Nady SM-250A User Guide

Congratulations for your purchase of the SM-250A — you have just purchased
one of the finest studio monitor speakers on the market today. The SM-250A was
developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working
musicians. You will find your new NADY AUDIO speaker has superior performance
and greater flexibility than any other speaker in its price range.

We recommend that you read this instruction sheet carefully to get the most out of
your new unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO and the SM-250A as your
choice in studio monitor speakers.

Offering exceptional quality and ultra-detailed sound, solid construction, and
unbeatable affordability, the SM-250A speakers from Nady are the best value
available in studio monitors — and perfect for all pro and project studios.

• SM-250A: Active nearfield monitor with built-in 100W bi-amped power
(50W for LF, 50W for HF)

• Clear, transparent sound and full linear frequency response
(35Hz—20KHz) for perfectly balanced mixes that translate accurately to
any other system

• Vertically aligned 2-way nearfield monitor with 6.5” woofer and 1” Ferro
fluid-cooled soft dome shielded tweeter—both magnetically shielded for
non-interfering operation near video monitors

• Bass-reflex loaded with 2” tuned cylindrical port for optimized linear
bass response

• Curved front baffle for reduced HF diffraction effects and excellent
imaging not possible with conventional square-edged baffles

• Heavy-duty cabinet construction, with 1.5” thick front baffle, offers
increased structural integrity and stiffness for clean and articulate
performance even at high SPL levels

• XLR and 1/4” TRS balanced/unbalanced inputs

• Volume control and ON / OFF/ Clipping LED

• Dimension and weight: 13.4”x 8.3”x10.4” (34 cm x 21.1 cm x 26.4 cm),

18.5 lbs (6.9 Kg)

WARNINGS

• Read all instructions before using the product.

• This product may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

• To avoid damage to the drivers, never overload the speaker.

• To avoid the risk of fire, do not ever expose the speaker to a source of
naked flames. Also, it should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat vents, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

• The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained.

• This speaker is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose to weather or
high humidity, rain, etc.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not
spilled through, the enclosure’s openings. Do not place containers of liquids
on the speaker.

• Don’t place any heavy appliance or object (>130lbs/60kg) on the speaker
enclosure.

• This unit is to be installed by qualified personnel only.

• This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

A. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product.
B. The product has been exposed to rain.
C. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance.

D. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

• Do not attempt to service this unit. All servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this speaker, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:

AND SPECIFICATIONS

Features, Instructions
& Technical Data

SM-250A

Active Nearfield Studio Monitor Speaker

Studio Monitor Speakers

FEATURES

(U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at [phone]
or e-mail at [e-mail].

(International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased
this product.

SERVICE

FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT

NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.nady.com

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

13.4

8.3”

10.4”

Front View

Back View

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(1) AC Power Cord IEC Connector — This standard IEC power cord receptacle features a built-in fuse holder for a 5X20mm,

0.5A/250V slow-blow fuse.
(2) AC Voltage Selector Switch — Before plugging in the power cord, check to see that the unit is set for the proper voltage for
your area: ~115V (60Hz) or ~230V (50Hz).

(3) Power Switch — Use this switch to power the unit ON or OFF.
(4) Inputs — XLR and 1/4” TRS input jacks for line level signals. Use only one input at any time.
(5) Volume Control — Adjusts the level of the signal at the input. This can be set to maximum if the user prefers to control the

volume at the preceding unit.
(6) ON / OFF / CLIPPING LED — This LED lights green when the power is ON and turns red when the output signal is clipping. It is
acceptable if the red LED lights ocassionally. If the red LED lights more than ocassionally, you should turn down the volume to avoid
audible distortion and damage to the speaker.

Note: Speakers damaged due to hard clipping are not covered under warranty.

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20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20KHz

180

Deg

108

36

-36

-108

-180

Woofer
Tweeter

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