Samson 50a User Manual

STUDIO REFERENCE MONITORS

Two-way Active Studio Reference Monitor

AUDIO

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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad

ACHTUNG: Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder Stromschlags zu verringern, soll-

ten Sie dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.Um die Gefahr
eines Stromschlags zu verringern, sollten Sie weder Deckel noch Rückwand des
Geräts entfernen. Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile, die vom Anwender

gewartet werden können. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.Der Blitz mit Pfeilspitze im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender

vor nichtisolierter “gefährlicher Spannung” im Geräteinnern warnen. Diese
Spannung kann so hoch sein, dass die Gefahr eines Stromschlags besteht. Das
Ausrufezeichen im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender auf wichtige
Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitungen aufmerksam machen, die im mitgelieferten
Informationsmaterial näher beschrieben werden.

Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

1. Lesen Sie alle Anleitungen, bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen.

2. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen für den späteren Gebrauch gut auf.

3. Bitte treffen Sie alle beschriebenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.

4. Befolgen Sie die Anleitungen des Herstellers.

5. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit.

6. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung des Geräts nur ein feuchtes Tuch.

7. Blockieren Sie keine Belüftungsöffnungen. Nehmen Sie den Einbau des
Geräts nur entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers vor.

8. Bauen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern,
Wärmeklappen, Öfen oder anderen Geräten (inklusive Verstärkern) ein, die
Hitze erzeugen.

9. Setzen Sie die Sicherheitsfunktion des polarisierten oder geerdeten Steckers
nicht außer Kraft. Ein polarisierter Stecker hat zwei flache, unterschiedlich bre­ite Pole. Ein geerdeter Stecker hat zwei flache Pole und einen dritten
Erdungsstift. Der breitere Pol oder der dritte Stift dient Ihrer Sicherheit. Wenn
der vorhandene Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passt, lassen Sie die veraltete
Steckdose von einem Elektriker ersetzen.

10. Schützen Sie das Netzkabel dahingehend, dass niemand darüber laufen und
es nicht geknickt werden kann. Achten Sie hierbei besonders auf Netzstecker,
Mehrfachsteckdosen und den Kabelanschluss am Gerät.

11. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker des Geräts bei Gewittern oder längeren
Betriebspausen aus der Steckdose.

12. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. Eine Wartung ist
notwendig, wenn das Gerät auf irgendeine Weise, beispielsweise am Kabel
oder Netzstecker beschädigt wurde, oder wenn Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in
das Gerät gelangt sind, es Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war, nicht
mehr wie gewohnt betrieben werden kann oder fallen gelassen wurde.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified per­sonnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral trian­gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main­tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Please heed all safety warnings.

4. Follow manufacturers instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third
prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the
unit.

11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or
if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que
este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de
descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay
piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al
servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero
pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de “voltajes peligrosos” no aislados
dentro de la carcasa del producto, que pueden ser de la magnitud suficiente como
para constituir un riesgo de descarga eléctrica a las personas. El símbolo de excla­mación dentro del triángulo equilátero quiere advertirle de la existencia de impor­tantes instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (reparaciones) en los documentos
que se adjuntan con este aparato.

Instrucciones importantes de seguridad

1. Lea todo este manual de instrucciones antes de comenzar a usar la unidad.

2. Conserve estas instrucciones para cualquier consulta en el futuro.

3. Cumpla con todo lo indicado en las precauciones de seguridad.

4. Observe y siga todas las instrucciones del fabricante.

5. Nunca utilice este aparato cerca del agua o en lugares húmedos.

6. Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo suave y ligeramente humedecido.

7. No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instale este aparato de
acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante.

8. No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores, calenta­dores, hornos u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan
calor.

9. No anule el sistema de seguridad del enchufe de tipo polarizado o con toma
de tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes, uno más ancho que el
otro. Uno con toma de tierra tiene dos bornes normales y un tercero para la
conexión a tierra. El borne ancho o el tercero se incluyen como medida de
seguridad. Cuando el enchufe no encaje en su salida de corriente, llame a un
electricista para que le cambie su salida anticuada.

10. Evite que el cable de corriente quede en una posición en la que pueda ser
pisado o aplastado, especialmente en los enchufes, receptáculos y en el
punto en el que salen de la unidad.

11. Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas o
cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un periodo de tiempo largo.

12. Dirija cualquier posible reparación solo al servicio técnico oficial. Deberá
hacer que su aparato sea reparado cuando esté dañado de alguna forma,
como si el cable de corriente o el enchufe están dañados, o si se han derra­mado líquidos o se ha introducido algún objeto dentro de la unidad, si esta ha
quedado expuesta a la lluvia o la humedad, si no funciona normalmente o si
ha caído al suelo.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocu­tion, ne pas ôter le couvercle ou le dos du boîtier. Cet appareil ne contient aucune
pièce remplaçable par l'utilisateur. Confiez toutes les réparations à un person­nel qualifié. Le signe avec un éclair dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur de la
présence d’une tension dangereuse et non isolée dans l’appareil. Cette tension
constitue un risque d’électrocution. Le signe avec un point d’exclamation dans
un triangle prévient l’utilisateur d’instructions importantes relatives à l’utilisation
et à la maintenance du produit.

Consignes de sécurité importantes

1. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

2. Conserver ces instructions pour toute lecture ultérieure.

3. Lisez avec attention toutes les consignes de sécurité.

4. Suivez les instructions du fabricant.

5. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près d’une source liquide ou dans un lieu
humide.

6. Nettoyez l’appareil uniquement avec un tissu humide.

7. Veillez à ne pas obstruer les fentes prévues pour la ventilation de l’appareil.
Installez l’appareil selon les instructions du fabricant.

8. Ne pas installer près d’une source de chaleur (radiateurs, etc.) ou de tout
équipement susceptible de générer de la chaleur (amplificateurs de puis­sance par exemple).

9. Ne pas retirer la terre du cordon secteur ou de la prise murale. Les fiches
canadiennes avec polarisation (avec une lame plus large) ne doivent pas
être modifiées. Si votre prise murale ne correspond pas au modèle fourni,
consultez votre électricien.

10. Protégez le cordon secteur contre tous les dommages possibles (pince­ment, tension, torsion,, etc.). Veillez à ce que le cordon secteur soit libre,
en particulier à sa sortie du boîtier.

11. Déconnectez l’appareil du secteur en présence d’orage ou lors de périodes
d’inutilisation prolongées.

12. Consultez un service de réparation qualifié pour tout dysfonctionnement
(dommage sur le cordon secteur, baisse de performances, exposition à la
pluie, projection liquide dans l’appareil, introduction d’un objet dans le boîti­er, etc.).

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Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed August, 2003

Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 2
RESOLV 50a Features 3

RESOLV 50a Layout
Front View Layout 4
Rear Panel Layout 5

Setting Up the RESOLV 50a 6-7
Connecting the RESOLV 50a 8
Operating the RESOLV 50a 9-10
Mono Sub With Active Satellites 11

RESOLV 50a Wiring Guide 12
Specifications 46

Inhalt

Einleitung 24
RESOLV 50a Features 25

RESOLV 50a Layout
Vorderseite 26
Rückseite 27
RESOLV 50a einrichten 28-29

RESOLV 50a anschließen 30
RESOLV 50a bedienen 31-32
Mono Sub mit aktiven Satelliten 33
RESOLV 50a Verdrahtung 34
Technische Daten 46

Table des matières

Introduction 13
Caractéristiques des moniteurs Resolv 50a 14

Présentation des moniteurs Resolv 50a
Face avant 15
Face arrière 16

Configuration des moniteurs Resolv 50a 17-18
Connexion des moniteurs Resolv 50a 19

Utilisation des moniteurs Resolv 50a 20-21
Subwoofer mono avec satellites actifs 22

Plan de câblage des moniteurs RESOLV 50a 23
Caractéristiques techniques 46

Indice

Introducción 35
Características del RESOLV 50a 36

Vista general del RESOLV 50a
Vista del panel frontal 37
Vista del panel trasero 38

Configuración del RESOLV 50a 39-40
Conexión del RESOLV 50a 41
Manejo del RESOLV 50a 42-43
Sub Mono con satélites activos 44

Cableado del RESOLV 50a 45
Especificaciones técnicas 46

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Samson RESOLV 50a Studio Reference Monitors. The Samson
RESOLV 50a is a self-powered, 70 Watt monitor featuring an extended range 5″ copolymer
woofer and a 1” titanium dome tweeter. The RESOLV 50a is an ideal near field monitor sys­tem for studios, video post production suites, fixed installations or where great sound is
desired.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the RESOLV 50a monitor, as
well as a guided tour through its control panel, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use,
and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it
out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you
updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your RESOLV 50a will operate trouble free for
many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.

Serial number:
Date of purchase:

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained
before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.
Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number
prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return
the unit in the original carton and packing materials.

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RESOLV 50a Features

The Samson RESOLV 50a reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same time
pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features:

•Two-way, active studio reference monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing extremely accu­rate monitoring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.

• 5" Copolymer Butyl Surround woofer provides tight and controlled low frequency response.

• 1" Titanium Dome tweeter with Neodymium magnet, plus Heat-sink and Ferro-Fluid
Cooling provides smooth and sweet high frequency response.

•Bi-Amp Power with 50 watts on the LF driver and 20 watts on the HF driver.

• Active crossover utilizing a multi-pole design for linear response from bottom to top.

•1/4-inch balanced inputs, as well as unbalanced RCA inputs make connecting to most any -10
or + 4db signal source quick and easy.

• A/V shielded for multimedia applications providing clean operation near computer monitors.

• Solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction, extremely rigid, delivering maximum SPL.

•Black satin finish is attractive and durable thanks to the heavy textured epoxy paint.

• Three-year extended warranty.

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RESOLV 50a Layout

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11″TITANIUM DOME TWEETER - Smooth high fre-

quency response produced from titanium dome,
Neodymium magnet with Ferro-fluid plus heatsink
cooling for high output.

2 PHASE PLUG- Insures even dispersion of the high

frequencies and improves off axis listening.

3POWER LED- Blue LEDilluminates indicating the

unit is powered on, ready for operation.

45″LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER - Heavy duty, 5″

extended range low frequency

transducer.

5 TUNED PORT- Quiet port design offering linear,

extended low frequency response.

6 ENCLOSURE- Rigid MDF construction.
7 FINISH - Sleek, black textured finish.
8 NON-SKID FEET - Large rubber feet (included)

keep enclosure in place even at high sound pres­sure levels.

.

Front View Layout

1

2

3

4

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1VOLUME - Controls the amount of output

level.

2RCA– Used to connect signals from unbal-

anced, –10dBV devices.

3 1/4-INCH PHONE – Balanced TRS (Tip, Ring,

Sleeve) 1/4-inch phone plug used to connect
balanced or unbalanced line level signals.

RESOLV 50a Layout

Rear Panel Layout

2

3

4

5

4POWER SWITCH – Main power switch

(when set to the ON position) illuminates
green indicating the RESOLV 50a is powered
up and ready for operation.

5AC INLET - Connect the supplied IEC power

cable here.

1

dBr

5

0

-9

-15

10

0

VOLUME

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

• 70Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION
OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

S/N

www.samsontech.com

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES

POWER
RATING

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

-21

-27
10

CROSSOVER

dBr
50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

-10 INPUT

1K

100

100

10K 30K

FREQUENCY (Hz)

1K

10K 30K

ON

OFF

+4 INPUT

POWER

MADE IN CHINA

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Setting up the RESOLV 50a

Background on the RESOLV 50a Studio Reference Monitor

The RESOLV 50a is a near field reference monitor featuring a custom designed, 5″, copolymer, low frequency
driver and a 1” titanium tweeter, employing a Ferro fluid cooled voice coil and neodymium magnet. The monitor’s
crossover has been carefully designed with high quality components insuring a linear frequency and phase
response. The RESOLV 50a enclosure is constructed from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and is finished in
scuff resistant, textured paint. The monitor’s enclosure also includes a tuned vent port that provides extended
low-end response. With a low turbulence design, the low frequency driver can move freely with minimal effect on
the overall impedance. On the rear of the enclosure, you’ll find the RESOLV 50a’s control panel, which features
two input connections including a 1/4-inch, TRS balanced input and RCA unbalanced input. These inputs are
connected to RESOLV 50a’s internal bi-amp power module providing 50 watts of power for the low frequency
woofer, an active crossover, and 20 watts of power for the high frequency tweeter. You will also find the pre-amp
controls, including VOLUME knob, as well as the innovative MID PRESENCE control. This four-position switch
allows the mix engineer to contour the mid-range response of the monitor from a traditional hi-fi sound to flat and
then through two levels of aggressive mid-range response. The RESOLV 50a has been designed to provide flat,
accurate monitoring, and at the same time, to provide an adjustable response curve so that the sound of other
popular nearfield monitors can be easily emulated.

Positioning the RESOLV 50a

Near field monitoring has become the choice of many engineers in large and small studios because it minimizes
the effect of room acoustics. This is especially important in today’s project studios since the budget for room
acoustics is often close to nothing. By positioning the reference monitors in the near field (close to the listeners),
you can greatly reduce the effects of room acoustics. The most important considerations when evaluating the
effects of room acoustics are reflective
surfaces that are around the monitoring
area. These can include flat tabletops,
glass mirrors or framed pictures, large
open walls and even the surface of your
mixing console. Mostly all reflected
sound will eventually reach the listening
position, but since it is slightly delayed
from the direct source, the result is ran­dom cancellation of some frequencies,
or comb filtering. If possible, remove
any and all reflective surfaces. You may
also want to hang some acoustic foam
on walls that are close to the monitors.
When positioning the monitors, you’ll
want to set up what is commonly
referred to as the “mix triangle”. In this
ideal configuration, the space between
the left and right monitor is equal to the
distance from the listener to each moni­tor, forming an equilateral triangle.
(Figure 1.)

Figure 1.

Equal Distance

Prime Listening Spot

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Setting up the RESOLV 50a

A Moment of Reflection

When choosing the height of your monitor system, be careful to avoid reflections off the surface of the mixing
console. (Figure 3.) These reflections arrive at the listening position slightly delayed from the original sound
resulting in strange cancellations and overall unpredictable response. Visualize straight lines representing the
beams of sound radiating from the monitors and choose a height that reduces the occurrence of reflections that
will end up in the prime listening spot. (Figure 4.) In most cases, the ideal position is slightly behind and above
the mixing console’s meter bridge.

Figure 2.

Speaker Orientation

The RESOLV 50a’s can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position. When using the monitors in the hori­zontal position, be certain to place the left and right side tweeters on the outer most sides. (Figure 2) This will
improve the stereo imaging and bass response by increasing the coupling of the low-end drivers.

Positioning the Resolv 50a - continued

Figure 3.

Figure 4.

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Connecting the RESOLV 50a

• Lower your mixer’s master outputs to all the way off.

• Connect the mixer’s left Control Room output to the left-side RESOLV 50a LINE INPUT and the mixer’s
right Control Room output to the right-side RESOLV 50a LINE INPUT.

• Set the RESOLV 50a’s input Volume control to the 12 o’clock position.

• Run an audio signal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the Control Room level to
a comfortable listening level.

RESOLV 50a Quick Connections
Note:

Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “LAST ON, FIRST OFF” rule of power amplifiers (and

powered monitors). When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your mixer and
any other outboard gear on, and then turn your RESOLV 50a’s on last. When powering down, turn your
RESOLV 50a’s off first and then your mixer and outboard gear. This will prevent any turn-on or turn off “thumps”
from possibly damaging the speakers.

The RESOLV 50a connections can be made via one of the two rear panel Audio Inputs. You can use RCA input
for unbalanced, -10dBV level signals, or the 1/4-inch input for balanced +4dBu level signals. Follow the simple
steps and diagram below for a quick connection using a standard recording console’s Control Room outputs.

dBr
5

0

-9

-15

010

-21

VOLUME

-27
10

1001K10K30K

dBr
50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

1001K10K30K

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

ON

• 20Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

OFF

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION

S/N

OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

POWER

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

RATING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

www.samsontech.com

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES

dBr

-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

POWER

MADE IN CHINA

5

0

-9

-15

010

-21

VOLUME

-27
10

1001K10K30K

dBr
50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

1001K10K30K

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

ON

• 20Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

OFF

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION
OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

POWER

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

RATING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

www.samsontech.com

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES

-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

POWER

MADE IN CHINA

FROM MIXER'S
CONTROL ROOM
OUTPUTS

MIC/LINE 2 MIC/LINE 4 MIC/LINE 5/6 MIC/LINE 7/8

MIC/LINE 1 MIC/LINE 3

30

30

30

1010

1010

AUX 1

AUX 2

10

5

0

5

10

20

30
40

2.5K

80Hz

LO CUT

MON

DSP

PAN

HF

12K

MF

LF

10

10

10

15 15

20

30
40

GAIN

CLIP

5

-26

0

15

0

5155

15

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5155

15

5

010

5

010

L R

REC REC

5

0

5

30

GAIN

CLIP

60

5

60

+26

-26

+26

0

HF

HF

55

55

12K

12K

1010

1010

15

15

15

0

MF

MF

5155

2.5K

2.5K

1010

1010

15

0

0

LF

LF

5155

80Hz

80Hz

10

15

LO CUT

LO CUT

5

AUX 1

AUX 1

MON

MON

010

5

AUX 2

AUX 2

DSP

DSP

010

PAN

PAN

L

R

10

10

10

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5

5

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GAIN

GAIN

CLIP

CLIP

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-26

+26

-26

+26

0

0

HF

55

55

12K

1010

15

15

15

15

0

0

MF

5155

5155

2.5K

1010

15

15
0

0

0

0

LF

5155

5155

80Hz

10

10

15

15

LO CUT

5

5

AUX 1

MON

010

010

5

5

AUX 2

DSP

010

010

PAN

L R

L

R

REC

REC

10

10

10

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5

5

0

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0

5

5

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10

10

10

15 15

15 15

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40

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5/6

R LINE IN R LINE IN

0

55

15

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5155

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0

5155

15

5

010

5

010

L R

REC

10

10

5

0

5

10

10

15 15

20

20

30

30

40

40

HF

12K

1010

MF

2.5K

1010

LF

80Hz

1010

AUX 1

MON

AUX 2

DSP

BAL

5

0

5

15

5155

15

5155

15

010

010

L R

10

5

0

5

10

15 15

20

30
40

CHANNEL 7/8

0

0

0

0

5

5

55

1010

15

1010

80Hz

1010

AUX 1

MON

AUX 2

DSP

BAL

REC

10

5

0

5

10

20

30
40

2.5K

HF

12K

MF

LF

AUX 2 OUT

2T TO MIX

010

010

010

36

2

1

SELECT

DIGITAL EFFECTS

C/ROOM
+PHONES

010

MASTER SECTION

CR MIX

RIGHT RIGHT

MAXIMUM DYNAMIC RANGE

5

2T IN 2T OUT

LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT

BIT

DSP

24

DIGITAL EFFECTS

DSP TO MON

5

5

AUX

RET 1

010

5

5

AUX/DSP

RET 2

1 LARGE HALL
2 MEDIUM HALL
3 LARGE ROOM
4 VOCAL RM.
5 VOCAL RM. 2
6 CHORUS+REVERB

5

4

7 CHORUS+DELAY
8 STAIRWELL

DSP

7

8

PEAK

MASTER SECTION

10

MIX/2T

5

0

5

5

10

151515

20

30
40

LRMIXPHONES

MONO OUTAUX 1 OUT LEFT LEFT

MONO OUT

010

HARD
DISK

PEAK

+6

0

-6

-12

-20

10

5

0

5

10

20

30
40

5

MODE

POWER+48V

10

5

0

5

10

20

30
40

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Operating the RESOLV 50a

RESOLV 50a Control Panel

The RESOLV 50a’s rear control panel is where you will make your connections for both AC power and
audio signals. The rear panel also contains the controls to make adjustments to the overall volume and
frequency response curve. The following section details the rear panel controls and connections:

Powering the RESOLV 50a

Since the RESOLV 50a is an active studio monitor (with an on-board power amplifier and electronic crossover), it
is necesary to connect the unit to an AC power supply. Make sure that the main Power switch is set to the OFF
position and connect the supplied IEC power cable into the AC inlet.

Things that go Hum!

When running power cables, be careful not to run the AC power cords or AC extension cords in parallel
to your input cables. This will help reduce any AC hum that can be picked up. If your have to cross an
AC line with an audio line, try to cross them at a 90 degree angle for the least amount of induced hum.
Using the RESOLV 50a’s balanced input connectors will greatly protect against the induced hum
thanks to the common mode rejection
(the induced hum is phase canceled)
that its balanced input circuit provides.

POWER SWITCH – The POWER

switch is used to turn on the RESOLV
50a’s active electronics. When set to
the ON position, the blue, front panel
LED will illuminate indicating the unit is
powered up and ready for operation.

AC INLET - Connect the supplied

IEC power cable here.

1

2

2

1

5

0

-9

010

VOLUME

-15

-21

-27
10

1K

100

10K 30K

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

dBr

dBr
50

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

• 70Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION
OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

S/N

POWER
RATING

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30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

1K

100

10K 30K

POWER

ON

OFF

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RESOLV 50a Control Panel - continued

VOLUME CONTROL

The VOLUME control is used to adjust the overall output level of the RESOLV 50a. When operating
the unit for the first time, start with the VOLUME control set all the way off. Slowly raise the VOLUME
control to reach a comfortable listening level.

The Ins and The Outs

The RESOLV 50a features two input connectors providing easy installation with a variety of audio
devices like recording consoles, hard disk recorders, CD players and computer sound cards, to name a
few. The following section details the RESOLV 50a’s input connectors. In addition, there is a detailed
cable-wiring diagram on page 12.

RCA AUDIO INPUT – The RCA

input accepts unbalanced signals used
to connect signals from unbalanced,
–10dBV devices.

.

1/4-INCH PHONE AUDIO INPUT

A balanced, TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve)
1/4-inch phone jack is used to connect
balanced or unbalanced line level sig­nals.

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Operating the RESOLV 50a

5

5

4

3

4

3

dBr
5

0

-9

010

VOLUME

-15

-21

-27
10

1K

100

10K 30K

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

dBr

50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

• 70Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION
OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

S/N

POWER

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

RATING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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1K

100

10K 30K

POWER

ON

OFF

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Connecting to the Resolv120a Subwoofer

RESOLV 50a with Mono Sub

Adding a subwoofer (and extended low frequency response) to your RESOLV 50a system is easy using the
RESOLV 50a’s LINE LEVEL inputs. Below is a typical system set-up using the RESOLV 120a with a mixer and a
pair of RESOLV 50a satellite speakers. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section “RESOLV 50a
Connections” on page 12. Follow the steps in the diagram below to set up your system:

• Lower your mixer’s master outputs to all the way off.

• Connect the mixer’s Left output to the RESOLV 120’s LEFT PREAMP LEVEL INPUT and the mixer’s
Right output to the RESOLV 120’s RIGHT PREAMP LEVEL INPUT. Now connect the RESOLV 120’s
LEFT PREAMP LEVEL OUTPUT to the input of the left RESOLV 50a, and the RESOLV 120’s RIGHT
PREAMP LEVEL OUTPUT to the input of the right RESOLV 50a.

• Run an audio signal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the level to a comfortable
listening level.

• Now adjust the SWEEP control to the desired frequency. A good place to start is about 70 Hz. You can
also use your ears by adjusting the SWEEP control to the frequency that sounds good to you.

FROM MIXER

R
L

dBr
5

0

-9

-15

010

-21

VOLUME

-27
10

1001K10K30K

dBr
50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

1001K10K30K

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

ON

• 20Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

OFF

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION

S/N

OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

POWER

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

RATING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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dBr

-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

POWER

MADE IN CHINA

5

0

-9

-15

010

-21

VOLUME

-27
10

1001K10K30K

dBr
50

30

0

-15

-30

-50
10

1001K10K30K

FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY (Hz)

ACTIVE MONITOR SPECS:

ON

• 20Hz – 20kHz

• BIAMPED 50 WATT WOOFER
COPOLYMER CONE

OFF

• 20 WATT TITANIUM FERRO FLUID
TWEETER

• TIME ALIGNED WAVEGUIDE

• MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

WARNING:

RESOLV MONITORS CAN ACHIEVE
EXTREMELY HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS. USE CAUTION

S/N

OR HEARING DAMAGE MAY RESULT

POWER

115-230 vac ó 50Hz/60Hz 175W

RATING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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-10 INPUT

+4 INPUT

FREQUENCY (Hz)CROSSOVER

POWER

MADE IN CHINA

10 Inch Long Throw Transducer 120 Watt Amplifier

Male XLR

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RESOLV 50a Connections

Unbalanced 1/4” to RCA Cable

Un-Balanced XLR to RCA Cable

RESOLV 50a Wiring Guide

There are several ways to interface the RESOLV 50a, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the
cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system.

Balanced 1/4” to 1/4” Cable

Un-Balanced 1/4” to 1/4” Cable

RCA to RCA Cable

Tip (signal)

Tip (signal)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Signal

Ground

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Signal (tip)

Ground

Signal (ring)

Ring (signal)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Ground

Ground

Sleeve (ground)

Signal

Signal (ring)

Signal (tip)

Ground

Signal (tip)

Signal (ring)

Tip (signal)

Ground

Sleeve (ground)

Signal

Ground

Signal (tip)

Ground

Sleeve (ground)

Signal (ring)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Tip (signal)Signal

Ring (signal)

Tip (signal)

Hot (2)

Common (1)

2

12

3

End View Solder Points

1

3

Cold (3)

Male XLR

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Cold (Pin 3)

(no connection)

Sleeve (ground)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

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FRANÇAIS

Introduction

Nous tenons à vous remercier d’avoir choisi les moniteurs de studio Samson RESOLV 50a.
Les moniteurs Samson RESOLV 50a sont actifs, bi-amplifiés (50 + 25 Watts), d’un Woofer de
12,7 cm avec membrane en copolymère et d’un Tweeter à dôme au titane de 25 mm. Les
RESOLV 50a sont d’excellents moniteurs de proximité pour les studios, la post-production
vidéo, les installations fixes nécessitant des écoutes d’une qualité parfaite.

Dans ces pages, vous trouverez une description détaillée de toutes les fonctions des moni­teurs RESOLV 50a, ainsi qu’une description des réglages, des connexions, de son utilisation
et de ses caractéristiques techniques. Vous trouverez également une carte d’enregistrement
— n’oubliez pas de la remplir et de nous l’envoyer afin de recevoir notre lettre d’information et
de pouvoir accéder à notre service technique.

Installez et utilisez votre RESOLV 50a avec soin et veillez à assurer une ventilation suffisante.
Nous vous recommandons de noter le numéro de série du produit ci-dessous pour toute
référence ultérieure.

Numéro de série :
Date d’achat :

Si vous devez faire réparer l’appareil, vous devez tout d’abord obtenir un numéro de retour
auprès de Samson. Sans ce numéro, l’appareil sera refusé. Contactez Samson aux USA
au : 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) ou contactez votre revendeur. Les conditions de
garantie et de retour varient selon le pays de distribution. Conservez l’emballage d’origine et
utilisez-le pour tout retour en atelier.