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... the Alesis M1Active 520/620 studio monitor. We hope your new M1Active 520/620s will allow you to hear every nuance of your music. Our M1Active line of your M1Active monitors. The biamplified design, active crossover, and carefully matched woofer/tweeter combination ensures perfectly accurate and uncolored playback of speakers (including the M1Active 520 and its "bigger brother," the M1Active 620...
... the Alesis M1Active 520/620 studio monitor. We hope your new M1Active 520/620s will allow you to hear every nuance of your music. Our M1Active line of your M1Active monitors. The biamplified design, active crossover, and carefully matched woofer/tweeter combination ensures perfectly accurate and uncolored playback of speakers (including the M1Active 520 and its "bigger brother," the M1Active 620...
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Key Features M1Active 520 Monitors feature the following: • 75-watt biamplified design with active crossover • 5" Low Frequency woofer for punchy bass and clear midrange • ¾" Silk ... in any location • Magnetic shielding for close placement to TVs and computer monitors • 3 EQ switches to tailor the speaker for any control room environment • XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs M1Active 620 Monitors feature the following: • 100-watt biamplified design with active crossover • 6.5" Low Frequency woofer for punchy bass...
Key Features M1Active 520 Monitors feature the following: • 75-watt biamplified design with active crossover • 5" Low Frequency woofer for punchy bass and clear midrange • ¾" Silk ... in any location • Magnetic shielding for close placement to TVs and computer monitors • 3 EQ switches to tailor the speaker for any control room environment • XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs M1Active 620 Monitors feature the following: • 100-watt biamplified design with active crossover • 6.5" Low Frequency woofer for punchy bass...
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Product Registration Please go to -date on other products that might interest you better products in the future. 4 By registering with us, you let us know what products you use (or dream about) and this helps us to keep you up-to http://www.alesis.com and register your M1Active 520/620 speakers. Registering helps us bring you . If you would like, we can also send you information on any last minute product issues.
Product Registration Please go to -date on other products that might interest you better products in the future. 4 By registering with us, you let us know what products you use (or dream about) and this helps us to keep you up-to http://www.alesis.com and register your M1Active 520/620 speakers. Registering helps us bring you . If you would like, we can also send you information on any last minute product issues.
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... above 3 kHz. This driver was carefully selected because of the speaker) and the bar turns red when the speaker is designed to match the woofer and provide crystal clear sound without distortion. 5 This bar turns blue when the M1Active 520/620 is powered up (the power switch is found in our ...woofer cone helps the M1Active 520/620 deliver punchy bass and solid midrange (...
... above 3 kHz. This driver was carefully selected because of the speaker) and the bar turns red when the speaker is designed to match the woofer and provide crystal clear sound without distortion. 5 This bar turns blue when the M1Active 520/620 is powered up (the power switch is found in our ...woofer cone helps the M1Active 520/620 deliver punchy bass and solid midrange (...
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...exactly the same way as the TRS input (see above), but we recommend balanced TRS (or XLR) cables since this boost if the speakers are positioned farther than a few mixes and select whichever one makes your convenience, but please use only one connection at 1.8kHz. This ...try either the boosted "+" or bypassed "0" settings for more about these settings. 6. Some engineers prefer to increase the low frequency SPL over that of the speaker. Back Panel 1. Please see section titled "About the Acoustic Space Switch" for a few feet away. Mid Boost - TRS Input - This ¼" ...
...exactly the same way as the TRS input (see above), but we recommend balanced TRS (or XLR) cables since this boost if the speakers are positioned farther than a few mixes and select whichever one makes your convenience, but please use only one connection at 1.8kHz. This ...try either the boosted "+" or bypassed "0" settings for more about these settings. 6. Some engineers prefer to increase the low frequency SPL over that of the speaker. Back Panel 1. Please see section titled "About the Acoustic Space Switch" for a few feet away. Mid Boost - TRS Input - This ¼" ...
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Lo - Alternatively, you may want to use your M1Active 520/620 speakers with reduced bass output. 9. Set this switch to the correct voltage for the speaker. This high-pass filter switch lets you have a subwoofer, leave this set to the lowest number to let the M1Active 520/620 play its full range of how your AC ...Voltage Selector (see item #9 above 80 Hz, so if you 'll get a sense of sound. US users should set this switch to 80Hz or 100Hz (if you pick the point at which the speaker will translate on ...
Lo - Alternatively, you may want to use your M1Active 520/620 speakers with reduced bass output. 9. Set this switch to the correct voltage for the speaker. This high-pass filter switch lets you have a subwoofer, leave this set to the lowest number to let the M1Active 520/620 play its full range of how your AC ...Voltage Selector (see item #9 above 80 Hz, so if you 'll get a sense of sound. US users should set this switch to 80Hz or 100Hz (if you pick the point at which the speaker will translate on ...
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...Space Switch to help you optimize your speakers to "2." This is known as the speaker moves closer to the default "0" setting. About the Acoustic Space Switch The bass response of a speaker is greatly affected by the speaker's proximity to "4." If your speakers are reflected off your walls back into ...know that most home and project studios are much more buildup as a "quarter-space" setting and compensates for boosted bass due to your speaker is known as "half-space" and compensates for placement next to a wall and even more "directional" and only radiate forward. This ...
...Space Switch to help you optimize your speakers to "2." This is known as the speaker moves closer to the default "0" setting. About the Acoustic Space Switch The bass response of a speaker is greatly affected by the speaker's proximity to "4." If your speakers are reflected off your walls back into ...know that most home and project studios are much more buildup as a "quarter-space" setting and compensates for boosted bass due to your speaker is known as "half-space" and compensates for placement next to a wall and even more "directional" and only radiate forward. This ...
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... set to "-", and will be bypassed when set to "0." If your mixes translate well, then leave this by reducing the high frequency output of the M1Active 520/620. If your mixing environment has many acoustically reflective surfaces and sounds overly "bright," you can boost the high frequency output. About the Hi-Boost... lack high frequency "sparkle" and sound "dull" it means your control room is well balanced and you don't need any high frequency compensation from the speaker. 9
... set to "-", and will be bypassed when set to "0." If your mixes translate well, then leave this by reducing the high frequency output of the M1Active 520/620. If your mixing environment has many acoustically reflective surfaces and sounds overly "bright," you can boost the high frequency output. About the Hi-Boost... lack high frequency "sparkle" and sound "dull" it means your control room is well balanced and you don't need any high frequency compensation from the speaker. 9
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.... In other speaker. Once each speaker has been placed, rotate the speakers slightly so that each speaker is equally distant from the engineer's head to each speaker is not practical (or possible) to do your best to your head. Although nearfield studio monitors (such as these M1Active 520/620s) are ...designed to match this setup as closely as the distance between the left and right speakers. The speakers and listener should do...
.... In other speaker. Once each speaker has been placed, rotate the speakers slightly so that each speaker is equally distant from the engineer's head to each speaker is not practical (or possible) to do your best to your head. Although nearfield studio monitors (such as these M1Active 520/620s) are ...designed to match this setup as closely as the distance between the left and right speakers. The speakers and listener should do...
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... the woofer and tweeter. Woofer/tweeter midpoint If possible, use speaker stands and move the monitors off of the speakers relative to the ground and that the engineer's ears are using a mixer). Speaker Height: The ideal height for M1Active 520/620 speakers is so that the speaker is parallel to the engineer. Notice that the midpoint of...
... the woofer and tweeter. Woofer/tweeter midpoint If possible, use speaker stands and move the monitors off of the speakers relative to the ground and that the engineer's ears are using a mixer). Speaker Height: The ideal height for M1Active 520/620 speakers is so that the speaker is parallel to the engineer. Notice that the midpoint of...
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... orientation. Ideal Orientation Acceptable Orientation (tweeters on the inside " and are closer to speaker orientation (i.e., whether the speaker is not practical in the middle of your control room, go ahead and lay each speaker on its side). Speaker Orientation: The M1Active 520/620 has been designed for this is upright or laying down on its side...
... orientation. Ideal Orientation Acceptable Orientation (tweeters on the inside " and are closer to speaker orientation (i.e., whether the speaker is not practical in the middle of your control room, go ahead and lay each speaker on its side). Speaker Orientation: The M1Active 520/620 has been designed for this is upright or laying down on its side...
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... the mixer and send it back to your computer (the diagram below . If you an idea of how your M1Active speakers can take the output of your mixer, you can fit into your M1Active monitors. Hookup Diagrams The following two hookup diagrams should give you are using a mixer in your studio, your setup... will probably be similar to the one input at a time. 13 The M1Active has both XLR and ¼" TRS inputs on the back for maximum flexibility, but remember to use only one below is routed through the mixer...
... the mixer and send it back to your computer (the diagram below . If you an idea of how your M1Active speakers can take the output of your mixer, you can fit into your M1Active monitors. Hookup Diagrams The following two hookup diagrams should give you are using a mixer in your studio, your setup... will probably be similar to the one input at a time. 13 The M1Active has both XLR and ¼" TRS inputs on the back for maximum flexibility, but remember to use only one below is routed through the mixer...
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... an external amplifier with built-in amplification and using an external amplifier could damage the speaker. 14 Note that the M1Active 520/620 is an "active" loudspeaker with the M1Active 520 speaker. Do not use a portable USB or Firewire interface. The speaker has built-in amplifiers for best performance. The diagram below illustrates how a portable setup might...
... an external amplifier with built-in amplification and using an external amplifier could damage the speaker. 14 Note that the M1Active 520/620 is an "active" loudspeaker with the M1Active 520 speaker. Do not use a portable USB or Firewire interface. The speaker has built-in amplifiers for best performance. The diagram below illustrates how a portable setup might...
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M1Active 520 Technical Specifications Woofer: Tweeter: Frequency Response: Crossover Frequency: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Inputs: Polarity: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Net Weight (each speaker): 5" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil. ¾" silk dome with magnetic shielding 56 Hz - 20 ...
M1Active 520 Technical Specifications Woofer: Tweeter: Frequency Response: Crossover Frequency: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Inputs: Polarity: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Net Weight (each speaker): 5" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil. ¾" silk dome with magnetic shielding 56 Hz - 20 ...
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... clockwise (maximum). 8.5" x 15.0" x 10.25" / 21.6 cm x 38.0 cm x 26.0cm 21 lbs / 9.6 kg 16 M1Active 620 Technical Specifications Woofer: Tweeter: Frequency Response: Crossover Frequency: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Inputs: Polarity: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Dimensions (W x H x D):... Net Weight (each speaker): 6 ½" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil. 1" silk dome...
... clockwise (maximum). 8.5" x 15.0" x 10.25" / 21.6 cm x 38.0 cm x 26.0cm 21 lbs / 9.6 kg 16 M1Active 620 Technical Specifications Woofer: Tweeter: Frequency Response: Crossover Frequency: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Inputs: Polarity: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Dimensions (W x H x D):... Net Weight (each speaker): 6 ½" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, ultra-stiff polypropylene cone with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil. 1" silk dome...