Studiophile SP-8B User Guide

Studiophile SP-8B

Users Manual

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Studiophile SP-8B Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1. Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. Sub-Frequency Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

4. Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

5. Network & Power Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Rear Panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel and Side View: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

XLR Balanced Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting to the Corresponding Pre-Amplifier, Computer or Game... . . . . . . .7

Placing the SP-8Bs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Appendix A- Technical Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Appendix B - Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

One Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the SP-8B Studiophile Series bi-amplified powered studio reference monitor speakers. M-Audio is well known for digital audio interface technology, digital converters, audio pre amps and mixers. Now, after long research and development, the Studiophile SP-8B is born to change the concept of studio reference monitoring.

The SP-8B 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 SP-8B monitor are self-powered, directly accepting a line level signal from a variety of sources.

The Studiophile SP-8B is designed to overcome all the limitations of conventional studio reference monitors within the digital audio environment. This system delivers a wide range of 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.

From professional users in commercial studios to home studio owners, the Studiophile SP-8B sets a new affordable standard it studio monitoring.

What’s in the Box?

Your Studiophile SP-8B box contains:

•Two SP-8B speakers

•Two detachable AC power cords

• This manual

Studiophile SP-8B Features

1. Woofer

The woofer unit is 8 inches in diameter with a magnetically shielded minera-filled polypropylene cone, high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. It is designed to deliver balanced mid- and low- frequency response. Polypropylene is used to react against the input signal accurately and to deliver even minimal input precisely while minimizing distortion.

2. Tweeter

By employing a specially developed 1" silk dome with magnetic shielding, the tweeter can deliver distortion-free original sound and offer extremely natural response. It minimizes reaction time by using fabric silk for excellent delivery, and also minimizes resonance by adapting a unique internal damping technology.

3. Sub-Frequency Port

The hole in the rear panel is called a Sub-Frequency Port and is designed to discharge extreme low frequencies under 30 Hz.

4. Enclosure

The enclosure has an important role just as the other components. The SP-8B’s enclosure is designed to endure impact from inside under extreme conditions. It employs special high-density MDF and unique interior reinforcement to provide more stable performance.

5. Network & Power Amplifiers

The network & power amplifiers for the SP-8B are specially designed for this woofer and tweeter. The network properly distributes low, mid, and high frequencies to the components in order to reduce distortion and loss of sound, thus achieving a naturally balanced sound.

In order to generate ultra crisp, powerful sound quality, there are two separate power amplifiers inside the SP-8B to drive the woofer and tweeter separately in a high-end bi-amp structure. The power delivered to the woofer driver at a rated distortion is 55W and 45W is delivered to the tweeter.

Rear Panel:

1. XLR INPUT: This jack accepts XLR input connections with either balanced or

unbalanced wiring. The signal of the XLR INPUT is summed together with the TRS INPUT through a balanced input amplifier, allowing both inputs to be used simultaneously. Input specifications apply to both inputs. The input wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows:

INPUT SIGNAL XLR CONNECTIONS

+ PIN 2

- PIN 3

Shield PIN 1

2. TRS INPUT: This jack accepts a TRS connector, 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:

INPUT SIGNAL TRS CONNECTIONS

+ TIP

- RING

Shield Sleeve

Unbalanced wiring works with either a two- or three-conductor TRS connector. A two-conductor TRS plug automatically grounds the minus signal input, whereas a three-conductor TRS plug wired unbalanced provides the option of leaving the minus open or grounded. We recommend that you ground the unused input.

The TRS input is summed together with an XLR input through a balanced input amplifier, allowing both inputs to be used simultaneously. Input specifications apply to both inputs.

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