M-Audio AV32.1 User manual

AV32.1

User Guide

English ( 3 – 8 )

Guía del usuario

Español ( 9 – 14 )

Guide d'utilisation

Français ( 15 – 20 )

Guida per l'uso

Italiano ( 21 – 26 )

Benutzerhandbuch

Deutsch ( 27 – 32 )

Appendix

English ( 33 )

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the AV32.1 professional desktop multimedia audio monitors and subwoofer. Recording engineers and producers in studios from all around the world rely on M-Audio monitors. Now, with the AV32.1 monitors and subwoofer, you can enjoy the same professional standard of audio quality right on your desktop.

The AV32.1 has been designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a desktop audio monitoring environment. Custom-tuned cabinets, optimized speaker design, and advanced crossover technology deliver the best sound you can get in monitors this size. AV32.1 delivers great audio experiences from your music and multimedia applications. The AV32.1 monitor is self-powered, directly accepting a line-level signal from a variety of sources.

Box Contents

• (2) AV32.1 Monitors

• AV32.1 Subwoofer

• Remote Control

• Acoustic/Traction Pads

• Power Cable (standard IEC)

• 1/8” to stereo RCA cable

• (2) Speaker Interconnect Cables

• User Guide

• Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit m-audio.com.

For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.

Features

AV32.1 Satellite Speakers

1. Woofer: The woofer unit is 3" in diameter. It includes a high-temperature voice coil and 3"

polypropylene treated paper cone. The woofer delivers balanced mid- and low-frequency response.

2. Tweeter: By employing a specially developed 1" silk cone, the tweeter can deliver an

extremely natural response. It minimizes resonance by adapting a unique internal damping technology.

3. Bass Reflex Port: The hole in the rear panel is a bass reflex port. It is designed to discharge very low frequency signals and enhance the overall bass response.

4. Enclosure: Along with the other components, the AV32.1's enclosure plays an important role. In order to provide more stable performance, we used a special medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and unique interior reinforcement designed to absorb vibration and minimize distortion. Additionally, our innovative speaker monitor cabinet includes carefully placed acoustic material that makes the AV32.1 sound much bigger than it is—resulting in a smooth, natural bass response.

5. Speaker Wire Input/Output: Connect the included speaker wire from the AV32.1 subwoofer speaker wire output to the speaker wire input.

AV32.1 Subwoofer

1. Gain: Adjusts the overall output volume for the subwoofer and speakers. Press this knob to temporarily bypass the subwoofer.

2. Optical In: Use an optical cable (sold separately) to connect to an optical source.

3. RCA Inputs: Use an RCA cable (sold separately) to connect to an RCA source.

4. 1/4” (6.3 mm) Inputs: Use 1/4" (6.3 mm) cables (sold separately) to connect an external sound source.

5. Speaker Wire Output: Connect the included speaker wire from the speaker wire output to the speaker wire input of the AV32.1 satellite speakers.

6. Power Switch: Use this switch to power the subwoofer and satellite speakers on or off.

7. Voltage Selector: Change this setting only when necessary (e.g., when traveling to

a country or region with a different voltage). Selecting an improper voltage setting can damage the unit.

8. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here.

AV32.1 Remote

1. Standby: Press this button to switch the speakers and subwoofer from “Standby” to “On” or “On” to “Standby” (if the power is switched on).

2. Sub Bypass: Press this button to temporarily bypass the subwoofer (i.e., if you are checking how the mix sounds).

3. Vol+: Increases all speakers volume.

4. Vol-: Decreases all speakers volume.

AV32.1 Connection Diagrams

Items not listed in the Box Contents are sold separately.

Setup with a TV

Setup with a Blu-ray player

Blu-ray

Player

AV32.1

speakers

AV32.1

speakers

Power

Setup with a mixer

AV32.1

speakers

Power

Mixer

Setup

The configuration and placement of your AV32.1 monitors on speaker stands or your desktop workstation may affect the performance of the speakers. Use the following tips to achieve the best performance out of your AV32.1 monitors.

Tip: If possible, place your AV32.1 monitors on speaker stands instead of your desktop. Desks tend to resonate sympathetically at low frequencies and may adversely affect the bass response of your monitors. If speaker stands are not possible due to space restrictions and you notice a buildup in bass, try placing the monitors on isolation pads (included) to acoustically de-couple the monitors from the desk.

Precautions

• Connections: Your AV32.1 monitors have a variety of inputs for use with a multitude of devices. Soundcards or other devices with RCA line outputs can be connected to the RCA inputs on your subwoofer’s back panel.

• Correct Power Operation: Since the AV32.1 contains amplifiers, it must be connected to a power outlet. Before connecting power, please make sure that the On/Off switch on the back of the AV32.1 is set to the off position.

• Acoustic/Traction Pads: In order to minimize vibrations and maximize physical stability, we recommend you use the provided acoustic/traction pads on the bottoms of the AV32.1 monitors.

• Speaker Wire Connections: Use the 2 included red and black speaker interconnect cables to connect from the AV32.1 subwoofer to the left and right satellite speakers via the red/black spring-clip terminals on the back of the subwoofer and satellite speakers.

• Connecting to a Computer Sound Card or Other Audio Output Device: Before connecting the AV32.1 system, make sure the power from the computer or other output device has been turned off and the AV32.1 system is also turned off. Connect the RCA input jacks to the corresponding output connectors of a computer sound card, portable music player, etc.

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 "de-couple" the monitors from the desk.

• Use other sound-absorbent materials (carpeting, foam, etc.) to prevent reflections in the room.

• Always place the AV32.1 subwoofer on the floor when you are using it, never on a table or speaker stand.

• The shape of your room, its dimensions (including ceiling height), the wall construction, any acoustic

treatment, and other obstacles like furniture can affect the subwoofer's apparent performance.

• Try placing the AV32.1 subwoofer on the floor halfway between your left and right monitors, with its front facing forward and in the same plane as the monitors, and adjust to personal preference.

• You can also try to place the AV32.1 subwoofer in a corner of the room's floor, where the adjacent walls can help the subwoofer maximize the amount of sound it radiates and adjust to personal preference.

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-ofsight considerations, place them so that their tweeters are on the "inside" to improve imaging.

Tweeters

Guía del usuario (Español)

Introducción

Gracias por elegir los monitores de audio multimedia profesionales y subwoofer para escritorio AV32.1. Los ingenieros y productores de grabaciones de estudios de todo el mundo confían en los monitores M-Audio. Ahora, con los monitores y subwoofer AV32.1, puede disfrutar el mismo nivel de audio de calidad profesional en su propio escritorio.

Los monitores AV32.1 han sido diseñados y comprobados por expertos ingenieros de sonido con el fin de satisfacer sus necesidades de monitorización de escritorio. Gracias a los gabinetes especialmente diseñados, al diseño optimizado de los monitores y a la avanzada tecnología de crossover, los AV32.1 ofrecen el mejor sonido que se puede obtener de unos monitores de estas dimensiones. Los AV32.1 ofrecen excelentes experiencias acústicas con su música y aplicaciones multimedia. Los AV32.1 son monitores activos, directamente compatibles con señales de línea procedentes de numerosas fuentes de audio.

Contenido de la caja

• (2) Monitores AV32.1

• Subwoofer AV32.1

• Control remoto

• Pads acústicos/de tracción

• Cable de alimentación

• 1/8” a cable RCA estéreo

• (2) cables para interconectar altavoces

• Guía del usuario

• Instrucciones de seguridad e información sobre la garantía

Soporte

Para obtener la información más completa acerca de este product (los requisitos del sistema, compatibilidad, etc) y registro del producto, visite m-audio.com.

Para soporte adicional del producto, visite m-audio.com/support.

Características

Altavoces satelitales AV32.1

1. Woofer: El woofer tiene un diámetro de 3” y está formado por un cono curvado. Incluye una

bobina móvil de alta temperatura y un cono de 3” de papel tratado con polipropileno. El woofer proporciona una respuesta equilibrada en las frecuencias medias y bajas.

2. Tweeter: Mediante el empleo de un cono de policarbonato de 1'' especialmente fabricado y con apantallamiento magnético, el tweeter despliega un sonido extremadamente natural. Además, minimiza la resonancia gracias a su tecnología única de amortiguación incoporada.

3. Puerto Bass Reflex: El orificio en el panel trasero es un puerto bass reflex. Ha sido diseñado para descargar señales de muy baja frecuencia y mejorar la respuesta general de las frecuencias bajas.

4. Gabinete: Junto con los demás componentes, la carcasa del AV32.1 desempeña un papel importante. Para aportar un rendimiento más estable, utilizamos un tablero de aglomerado de densidad media (MDF) y un refuerzo interior único diseñado para absorber la vibración y minimizar la distorsión. Además, nuestra innovadora caja del altavoz incluye material acústico cuidadosamente colocado que hace que el AV32.1 suene como si fuera mucho más grande, lo que se traduce en una respuesta de los graves suave y natural.

5. Entrada/salida del cable de altavoz: Conecte el cable de altavoz incluido desde la salida del subwoofer AV32.1 a la entrada de cable de altavoz.

Subwoofer AV32.1

1. Ganancia: Ajusta el volumen de salida general del subwoofer y los altavoces. Pulse esta perilla para saltear temporalmente el subwoofer.

2. Optical In (Entrada óptica): Utilice un cable óptico (que se vende por separado)

para conectar esta entrada a una fuente óptica.

3. Entradas RCA: Utilice un cable RCA (que se vende por separado) para conectar esta entrada a una fuente RCA.

4. Entradas de 6,3 mm (1/4 pulg.) Utilice cables de 6,3 mm (1/4 pulg.) (que se venden por separado) para conectar una fuente de audio externa.

5. Entrada del cable de altavoz: Conecte el cable de altavoz incluido desde la salida de cable de altavoz a la entrada de cable de altavoz de los altavoces satelitales del AV32.1.

6. Interruptor Power (Encendido): Utilice este interruptor para encender y apagar el subwoofer y los altavoces satelitales.

7. Selector de voltaje: Cambie este ajuste sólo cuando sea necesario (por ej., cuando viaje a un país o región con un voltaje diferente). Si selecciona un ajuste de voltaje incorrecto, se puede dañar la unidad.

8. Entrada del cable de corriente (IEC): Inserte aquí el cable de alimentación incluido.

Control remoto del AV32.1

1. Standby (Modo de espera): Pulse este botón para que los altavoces y el subwoofer

pasen de "modo de espera" a "encendido" o de "encendido" a "modo de espera" (si la alimentación está encendida).

2. Sub Bypass (Saltear subwoofer): Pulse este botón para saltear temporalmente el subwoofer (es decir, si necesita comprobar cómo suena la mezcla).

3. Vol+: Aumenta el volumen de todos los altavoces.

4. Vol-: Disminuye el volumen de todos los altavoces.

Diagramas de instalación del AV32.1

Los elementos que no se enumeran en Contenido de la caja se venden por separado.

Instalación con un TV

Instalación con un reproductor de Blu-ra

Reproductor de Blu-ra

Altavoces

AV32.1

Altavoces

AV32.1

Suministro

Eléctrico

Suministro

Eléctrico

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