PreSonus R65, R80 User manual
R65 and R80
Active AMT Studio Monitors
Owner’s Manual
®
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Table of Contents
1.0 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 Summary of R65/R80
Features — 2
1.3 What is in the Box — 2
2 Hookup — 3
2.1 Rear Panel Connections and
Controls — 3
2.1.1 Inputs — 3
2.1.2 Power — 4
2.1.3 Acoustic Tuning
Controls — 4
2.2 Hookup Diagrams — 5
2.2.1 Basic Setup — 5
2.2.2 Advanced Setup with Speaker
Switching — 6
3 Tutorials — 7
3.1 Monitor Placement — 7
3.2 Connections — 8
3.3 Input Level Setting — 8
3.4 Equalizer Setting Suggestions — 9
3.5 Acoustic Space Setting
Suggestions — 10
3.6 Energy Conservation Mode — 11
4 Resources — 12
4.1 Technical Specifications — 12
4.1 Troubleshooting — 14
4.2. Warranty — 14
1.0 Overview
1.1 Introduction
This design affords an ultra-fast transient response and
consistent high-frequency response. The 6.8-inch AMT
tweeter reproduces subtle ultra-high harmonics, adding
air and sense of space not possible with traditional
dome tweeters. The result is that you hear every nuance
of your mix with astonishing clarity and coherence.
We encourage you to contact us at +1-225-216-7887
(9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time) with questions or
comments regarding your PreSonus R65/R80. PreSonus
Audio Electronics is committed to constant product
improvement, and we value your suggestions highly.
We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant
product improvement is by listening to the real experts:
our valued customers. We appreciate the support you
have shown us through the purchase of this product
and are confident that you will enjoy your R65/R80!
ABOUT THIS MANUAL: We suggest that you use this manual
to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and
correct connection procedures for your R65/R80 before
connecting it to the rest of your studio gear. This will help
you avoid problems during installation and setup.
In addition to all the basic info you’ll need to
connect and operate your R65/R80, this manual
also provides several tutorials that cover monitor
placement and connections, as well as how to set
the Input Level, EQ, and Acoustic Space controls.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus®
R65 or R80 active AMT studio monitor.
PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed
the R65 and R80 utilizing high-grade
components to ensure optimum
performance that will last a lifetime.
The R65 and R80 self-powered near-field
monitors differ in cabinet and driver
size, crossover frequency, low-frequency
extension, and maximum sound-pressure
level; all other specs are identical. Both
models utilize a custom AMT tweeter.
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1.2 Summary of R65/R80 Features
1.2 Summary of R65/R80 Features
• 2-way active AMT studio monitor with DSP
• 6.8-inch AMT Tweeter (equivalent to a 3” diaphragm)
• Class D biamped power configuration: 100W LF, 50W HF
• Power-conservation mode
• Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS, and Unbalanced RCA inputs
• Input-level control with 10 dB of gain above unity
• High-frequency driver adjust (linear, +1
dB, -1.5 dB, -4 dB) above 2 kHz
• High-pass filter switch (linear, 60 Hz, 80 Hz,
100 Hz) with -24 dB/octave slope
• Acoustic Space switch (linear, -1.5 dB, -3 dB, -6
dB) to compensate for bass boost near a wall
1.3 What is in the Box
In addition to this manual, your R65/R80
package contains the following:
• (1) PreSonus R65 or R80 active studio monitor
• (1) IEC power cable
• (4) Foam feet to be placed on the bottom of
the speaker to improve isolation
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R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual
-1.5dB
-3dB
-6dB
+1dB
-1.5dB
-4dB
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Balanced Unbalanced
INPUT
RCA
TRSXLR
Sleeve:
Ground
Ring:
[-]
Tip:
[+]
12
3
Ground
XLR TRS
[-]
[+]
Acousc
Space
HF Driver
HP Filter
Linear
Linear
Linear
ACOUSTIC TUNING
INPUT
GAIN
MINUMAX
2 Hookup
2.1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls
2.1.1 Inputs
Line-level Inputs. The R65/R80 provides a choice of
three inputs: two balanced (XLR and 1/4” TRS) and one
unbalanced (RCA). These inputs accept a line-level signal
from your audio source and feed that signal to the monitor’s
built-in power amplifiers. When both balanced connections
are in use, the TRS input supersedes the XLR input.
Note: Make sure your audio source’s XLR or ¼” TRS
wiring corresponds to that of the R65/R80.
Input Level: Sets the amount of gain applied to the
input signal. This is not a volume control in the traditional
sense; instead, it sets the level of the input signal before
it is amplified.
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2.1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls
HP Filter
+1dB
-1.5dB
-4dB
Linear
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Linear
RCA
Acousc
Space
HF Driver
HP Filter
-1.5dB
-3dB
-6dB
Linear
+1dB
-1.5dB
-4dB
Linear
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Linear
ACOUSTIC TUNING
Balanced Unbalanced
POWER
RCA
TRS
R80
Acousc
Space
HF Driver
HP Filter
-1.5dB
-3dB
-6dB
Linear
+1dB
-1.5dB
-4dB
Linear
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Linear
ACOUSTIC TUNING
HF Driver
HP Filter
+1dB
-1.5dB
-4dB
Linear
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Linear
HP Filter
60Hz
80Hz
100Hz
Linear
2.1.2 Power
2.1.3 Acoustic Tuning Controls
IEC Power Connection: Your R65/R80
accepts a standard IEC power cord.
Warning: Do not remove the center grounding prong or use a
ground-lift adapter, as this could result in electric shock.
Power Switch: This is the On/Off switch. The power status is
indicated by an LED on the front of the cabinet.
Note: The input-power voltage is set internally at the
factory to correspond with the country to which your
monitor was shipped. Do not use your monitor in a country
that uses a different standard voltage than is used in
the country where you purchased your R65/R80.
Acoustic Space: Cuts the level of all frequencies below 250 Hz
by the specified amount (-1.5, -3, or -6 dB) to compensate for
the bass boost that occurs when the monitor is placed near a
wall or corner. Can be defeated by setting it to Linear.
Repeatedly pushing the corresponding button cycles through
the available settings.
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HF Driver: Boosts or cuts all frequencies above 2 kHz by the
specified amount (+1, -1.5, or -4 dB). Can be defeated by
setting it to Linear. Repeatedly pushing the corresponding
button cycles through the available settings.
HP Filter: Rolls off the level of all frequencies below the
specified frequency (60, 80, or 100 Hz), with a slope of -24 dB/
octave. Can be defeated by setting it to Linear, in which case,
the monitor’s natural rolloff takes over (45 Hz for R65,
40 Hz for R80). Repeatedly pushing the corresponding button
cycles through the available settings.
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