M-Audio BX8 D3 User Guide

User Guide

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Appendix

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User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

BX8 D3 Power Cable Acoustic Foam Pad User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual

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Setup

Connection Diagram

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Audio

Interface

2X2M

M-TRACK

C -SERIES

MIC/LINE

Power

Features

Rear Panel

1. XLR Input: This jack accepts XLR input connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring. The input wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows:

• XLR Pin 1: signal ground (shield)

• XLR Pin 2: signal positive (+)

• XLR Pin 3: signal negative (–)

2. TRS Input: This jack accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring. For balanced wiring, a three-conductor TRS plug is necessary. The input wiring of a TRS connector should be as follows:

• TRS Tip: signal positive (+)

• TRS Ring: signal negative (–)

• TRS Sleeve: signal ground (shield)

3. Acoustic Space Switch: Your BX8 D3 monitors should ideally be placed at least one foot away from the nearest wall, ceiling, or other large, flat surface. However, this may be impractical due to space limitations within your studio. For that reason, BX8 D3 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.

4. 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.

5. Volume Control: Use the volume control to set the output from the BX8 D3 to proper levels as required.

6. Power Switch: This switch turns the monitor on and off. Note: This product does not have a standby/low-power mode.

7. Power Receptacle: Accepts a detachable 3-conductor IEC power 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) mains 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

1. HF Driver: The tweeter outputs the high frequencies.

2. LF Driver: The woofer outputs the low frequencies.

3. Speaker Placement LED: Helps to locate an optimal speaker placement location for stereo imaging and frequency reproduction. When the LED turns bright, the speaker is in an ideal setup location.

Installation

For optimal performance of the BX8 D3, please read the following thoroughly and carefully prior to installation.

Precautions

• Handling: Please do not touch the speaker cone. The BX8 D3 is packaged in the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the monitor out of the box. To avoid possible damage to the speaker unit, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull it out of the box. The speaker cone should not be touched in order to avoid damage even after it is out of the box.

• Correct Power Operation: Since the BX8 D3 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.

Note: This product does not have a standby/low-power mode.

• Connections: You can connect either an XLR balanced cable or TRS balanced/unbalanced cable from the input of each BX8 D3 to your corresponding preamp, computer, mixer, 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 BX8 D3 and turn the volume of the BX8 D3 down to a minimum before making the necessary connections.

Note: When using an unbalanced cable there is a greater chance of experiencing noise issues. If you are using an unbalanced cable and you are experiencing noise issues, try connecting a balanced TRS cable or XLR cable.

Setup

The configuration and placement of your BX8 D3 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 BX8 D3 monitors.

Tip: If possible, place your BX8 D3 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 BX8 D3 is turned off and that the volume control of the BX8 D3 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of the BX8 D3.

TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection

Assure that the power switch of the BX8 D3 is turned to off and that the volume control of the BX8 D3 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the BX8 D3.

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, audio interface, mixer, computer, or game console.

Speaker Placement

The placement of your speakers has a huge impact on how well they will perform in your studio. Although nearfield studio monitors are designed to be more forgiving when it comes to placement, you should do your best to make sure they form an equilateral triangle relative to your head. In other words, make sure that each speaker is equally distant from both your head as well as the other speaker. Once each speaker has been placed, rotate the speakers slightly so that the drivers are pointing toward the listener.

Take a look at the diagram on the right. Notice that the distance from the listener’s head to each speaker is the same as the distance between the left and right speakers. Also note that the speakers are turned slightly so that the drivers are facing the listener. This is an ideal setup but if it is not practical (or possible) to do this, try to match this setup as closely as possible.

Left Speaker

The speakers and listener should be at the three corners of a triangle having equal length sides.

Right Speaker

Listener

Speaker Height

The ideal height for BX8 D3 is so that the speaker is parallel to the ground and that the midpoint of the woofer and tweeter is at ear-height.

The diagram to the right demonstrates the ideal placement height of the speakers relative to the listener. Notice that the listener’s ears are directly between the woofer and tweeter.

tweeter/woofer midpoint

Speaker Orientation

If possible, place the BX8 D3 monitors in their upright position and avoid laying the speakers on their sides. The BX8 D3 woofer and tweeter are vertically aligned and will provide the best performance when the speakers are placed upright. Placing them on their sides may create strong reflections from nearby surfaces resulting in spectrally unbalanced sound.

If your BX8 D3 monitors must be oriented horizontally due to space or line-of-sight considerations, place the speakers so that their tweeter is on the “inside” to improve imaging.

Declaration for Always-On Products for Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008: To provide audio signal at the noise floor level, this studio monitor speaker product should be in the “always on” status for terminal users to use. The requirement of a power management function as provided under point 2(d) of Annex II would be “inappropriate for the intended use’’ of the equipment. This product is an exception to the design requirements as provided under Annex II, thus an “off,” “standby” and/or “another condition” mode and a power management function is not appropriate for its intended use. When not using this product, we suggest switching it off.

Guía del usuario (Español)

Introducción

Contenido de la caja

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Soporte

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Instalación

Diagramas de conexión

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

Interfaz de

audio

2X2M

M-TRACK

C -SERIES

MIC/LINE

Suministro eléctrico

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 pulg. (6,35 mm) admite señales de entrada balanceadas y no balanceadas. Si desea establecer una línea balanceada deberá utilizar conectores TRS (tipring-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)

3. Interruptor de acústica de espacio: Los monitores BX8 D3 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. Sin embargo, esto puede no ser factible debido a las limitaciones de espacio de su estudio. Por esta razón, los monitores BX8 D3 incluyen un interruptor de acústica de espacio. Este interruptor compensa la ubicación de las paredes cercanas.

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.

4. 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.

5. Control de volumen: Este control de volumen permite establecer el nivel de emitido por el BX8 D3.

6. Switch de encendido: Prende y apaga el monitor. Nota: Este producto no tiene un modo de espera/ahorro de energía.

7. Toma de alimentación: Esta toma admite un cable de alimentación de tres conductor IEC, a través

8. Portafusible: Acoge el fusible externo principal.

9. Conmutador de selección de tensión: Dispone de dos opciones (115V CA y 230V CA). Coloque este

del cual el monitor recibe la alimentación necesaria.

interruptor de manera que el valor de tensión de red 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

1. Driver de frecuencia agudos: Emite las frecuencias altas.

2. Driver de frecuencia graves: Emite las frecuencias bajas.

3. LED de posicionamiento de altavoz: Ayuda a detectar la ubicación óptima del altavoz para sonido estéreo y reproducción de frecuencias. Cuando el LED se ilumina, el altavoz se encuentra en la ubicación ideal.

Instalación

Por favor, antes de instalar los BX8 D3 y con el fin de obtener el máximo rendimiento de los monitores, lea atentamente las siguientes instrucciones.

Precauciones

• Manipulación de los monitores: Evite tocar los monitore por los cono. Los BX8 D3 apretados dentro del embalaje. Retírelo de la caja con precaución. Con el fin de evitar posibles daños, sujete los monitor por los lados al sacarlo de la caja y evite tocar los cono, incluso después de haber desembalado los monitore.

• Alimentación: Los monitores BX8 D3 contienen su propio amplificador y por consiguiente, necesitan recibir alimentación eléctrica a través del cable de alimentación CA suministrado. Antes de conectar los monitores a la red eléctrica, asegúrese de que el interruptor de selección de tensión (situado en la parte trasera de los monitores) se encuentra en la posición adecuada. (Consulte la sección anterior).

¡ATENCIÓN!: El uso de un valor de tensión inapropiado podría provocar situaciones peligrosas y/o daños en los componentes del monitor que no están cubiertos por la garantía.

Nota: Este producto no tiene un modo de espera/ahorro de energía.

• Conexiones: Puede conectar la entrada balanceada XLR o la entrada TRS balanceada o no balanceada de ambos monitores a las salidas del dispositivo que desee monitorizar (preamplificador, ordenador, mezclador, consola, etc.). Conecte las entradas utilizando cables balanceados o no balanceados de alta calidad. Antes de proceder a su conexión, asegúrese de que los BX8 D3 están APAGADOS y ponga el volumen en su posición mínima.

Nota: Cuando se usa un cable no balanceado, existe una mayor probabilidad de experimentar problemas relacionados con el ruido. Si está usando un cable no balanceado y está experimentando problemas con el ruido, intente conectar un cable TRS o XLR balanceado.

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