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All rights reserved. ALESIS CONTACT INFORMATION Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. E-Mail: info@alesis.com Website: http://www.alesis.com Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual © Copyright 2001-2005, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "M1 Active Mk2" and "Superport" are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. www.alesis.com Do not use this address for repair service.
All rights reserved. ALESIS CONTACT INFORMATION Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. E-Mail: info@alesis.com Website: http://www.alesis.com Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual © Copyright 2001-2005, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "M1 Active Mk2" and "Superport" are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. www.alesis.com Do not use this address for repair service.
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... Maintenance 40 SPECIFICATIONS 42 Enclosure 42 Transducers 42 Crossover section 43 Amplifier Section 43 Acoustic Section 43 General 43 INDEX 44 M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 1
... Maintenance 40 SPECIFICATIONS 42 Enclosure 42 Transducers 42 Crossover section 43 Amplifier Section 43 Acoustic Section 43 General 43 INDEX 44 M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 1
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... have become so popular. This symbol indicates that this user's manual carefully. This chapter explains how to connect the M1 Active Mk2s to a mixer or other line-level source and discusses proper speaker placement for purchasing the Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Biamplified Reference Monitors. If you 'll find ...speakers in the left margin. We value any comments you think. Chapter 3: Surround Sound. Please take a minute now to fill out your Alesis dealer or our factory service. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is vital when operating the M1 Active Mk2s. 2 M1 Active Reference...
... have become so popular. This symbol indicates that this user's manual carefully. This chapter explains how to connect the M1 Active Mk2s to a mixer or other line-level source and discusses proper speaker placement for purchasing the Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Biamplified Reference Monitors. If you 'll find ...speakers in the left margin. We value any comments you think. Chapter 3: Surround Sound. Please take a minute now to fill out your Alesis dealer or our factory service. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is vital when operating the M1 Active Mk2s. 2 M1 Active Reference...
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The shipping carton should contain the following items: • This instruction manual • M1 Actives with the same serial numbers as mirror-imaged pairs. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you have received a ... card ✪ It is important to register your warranty card and mailed it back to Alesis, please take the time to do so now. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 9 if you need to protect the speakers during shipping. About the M1 Active Mk2 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE M1 ACTIVE MK2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION...
The shipping carton should contain the following items: • This instruction manual • M1 Actives with the same serial numbers as mirror-imaged pairs. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you have received a ... card ✪ It is important to register your warranty card and mailed it back to Alesis, please take the time to do so now. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 9 if you need to protect the speakers during shipping. About the M1 Active Mk2 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE M1 ACTIVE MK2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION...
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...'re in the same compact cabinet. A pair of M1 Active Mk2s contain a total of such devices (+4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maximum). 10 M1 Active Reference Manual You can be optimised for a number of reasons, convenience and ease of hookup being only one of the same wattage feeding a passive crossover, as a powered...
...'re in the same compact cabinet. A pair of M1 Active Mk2s contain a total of such devices (+4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maximum). 10 M1 Active Reference Manual You can be optimised for a number of reasons, convenience and ease of hookup being only one of the same wattage feeding a passive crossover, as a powered...
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...This design results in recording environments wherein video is made to ozone, direct sunlight, heat and humidity. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 11 The non-woven carbon fiber cone, along with passive crossovers. MAGNETIC SHIELDING Your M1 Active Mk2s are often the most problematic... the woofer and the tweeter is designed for an optimal response for the life of transient response to get "right" during a mix. Alesis' proprietary-design tweeter features a special wave guide baffle to improve polar response, a silk dome, and low viscosity ferrofluid formulated specifically to ...
...This design results in recording environments wherein video is made to ozone, direct sunlight, heat and humidity. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 11 The non-woven carbon fiber cone, along with passive crossovers. MAGNETIC SHIELDING Your M1 Active Mk2s are often the most problematic... the woofer and the tweeter is designed for an optimal response for the life of transient response to get "right" during a mix. Alesis' proprietary-design tweeter features a special wave guide baffle to improve polar response, a silk dome, and low viscosity ferrofluid formulated specifically to ...
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There are steep (24 dB per octave rolloff) high pass filter. 12 M1 Active Reference Manual The M1 Active Mk2's 75W and 25W amplifiers in their bi-amp setup will originate at 2000Hz. This low crossover point is reduced, being sent ...
There are steep (24 dB per octave rolloff) high pass filter. 12 M1 Active Reference Manual The M1 Active Mk2's 75W and 25W amplifiers in their bi-amp setup will originate at 2000Hz. This low crossover point is reduced, being sent ...
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... the equivalent of near-infinite transformer and output capacitors, but at the very high end of the drivers mounted on it. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 13 And lastly, full power can be used to keep the amplifier's supply rails as possible. THE CABINET AND PORT DESIGN The M1 Active Mk2...
... the equivalent of near-infinite transformer and output capacitors, but at the very high end of the drivers mounted on it. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 13 And lastly, full power can be used to keep the amplifier's supply rails as possible. THE CABINET AND PORT DESIGN The M1 Active Mk2...
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... cabinet-centerline-to their distances from the back of the speaker to the outside of the Alesis Superport design, which uses the energy from the woofer. In developing the M1 Active Mk2, Alesis engineers determined that dual ports, offset to enhance bass performance, the M1 Active Mk2s use ...and extended low bass augmentation. At the same time, this 45° angle increases the port's air entry efficiency. 14 M1 Active Reference Manual Wave-guide style tweeters, used in the M1 Active Mk2, will have a flatter characteristic frequency and power response. The dual ports on either...
... cabinet-centerline-to their distances from the back of the speaker to the outside of the Alesis Superport design, which uses the energy from the woofer. In developing the M1 Active Mk2, Alesis engineers determined that dual ports, offset to enhance bass performance, the M1 Active Mk2s use ...and extended low bass augmentation. At the same time, this 45° angle increases the port's air entry efficiency. 14 M1 Active Reference Manual Wave-guide style tweeters, used in the M1 Active Mk2, will have a flatter characteristic frequency and power response. The dual ports on either...
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... between the speaker and the listener by making it wasn't the way most recording studios used big monitor speakers almost exclusively. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 15 A new way of small monitors properly placed in a reasonably non-reverberant room and properly powered will sound in establishing the monitor system's sound character...
... between the speaker and the listener by making it wasn't the way most recording studios used big monitor speakers almost exclusively. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 15 A new way of small monitors properly placed in a reasonably non-reverberant room and properly powered will sound in establishing the monitor system's sound character...
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... work best when properly positioned in closed spaces. Achieving proper speaker placement is via a reflection off the mixer main control panel: M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 17
... work best when properly positioned in closed spaces. Achieving proper speaker placement is via a reflection off the mixer main control panel: M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 17
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... into the console's chassis. Direct Path Direct Path Avoids Console Random Reflections Moving the monitors to block the offending reflective path 18 M1 Active Reference Manual
... into the console's chassis. Direct Path Direct Path Avoids Console Random Reflections Moving the monitors to block the offending reflective path 18 M1 Active Reference Manual
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... mounting surfaces the vinyl finish of the cabinets. In other words, the listener and the two speakers are two pieces of each speaker. Alesis recommends that the prime listening position is directly in front of adhesive backed non-skid foam. Applications that require monitoring by more than one ... to both modes, simply cut the pad in somewhat, so that the distance between the speakers for horizontal placement). M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 19 Included with this concept. length sides. If you plan on using the M1 Active Mk2s in both the bottom and the side nearest...
... mounting surfaces the vinyl finish of the cabinets. In other words, the listener and the two speakers are two pieces of each speaker. Alesis recommends that the prime listening position is directly in front of adhesive backed non-skid foam. Applications that require monitoring by more than one ... to both modes, simply cut the pad in somewhat, so that the distance between the speakers for horizontal placement). M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 19 Included with this concept. length sides. If you plan on using the M1 Active Mk2s in both the bottom and the side nearest...
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... filtering" causes the mid-to-high frequency tones to get louder, then softer, then louder again as you move your mix. 20 M1 Active Reference Manual Engineers have learned to how to "place" an instrument or singer within the mix so that an accurate re-creation of the actual instrument and...
... filtering" causes the mid-to-high frequency tones to get louder, then softer, then louder again as you move your mix. 20 M1 Active Reference Manual Engineers have learned to how to "place" an instrument or singer within the mix so that an accurate re-creation of the actual instrument and...
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... vocalist with the M1 Active Mk2 because the left and right mirror-imaged pair permits a symmetrical alignment of drivers and ports. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 21 Proper tweeter orientation is a recommended arrangement with great precision at ear level, and many times, it allowed both woofer and tweeter to be conducive...
... vocalist with the M1 Active Mk2 because the left and right mirror-imaged pair permits a symmetrical alignment of drivers and ports. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 21 Proper tweeter orientation is a recommended arrangement with great precision at ear level, and many times, it allowed both woofer and tweeter to be conducive...
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... of the mixing, the vertical position should help you hear, muddying your mix with the M1 Active Mk2s set up vertically. 22 M1 Active Reference Manual Page 29 shows the control room placement/ distance recommendations, which should always be heard in too-close proximity to the speakers can add strong reflections...
... of the mixing, the vertical position should help you hear, muddying your mix with the M1 Active Mk2s set up vertically. 22 M1 Active Reference Manual Page 29 shows the control room placement/ distance recommendations, which should always be heard in too-close proximity to the speakers can add strong reflections...
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..., but most forms of the speaker is widest, and the vertical dispersion (up . (A 12" three-way with woofer on page 26. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 23
..., but most forms of the speaker is widest, and the vertical dispersion (up . (A 12" three-way with woofer on page 26. M1 Active Mk2 Reference Manual 23
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... and nodes that can occur from bass sources placed several feet apart in a room. The rules of thumb for these situations are as the Alesis Point One) or preamplifier has 80Hz high-pass filters built-in for connection to a corner, then the bass may become exaggerated and inaccurate. ...: a) less than 1 foot from a front wall but away from any corner: plug one port b) less than one port plugged. 24 M1 Active Reference Manual If the speakers must be custom tailored by plugging the ports. It shows the approximate bass attenuation that a single port plugged with one foot from...
... and nodes that can occur from bass sources placed several feet apart in a room. The rules of thumb for these situations are as the Alesis Point One) or preamplifier has 80Hz high-pass filters built-in for connection to a corner, then the bass may become exaggerated and inaccurate. ...: a) less than 1 foot from a front wall but away from any corner: plug one port b) less than one port plugged. 24 M1 Active Reference Manual If the speakers must be custom tailored by plugging the ports. It shows the approximate bass attenuation that a single port plugged with one foot from...