User manual MACKIE HR626

[. . . ] HR626 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 can use the LOW FREQ switch's 80Hz position to simulate a smaller loudspeaker, especially one with limited low-frequency capability (like a certain popular 2-way nearfield monitor). 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 the largest amount of an amplifier's output, so HIGH FREQ FILTER ­2dB 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. MAINS INPUT ON AUTO ON STANDBY POWER MODE 120VAC/ 220-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 130W +2dB 0dB (NORMAL) HIGH FREQ FILTER ­2dB 40Hz (NORMAL) LOW FREQ FILTER 80Hz LOW CUT WHOLE C (NORMAL) HALF SIGNAL INPUTS BAL /UNBAL RCA ACOUSTIC SPACE B QUARTER A NORM TEED FLAT TIONS NSLATE BRIGHT NSLATE DULL ­10dB INPUT SENSITIVITY OFF XLR PHONE 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. 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR · USE 80Hz TO EMULATE SMALL SPEAKER · USE 40Hz FOR NORMAL LF PERFORMANCE ROOM COMPENSATION "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. "THX PM3" AND "LUCASFILM" ARE TRADEMARKS OF LUCASFILM, LTD. USED BY PERMISSION OFF CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. WOODINVILLE · WA · USA MADE IN USA · FABRIQUE AU USA © 2002 MACKIE DESIGNS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED POWER MODE ON AUTO ON STANDBY RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 40Hz 80Hz 20 100Hz HIGH RESOLUTION STUDIO MONITOR CAUTION SERIAL NUMBER INTERNAL BI·AMPLIFICATION 100W L. F. / 40W H. F. TM POWER MODE This 3-position switch turns the amplifiers on or off, or sets them to automatic mode. Use this switch to set the HR626s to your preferred mode of operation, and use the front panel switch for convenience. [. . . ] versions of our monitors is available only from our factory, located in sunny Woodinville, Washington. (Service for monitors living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. ) If your monitor needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. You must have an RA number before you can obtain service at the factory. [. . . ]