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Studiophile BX5 Users Manual Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’ s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Studiophile BX5 Featur es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Front and Rear Pa[...]
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Introduction Thank you f or choosing the BX5 Studiophile Series bi-amplified studio nearfield monitor speak ers. M-Audio is well known f or digital audio interface technolog y , digital conv erters, audio preamps and mix ers. Now , after extensive r esearch and dev elopment, the Studiophile BX5 is born to change the concept of studio re fe r ence m[...]
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2. T weeter By employing a speciall y dev eloped 1-inch silk dome with magnetic shielding, the tweeter can deliv er distortion-free original sound and offer extr emely natural r esponse. It minimizes reaction time b y using fabric silk for excellent delivery , and also minimizes resonance b y adapting a unique internal damping technology . 3. Sub-F[...]
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Front and Rear Panel Featur es Rear Panel 1. XLR INPUT : This jack accepts XLR input connections with either balanced or unbalanced wiring. The input wiring of an XLR connector should be as follows: XLR PIN 1 Signal ground (Shield) XLR PIN 2 Signal positive (+) XLR PIN 3 Signal negative (–) 2. TRS INPUT : This jack accepts 1/4” connections with[...]
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The TRS input is summed through a balanced input amplifier with the XLR input, allowing both inputs to be used simultaneousl y . Input specifications appl y to both. 3. PR ODUCT LABEL: This label contains the model and serial number information. 4. VENT POR T: This port aids in reproduction of v ery low frequencies by discharging frequencies belo w[...]
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Front Panel The front panel houses the P o wer LED , which indicates whether the speakers (amplifier) pow er is on or off. Installation F or optimal performance of the BX5, please read the following thor oughly and carefull y prior to installation. Precautions Handling: Please do not touch the speak er cones. The BX5 set is packaged in the box tigh[...]
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Corr ect P ow er Operation: Since the BX5 contains its own amplifier , it must be connected to a pow er outlet using the detachable AC cable pr ovided. Befor e connecting pow er , please make sur e that the V oltage-Select Switch located on the speak er’ s rear panel is set to the appr opriate position, as described in the r ear -panel features l[...]
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Connecting to Preamp, Computer or Game Console Outputs Befor e connecting, make sur e the output device’ s power has been turned off. Plug the XLR balanced, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corr esponding output connectors of a pre-amplifier , computer or game console. Setting the EQ Switches Low Cutoff: This 3-position switch sets the [...]
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Mid-Boost: This 2-position s witch selects between the “In” and “Out” Mid-Boost modes.The Out mode produces a flat midrange r esponse for normal monitoring conditions, while In will move the sound stage forwar d toward y our listening position. High-Freq:This 3-position switch selects High Fr equency compensation with -2dB, 0dB or +2dB. The[...]
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Setting the Acoustic Space Switch The Acoustic Space switch is a 3-position switch used to select the "Acoustic Space" in which the speak er is placed—Half Space (speak ers against wall, 0dB position), Three-Quarter Space (speak ers in corners or close to wall, -2dB position), or Full Space (speakers a wa y from wall, -4dB position). Th[...]
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Placing the BX5 Placing the speak ers is one of the most important procedures in or der to monitor sound accurately . T o monitor with the BX5s performing to their maximum capability , an appr opriate listening envir onment and corr ect placement are r equired. Please ref er to the following for cor rect BX5 placement. 1. The two units and the list[...]
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Appendix A - T echnical Specifications T ype: Tw o-wa y studio r eference LF Driver: 5-inch dia., magnetically-shielded with curved mineral-filled polypr op ylene cone, high temperature v oice coil and damped rubber surr ound HF Driver: 1-inch dia., magnetically-shielded with natural silk dome Fr equency Response: 56Hz - 20kHz Crosso ver Fr equency[...]
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Appendix B - Block Diagram Low Cutoff 38 38 56Hz / 80Hz / 100hz 3.0 Filter Filter 3.0 L Switch Switch High-Freq. Switch BX5 Mid-Freq. 13[...]
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T echnical Support & Contact Information F or additonal help , contact M-Audio T echnical Support by telephone (626-445-7556, 9-5 PST M-F), by fax (626-445-8407) or by e-mail (techsupt@m-audio .com). If you ha v e an y questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we in vite you to contact us dir ectly at: M-AUDIO U.S. 4[...]
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Y our BX5 W arranty M-AUDIO war rants that this product is fr ee of defects in materials and w orkmanship under normal use f or a period of One (1) year fr om pur chase date, so long as the product is: owned b y the original purchaser; the original purchaser has pr oof of pur chase fr om an authorized M-AUDIO dealer; and the purchaser has r egister[...]
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16 Notes: BX5- 11 1 4 02[...]