User manual MACKIE HR624

[. . . ] HR624 HIGH RESOLUTION ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION AVIS plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit this Mackie product. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not spilled into this Mackie product. Damage Requiring Service -- This Mackie product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this Mackie product; or C. [. . . ] You may need to do this if a small speaker is the eventual destination of your mix, or perhaps just to see how your mix sounds on a clock radio. Removing the low-frequency content also allows you to raise the overall output level somewhat. Low-frequency information requires ­3dB ­10dB QUARTER ­2dB 0 +2dB (NORMAL) HIGH FREQ FILTER THX = 0 dB The HIGH FREQ FILTER switch tailors the overall high-frequency response by ±2 dB beginning at 10kHz. Leave this switch in the 0 (NORMAL) position unless: · You want to subtly brighten or darken the sound of the speakers. · Perhaps you have hearing loss caused by too many nights in front of a double Marshall stack. If your mixes consistently sound dull or dark when you listen elsewhere, this usually indicates that your monitors are too bright, relative to your normal hearing. A bit less high-frequency energy usually fixes this, and you can force the mix in this direction by reducing the highfrequency output of the monitors by using the ­2 dB position of the switch. 49Hz +1. 5dB 52Hz 20kHz ­ ­ 22 kHz ­3dB WHOLE (NORMAL) A C OFF NORMAL B HALF 80Hz LOW CUT 49Hz (NORMAL) ­2dB 0 +2dB STANDBY AUTO ON ON (NORMAL) INPUT SENSITIVITY ACOUSTIC SPACE LOW FREQ FILTER HIGH FREQ FILTER TM POWER MODE INTERNAL BI·AMPLIFICATION 100W L. F. / 40W H. F. "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: SERIAL NUMBER AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR MAINS INPUT RCA ~120VAC/ ~220-240VAC 50-60 Hz 130W CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC · WOODINVILLE · WA · USA © 2001 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. · ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SIGNAL INPUTS BAL /UNBAL PHONE XLR 9 Conversely, if your mixes are consistently too bright, then adding some additional high frequency energy in the monitors satisfies your ears, and the resultant mix has less HF content. The timbre of your monitors affects the way that your mixes play on other equipment. Remember that the monitors have a mirroring effect on the mix; if the monitors make something too loud in the mix it usually results in not enough of that thing on tape. Start with the response modification switches in the factory recommended settings (see Quick Start Section). After prolonged listening, if you notice a trend in your mixes, perhaps making some small adjustments as suggested here will help. But remember that the resulting mix only sounds good when you play it at least that loud. However strange it may sound, mixes made at lower levels sound even better when played loud; perhaps even a bit bigger than life. Get that sound level meter out. Decide what level you're going to mix at and use the meter to help keep your mixing at that level. Your ears will thank you, and your mixes will be better for it. POWER MODE STANDBY AUTO ON ON POWER MODE HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR ACOUSTIC SPACE APPLICATIONS QUARTER SPACE CONSOLE HALF SPACE CONSOLE CONSOLE SPEAKERS IN CORNERS SPEAKERS AGAINST WALL SPEAKERS AWAY FROM WALLS WHOLE SPACE A B C This 3-position switch turns the amplifiers on or off, or sets them to automatic mode. Use this switch to set the HR624s to your preferred mode of operation, and use the front panel switch for convenience. mute · In the STANDBY position, the power amplifiers are in Standby mode and produce no sound. Low-level circuitry is still active, but the power consumption of the circuitry is minimal (12 watts). · Flip the switch to the ON position and the power amplifiers are live and operate switch normally. [. . . ] You must have an RA number before you can obtain service at the factory. Set aside the power cord, owner's manual, or anything else that you'll ever want to see again. When you call for the RA number, please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging. Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. [. . . ]