KALI LP-6, LP-8 User Manual
Project Lone Pine
Professional Studio Monitors
LP-6/LP-8
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION………………….................………………….3
ABOUT YOUR STUDIO MONITOR.…………..……….....................………………….5
FULL SPECIFICATIONS………………………………...……......................…………………7
INPUTS AND CONTROLS……………………………...………....................………………8
DIP SWITCHES........................................................………...…...................………….11
CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................14
FIRST TIME SETUP…………………………………………..........................…...…………...14
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………….....................…...……………...15
LIMITED WARRANTY……………………………………………………........................……16
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Important Safety Information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Power the product down, and unplug it from power before cleaning.
7. Clean only with a dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings.
9. Keep ventilation opening free of dust or other matter.
10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
11. No naked flame sources (such as lighted candles,) should be placed on the product.
12. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades, with one blade wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
13. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, receptacles, and at the point where they exit the apparatus.
14. Use only attachments and/or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
15. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, plate, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
16. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
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Important Safety Information
17. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when:
A. The apparatus is damaged in any way
B. The power supply cord or plug is damaged
C. Liquid or other objects have fallen into the product
D. The product has been exposed to rain or moisture
E. The product does not operate normally
F. The product has been dropped
18. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
19. No object filled with liquids, such as a vase or a glass, should be placed on the apparatus.
20. This apparatus is to be used in a moderate climate. Do not expose to extremely high
or low temperatures.
21. High sound pressure in excess of 85 dB can cause hearing damage and/or loss. Do
not expose yourself to high sound pressure levels.
The lightning bolt with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user of the presence of important operation and maintaining (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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About Your Studio Monitor
Congratulations on your Kali Audio LP-Series Studio monitors! These monitors were designed to deliv-er exceptional accuracy in all sorts of recording, mixing, and production
applications. We’re confident that no matter what genre or format you’re working in, you
will come to depend on these monitors for their accuracy, reliability, and superior design
and construction.
Where does “LP” come from?
The official name of this product line is “Project Lone Pine.” Kali names all of our product
lines after towns in California. Lone Pine is a small town in the Eastern Sierra that acts
as a departure point for hikers and climbers hoping to summit Mt. Whitney, the highest
mountain in the contiguous US. We felt that this was an appropriately ambitious namesake for our first product line.
Features
Output
The LP-6 Professional Studio Monitor is designed to have a continuous output of 85 dB at 2.2 meters with 20 dB of headroom. In practical terms, this means that the speaker has sufficient output
to listen at safe levels for long periods of time in most listening environments that were designed
for 1 or 2 listeners.
The LP-8 has a slightly longer listening distance of 2.8 meters. This makes it ideal for larger rooms,
where up to 3 people may be listening at any time.
20 dB of headroom ensures that momentary peaks in sound pressure level, including instruments
like kick drum and effects like gunshots or explosions, can be reproduced accurately and with
minimal dis-tortion.
The LP-6 and LP-8 are both equipped with a limiter circuit that will protect the speaker from unsafe voltage levels. This will be plainly audible as distortion, indicating that the speaker is receiving
too much input signal. If this is the case, it is recommended to reduce the volume of the playback
material.
High Performance Woofer
The LP-Series uses a woofer with an exceptionally large voice coil and magnet. This allows for
greater linearity, resulting in exceptional dynamic range and clarity, as well as extended low end
response. All of this is delivered with minimal distortion.
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