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
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Appendix
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User Guide (English)
Introduction
The BX5 Carbon was designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a studio monitoring environment. It is focused on the functional goal of delivering pure, original sound without any additional coloration. The BX5 Carbon monitor is self-powered, directly accepting a line-level signal from a variety of sources.
The BX5 Carbon is designed to overcome all the limitations of conventional studio reference monitors within the digital audio environment. This system delivers a wide-range frequency response by employing two extraordinary drivers and unique crossover technology licensed by M-Audio. It boasts a stable and balanced low-mid frequency response along with a defined mid and high frequency response as well. Both drivers are magnetically shielded for desktop music production.
For pro engineers at commercial studios to home studio owners, the BX5 Carbon sets a new affordable standard in studio monitoring.
Box Contents
•BX5 Carbon (1)
•Power Cable
•User Guide
•Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the M- Audio website: m-audio.com/bx5carbon.
For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.
Features
Rear Panel
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unbalanced, provides the option of leaving the negative input open or grounded. We recommend that you ground the unused negative input (this can be done by wiring the ring and sleeve of the TRS plug together). The TRS input is summed through a balanced input amplifier with the XLR input, allowing both inputs to be used simultaneously. Input specifications apply to both.
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3.Sub-Frequency Vent Port: This port aids in reproduction of very low frequencies by discharging frequencies below 60 Hz and to act as a cooling mechanism to prevent overheating. This port should not be blocked.
4.Acoustic Space Switch: Your BX5 monitors should ideally be placed at least one foot away from the nearest wall, ceiling, or other large, flat surface. In the real world, this may be impractical due to space limitations within your studio. For that reason, BX5 monitors feature an acoustic space switch. This switch compensates for placement near walls.
Tip: Be sure to leave at least 3" of space between the rear of the speaker and a wall to allow the rear-firing port to "breathe" properly. Placing the speaker any closer than 3" may adversely affect low-frequency response.
5.Volume Control: Use the volume control to set the output sound pressure from the BX5 Carbon to proper levels as required.
6.Power Switch: This switch turns the monitor on and off.
7.Power Receptacle: Accepts a detachable 3-circuit line cord in order to power the monitor.
8.Fuse Holder: Holds the external main fuse.
9.Voltage-Select Switch: Provides two selections, 115V AC and 230V AC, and should be set to match the "house supply" (receptacle) voltage of the country or location in which the speaker is used. The 115V setting is correct for the USA, while the 230V setting is correct for most of the UK and Europe.
Front Panel
The front panel houses the Power LED, which indicates whether the speakers (amplifier) power is on or off.
1.Power LED
2.HF Driver (tweeter)
3.LF Driver (woofer)
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Installation
For optimal performance of the BX5 Carbon, please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior to installation.
Precautions
•Handling: Please do not touch the speaker cones. The BX5 Carbon set is packaged in the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box. To avoid possible damage to the speaker units, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box. The speaker cones should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after they are out of the box.
•Correct Power Operation: Since the BX5 Carbon contains its own amplifier, it must be connected to a power outlet using the detachable AC cable provided. Before connecting power, please make sure that the Voltage-Select Switch located on the speaker's rear panel is set to the appropriate position, as described in the rear-panel features list appearing earlier in this manual.
WARNING! Use of improper Voltage-Select Switch combinations may result in hazardous conditions and/or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty.
•Connections: You can connect either an XLR balanced cable or TRS balanced/unbalanced cable from the input of each BX5 Carbon to your corresponding preamp, computer or game console outputs. We recommend that you use high-quality balanced or unbalanced cables for input connections. Also, ALWAYS turn off the power of the BX5 Carbon and turn the volume of the BX5 Carbon down to a minimum before making the necessary connections.
Setup
The configuration and placement of your BX5 Carbon 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 BX5 Carbon monitors.
Tip: If possible, place your BX5 Carbon 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 to acoustically de-couple the monitors from the desk.
XLR Balanced Connection
Assure that the power switch of the BX5 Carbon is turned off and that the volume control of the BX5 Carbon is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of the BX5 Carbon (refer to the following diagram for balanced connection).
TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection
Assure that the power switch of the BX5 Carbon is turned to off and that the volume control of the BX5 Carbon is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the BX5 Carbon (refer to the following diagram for TRS connection).
Connecting to Preamp or Computer Outputs
Before connecting, make sure the output device's power has been turned off. Plug the XLR balanced, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corresponding output connectors of a pre amplifier, computer or game console.
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Speaker Placement
Placing speakers is one of the most important procedures in order to monitor sound accurately. To monitor with the BX5 Carbons performing to their maximum capability, an appropriate listening environment and correct placement are required. Please refer to the following for correct BX5 Carbon placement.
1.The monitors and the listener should basically align to form a regular triangle. Refer to the following diagram.
2.Position the monitors so that the top of the woofers are level with your ears in a normal listening environment. Refer to the following diagram.
3.Place the monitors vertically with the woofer on the bottom. Placing the BX5 Carbon horizontally is not recommended.
Remarks: DO NOT place any obstacles that may block the flow of air in front or between the monitors. Also remove reflective materials such as glass, mirrors or metal from the monitoring environment. PLACE THOSE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE PATH OF THE SOUND FROM THE BX5 Carbons.
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Guía del usuario (Español)
Introducción
Los BX5 Carbon han sido diseñados y comprobados por expertos ingenieros de sonido con el fin de satisfacer sus necesidades de monitorización en el estudio. El principal objetivo de estos monitores consiste en ofrecer sonido original, de la máxima pureza y sin ninguna clase de coloración. Los BX5 Carbon son monitores activos, compatibles con señales de línea procedentes de numerosas fuentes de audio.
Los monitores BX5 Carbon han sido concebidos para superar las limitaciones propias de los monitores de estudio convencionales en el entorno del audio digital. El sistema ofrece una amplia respuesta en frecuencia gracias a la extraordinaria calidad de sus unidades de agudos y graves y a la exclusiva tecnología de sus crossovers. Estos monitores proporcionan una respuesta estable y equilibrada en los bajos-medios, así como una excelente definición en las frecuencias medias y altas. Gracias a la protección magnética de las unidades de agudos y graves, los BX5 Carbon resultan ideales en cualquier entorno de producción multimedia basado en computadora.
Con su precio asequible, los monitores BX5 Carbon establecen un nuevo estándar en la monitorización de estudio, tanto para el usuario profesional como para el propietario de un studio doméstico.
Contenido de la caja
•Monitor BX5 Carbon (1)
•Cable de alimentación
•Guía del usuario
•Manual sobre la seguridad y garantía
Soporte
Para conocer los requisitos completos del sistema, la información de compatibilidad y realizar el registro del producto, visite el sitio web de M-Audio: m-audio.com/bx5carbon.
Para soporte adicional del producto, visite m-audio.com/support.
Características
Panel trasero
1.Entrada XLR: Este conector XLR admite señales de entrada balanceadas y no balanceadas. El cableado de la entrada XLR se realiza de acuerdo con el siguiente esquema
•Patilla 1: Tierra (Masa)
•Patilla 2: Positivo (+)
•Patilla 3: Negativo (–)
2.Entrada TRS: Este conector 1/4" (6,35 mm) admite señales de entrada balanceadas y no balanceadas. Si desea establecer una línea balanceada deberá utilizar conectores TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) balanceados, con cables de tres conductores. El cableado de la entrada TRS se realiza de acuerdo con el siguiente esquema:
•Punta: Positivo(+)
•Anillo: Negativo (–)
•Pantalla: Tierra (Masa)
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El cableado no balanceado puede realizarse con dos o con tres conductores (TS y TRS, respectivamente). Si utiliza un conector TS de dos conductores, la señal de entrada negativa se conecta automáticamente a la masa, mientras que si emplea un conector TRS de tres conductors soldado en modo no balanceado tendrá la opción de dejar el polo negativo abierto o conectarlo a la masa. Es aconsejable conectar a la masa la entrada negativa no utilizada. Para ello basta con unir el anillo y la pantalla del conector TRS. La señal presente en la entrada TRS se suma a la de la entrada XLR a través de un amplificador de entrada balanceada, por lo que ambas entradas pueden ser utilizadas de manera simultánea. Las especificaciones de entrada son aplicables a ambas entradas.
3.Puerto de subfrecuencias: Este puerto ayuda en la reproducción de frecuencias muy bajas al descargar las frecuencias inferiores a 60 Hz y actuar como mecanismo de enfriamiento para evitar el recalentamiento. Este puerto no debe bloquearse.
4.Interruptor de acústica de espacio: los monitores BX5 deben colocarse idealmente como mínimo a 30 cm (1 pie) de distancia de la pared más cercana, el cielo raso u otra superficie grande y plana. En el mundo real, esto puede no ser factible debido a las limitaciones de espacio de su estudio. Por esta razón, los monitores BX5 incluyen un interruptor de interruptor de acústica de espacio. Este interruptor compensa la ubicación de las paredes.
Consejo: Asegúrese de dejar como mínimo 7,5 cm (3 pulg.) de espacio entre la parte trasera del altavoz y la pared, para permitir que el puerto trasero "respire" apropiadamente. Si se coloca el altavoz a menos de 7,5 cm, puede afectarse perjudicialmente la respuesta en frecuencias bajas.
5.Control de volumen: Este control de volumen permite establecer el nivel de presión sonora emitido por el BX5 Carbon.
6.Switch de encendido: Prende y apaga el monitor.
7.Toma de alimentación: Esta toma admite un cable de alimentación de tres polos, a través del cual el monitor recibe la alimentación necesaria.
8.Portafusible: Acoge el fusible externo principal.
9.Conmutador de selección de tensión: Dispone de dos opciones (115V CA y 230V CA). Coloque este interruptor de manera que el valor de tensión corresponda con el tipo de corriente eléctrica disponible en el país o región donde desee utilizar los monitores. El ajuste "115V" es el adecuado para los Estados Unidos de América, mientras que en la mayoría de los países europeos se emplea una tensión de 230V.
Panel frontal
El panel frontal de los monitores dispone de un LED de
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