Emotiva Pro Precision airmotiv Stealth 6, Stealth 8 Precision airmotiv User Manual
Important Safety Precautions and
Explanation of Symbols
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
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presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Please read this Manual thoroughly before attempting to install, congure, or operate
the Airmotiv™ Stealth 6 precision bi-amplied monitor. After successful installation and
conguration of the Stealth 6, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. Please read and
follow all instructions and heed all warnings on the Stealth 6 and in this manual. The vast
majority of the subsequent safety precautions are common sense. If you are not comfortable
with the installation of audio/video entertainment equipment, you should seek the services of
a qualied installation professional or call us for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE
STEALTH 6 NEAR WATER OR IN WET LOCATIONS, DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE, DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM OTHER
SOURCES, AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES)
ARE PLACED ON IT. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE
STEALTH 6. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT. REFER ALL
SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Do not install the Stealth 6 near or above any heat sources such as radiators, heating vents, or
other apparatus that produces heat. Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks. Avoid
installing the unit directly above other heat-producing equipment unless sufcient ventilation
or forced-air cooling is provided.
Do not install the Stealth 6 in locations without proper ventilation. The Stealth 6 should not be
operated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block air ow to the heat sinks. The
unit should not be mounted against a surface or in an enclosed location such as a bookcase,
cabinet, or closed equipment rack unless sufcient ventilation is provided.
Always install your Stealth 6 according to the manufacturer’s instructions and only use
attachments or accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not install the Stealth 6 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to
support its weight. If a cart is used to move the unit, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
Connect the Stealth 6 only to power sources of the correct voltage (as shown in this manual
and on the Stealth 6 unit).
Protect power supply cables from being pinched, walked on, or otherwise damaged. Be
especially careful where the power cable enters the power outlet and the unit.
Only connect the Stealth 6 to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and
rating.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground
pins or using unsafe adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A
grounding plug has a third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide
blade or third groundling prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
your outlet, consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. If you replace the power
cord, only use one of similar type and equal or greater current rating.
The power cable for the Stealth 6 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe
electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time.
Only replace the fuse(s) in the Stealth 6 with a fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating.
The Stealth 6 should only be cleaned as directed in the Manual. Avoid spraying liquids
directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the port, drivers, or controls. Care should
be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit.
You should seek service for your Stealth 6 by qualied service personnel if any of the
following occur:
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1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
2. Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents.
3. The unit has been exposed to rain.
4. The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.
5. The unit has been dropped, or its enclosure or chassis is damaged.
NOTE: TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE STEALTH 6 FROM THE AC POWER MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
NOTE: THE POWER CORD ON THE STEALTH 6 MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE
AT ALL TIMES.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Stealth 6 Precision airmotiv™ Monitor - Operator’s Manual
Precision airmotiv™ Monitor
Contents
Important Safety Precautions and
Explanation of Symbols
Introduction .................................................................3
About This Manual ........................................................4
Features ...................................................................... 5
Understanding airmotiv™ technology .............................. 6
Unpacking ...................................................................7
The Emotiva Pro Stealth 6 Precision airmotiv™ Monitor ...... 8
Quick Start .................................................................. 9
Connections ............................................................... 10
Mounting Location ...................................................... 10
Indicators .................................................................. 11
Adjustments .............................................................. 11
Care and Maintenance ................................................. 13
Specications ............................................................. 14
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 15
Emotiva Professional Systems LLC
Five-Year Limited Warranty .......................................... 17
Notes ........................................................................ 19
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Stealth 6 Precision airmotiv™ Monitor - Operator’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the new Airmotiv™ Stealth 6 precision bi-amplied active studio
monitors. The Stealth 6’s are the result of an extensive R&D initiative to create a precision
studio monitoring system for the professional recording engineer and discerning artist.
Great care has been taken with every detail of the design and production of each
Stealth 6, and the end result is quite remarkable. We believe you’ll nd that the Stealth 6
is the ideal instrument to help you translate your sonic vision into reality.
The advanced cabinet, designed and computer optimized especially for the Stealth 6,
provides incredible structural rigidity and very high internal damping. The massive, highly
damped, front bafe assembly is machined on a multi-axis CNC milling station in order
to maintain exact dimensional stability and produce the complex Stealth bafe contours.
Those contours produce a Minimum Acoustic Signature, which virtually eliminates
reections and diffraction effects. The result is a holographic, three-dimensional
soundstage, with pinpoint imaging and accurate tonal balance across a wide horizontal
listening window.
The high performance transducers employed in the Stealth 6 are equally innovative.
Our signature 32mm x 60mm airmotiv™ folded ribbon high/mid-frequency transducer
produces clean, accurate midrange and crystal clear highs - with vanishingly low
distortion, excellent detail retrieval, and impressive, uncompressed dynamics. The
6.5-inch airmotiv™ low-frequency transducer delivers a fast, natural, extended low end
with a beautifully integrated and cohesive midrange that blends perfectly with the output
of the airmotiv™ folded ribbon.
The precision crossover and powerful discrete internal ampliers, developed and tuned
specically for the Stealth 6, provide a seamless transition between the drivers and
include built-in acoustically transparent protection circuitry. They also offer calibration
options that enable you to ne tune the response of each pair of Stealth 6’s to perfectly
match your particular listening space or studio. The independent ampliers deliver 100
watts of ultra-clean, discrete class A/B power to the high-frequency transducer and 110
watts to the low-frequency transducer (that’s 210 watts RMS of amplication in each
Stealth 6)!
Working together as a cohesive and perfectly balanced electro-acoustic system, the
Stealth 6 delivers an incredibly accurate and realistic soundeld, which is especially
evident with complex and demanding program material. The Stealth 6 is at within
+ /- 1.75 dB from 39 Hz to 23 kHz, and a pair of Stealth 6’s are capable of producing
clean near-eld sound levels (short term) of over 115 dB. The exceptional performance,
accuracy, and dynamic presentation of the Stealth 6’s ensure that they will work
seamlessly in a wide variety of critical monitoring applications, and makes them especially
attractive for small to medium sized studios and control rooms. The extended bass
response of the Stealth 6 also means that they are appropriate for critical listening in
many situations without the need for an external subwoofer. The Stealth 6 is also timbre
matched with the larger Stealth 8, making it a perfect companion for the Stealth 8 in a
secondary installation, or as a surround speaker to work with Stealth 8 main channels.
Happy listening!
The Emotiva Professional Team
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About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great
performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your
Airmotiv Stealth 6 precision bi-amplied powered monitors.
Many of you are experienced studio professionals and are very familiar with powered
monitors. We suggest that you read through the entire manual as we kept things
as short and direct as possible. Even if you’re an expert user, you might nd some
interesting information and useful suggestions.
If you’re really in a hurry to get started, please read the Quick Start section
(on page 9); you may then read the remainder of the manual at your leisure.
You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes
page at the back of this manual.
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