This knob will be in its left-most
position when the monitors are powered off.
Turn it clockwise until it clicks to power
them on. Turn the knob further to adjust the volume on both monitors.
Rear Panel
6. Bass Reflex Port: These ports discharge
very-low-frequency signals to enhance the
monitor’s overall bass response. Make sure
these ports are not obstructed.
7. Input from Right Speaker: This is the
audio connection from the right monitor.
Use the included 1/8” (3.5 mm) TS cable to
connect this input to the output to the left
speaker on the other monitor.
8. Output to Left Speaker: This is the audio
connection to the left monitor. Use the
included 1/8” (3.5 mm) TS cable to connect
this output to the input from the right
speaker on the other monitor.
9. Power Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet.
10. Inputs: Connect your line-level audio interface, turntable, mixer, etc. to any of these three inputs.
• the 1/8” (3.5 mm) input, using a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS stereo cable
• the two 1/4” (6.35 mm) inputs, using standard 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS or TS cables
• the two RCA inputs, using a standard RCA stereo cable
Note: During the first 2-3 hours of playing music (or other sound sources), M1Active 330 USB speakers
will go through a "break-in" period. During this time, their components will improve in sound quality,
allowing them to deliver their best performance.
11. USB Port: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this USB port to your computer. The
monitors should be ready to use as soon as they are connected; no additional drivers are necessary.
12. Bass Boost: Use this switch to turn the monitors’ enhanced bass response on or off.
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Operation
Computer Setup
The M1Active 330 USB monitors are plug-and-play, so there is no special driver installation necessary. Simply
power on the monitors, connect them to your computer’s USB port and all of the necessary drivers will be
automatically installed. To enable your M1Active 330 USB monitors to receive audio from your computer, follow the
instructions below for your computer’s operating system.
Note: If you have other USB audio devices connected to your computer, which may have identical names, you may
need to try selecting each one until the M1Active 330 USB monitors are recognized.
Windows XP:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to Start Menu > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. Click the Audio tab.
4. Under Sound Playback, select USB PnP Audio Device as the default device.
5. Click OK.
Windows Vista:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to Start Menu > Control Panel > Sound. (If you don’t see Sound, select Switch to Classic View, and the
Sound control panel should become available.)
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB PnP Audio Device as the default device.
4. Click OK.
Windows 7:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to Start Menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB PnP Audio Device as the default device.
4. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
Windows 8:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to the Start Menu, click the lower-left corner of the screen to go to the Desktop.
3. In the Taskbar, locate the Volume Control “speaker” icon. Right-click the speaker and select Playback
Devices.
4. In the Sound control panel select the Playback
5. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
Windows 10:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to Start Menu > Control Panel > Sound.
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec as the default device.
4. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
macOS:
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the left monitor to your computer, and power it on.
2. Go to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.
3. In the Audio Devices window, select USB PnP Audio Device in the left column.
4. Right-click USB PnP Audio Device, and select Use this device for sound output.
5. Quit Audio MIDI Setup.
tab and select USB PnP Audio Device as the default device.
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Latency (Windows only)
“Latency” is the time it takes for your computer’s soundcard to process incoming data and output a sound.
The lower your latency is, the faster your computer will respond to commands and output sound. If you
experience too much latency, we recommend the free ASIO4ALL (Audio Stream Input/Output) driver for
Windows at asio4all.com. ASIO drivers generally perform better than the computer’s built-in drivers and
with lower latency since they create a more efficient communication between audio devices and software.
1. Download and install the free ASIO4ALL driver from asio4all.com. This will allow for low-latency
performance.
2. Double click the installer file (.exe). Follow the on-screen prompts to install the included low-latency
ASIO4ALL driver.
Placement
Place your monitors 3–5 feet (1–1.5 meters) apart from each
other and from you so that they form an equilateral triangle with
your position when viewed from above. Angle them slightly
inward so that the drivers face you.
In general, we recommend placing them at least 3 feet
(approximately 1 meter) away from the nearest wall and other flat
surfaces.
Tips:
Make sure your studio and monitors are equidistant from the
walls on either side of it. This helps ensure proper symmetry of
your stereo signal.
If possible, set up your studio and monitors in the “front” third of
the room. This helps prevent the reflections of peak frequencies
from building up.
If possible, place your monitors on speaker stands instead of
directly on your desk. Desks tend to resonate sympathetically at
low frequencies and may adversely affect the monitors’ bass
response. If you cannot use speaker stands, try placing the
monitors on isolation pads to acoustically “decouple” the
monitors from the desk.
Use other sound-absorbent materials (carpeting, foam, etc.) to
prevent reflections in the room.
Height
Position the monitors so that they are parallel to the ground and
that your ears are between the midpoint of the woofer and the
tweeter.
Orientation
If possible, place the monitors in their upright position; avoid
laying them on their sides. The woofer and tweeter are vertically
aligned and will provide the best performance when the monitors
are upright. Placing them on their sides may create strong
reflections from nearby surfaces resulting in spectrally
unbalanced sound.
If your monitors must be oriented horizontally due to space or
line-of-sight considerations, place them so that their tweeters are
on the “inside” to improve imaging.
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Guía del usuario (Español)
Introducción
Contenido de la caja
Monitores M1Active 330 USB (pareo estéreo)
Cable USB
Cable TS de 3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.)
Cable de alimentación
Guía del usuario
Manual sobre la seguridad y garantía
Soporte
Para obtener la información más completa acerca de este product (los requisitos del sistema,
compatibilidad, etc) y registro del producto, visite alesis.com.
Para soporte adicional del producto, visite alesis.com/support.
Instalación
Los elementos que no se enumeran en Introducción > Contenido de la caja se venden por separado.
Monitor derecho Giradiscos, stereo, etc.
Monitor izquierdo
Toma de corriente
Computadora
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Características
Panel frontal
1. Tweeter: Este driver emite las frecuencias
altas de la señal de audio.
2. Woofer: Este driver emite las frecuencias
bajas de la señal de audio.
3. Auriculares: Conecte auriculares estéreo
estándar de 3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.) a esta salida.
Tenga en cuenta que mientras estén
conectados los auriculares al M1Active 330
USB, no podrá oír el sonido por los
altavoces hasta que se desconecten los
auriculares.
4. Luz de señal: Esta luz se ilumina con luz
cuando encienda los monitores.
5. Volumen: Esta perilla se usa para encender
los monitores y para ajustar su volumen. Para encender los monitores, gire la perilla en izquierdo; usted
sentirá un click cuando encienda los monitores.
Panel trasero
6. Puerto de reflexión de graves: Estos puertos
(orificios) emiten señales de muy baja
frecuencia para mejorar la respuesta general a
los graves del monitor. Asegúrese de no
obstruir estos puertos.
7. Entrada para el monitor derecho: Conexión
de audio al monitor derecho. Use el cable de
3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.) TS incluido para conectar al
monitor izquierdo al derecho.
8. Salida para el monitor izquierdo: Conexión
de audio al monitor izquierdo. Use el cable de
3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.) TS incluido para conectar al
monitor derecho al izquierdo.
9. Entrada de alimentación: Utilice el cable de alimentación (incluido) para conectar esta entrada a una
toma de corriente.
10. Entradas: Conecte a cualquiera de estas tres entradas su interfaz de audio de nivel de línea,
mezclador, etc.
• la entrada 3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.) mediante un cable TRS estéréo de 3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.) estándar
• las entradas 6,35 mm (1/4 pulg.) mediante cables TRS o TS de 6,35 mm (1/4 pulg.) estándar
• las entradas RCA, mediante un cable RCA estéréo estándar
Nota: Durante las primeras 2-3 horas de reproducción de música (u otras fuentes de audio) los
altavoces, M1Active 330 USB atravesarán un período de "ablandamiento". Durante este período, sus
componentes mejorarán la calidad de audio, lo que les permitirá alcanzar su mejor rendimiento.
11. Porta USB: Use el cable USB incluido para conectar esto puerto USB a su computadora. Los
altavoces suelen estar listos en cuanto se les conecta; los altavoces no requieren de la instalación de
controladores adicionales
12. Refuerzo de graves: Este conmutador de 2 posiciones permite reforzar las frecuencias bajas de los
monitores.
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