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... crossover, and carefully matched woofer/tweeter combination ensures perfectly accurate and uncolored playback of your new M1Active 520/620s will serve you make better mixes. We hope your mix and help you well for choosing the Alesis M1Active 520/620 studio monitor. These speakers are like a "sound microscope" that will allow you to be the...
... crossover, and carefully matched woofer/tweeter combination ensures perfectly accurate and uncolored playback of your new M1Active 520/620s will serve you make better mixes. We hope your mix and help you well for choosing the Alesis M1Active 520/620 studio monitor. These speakers are like a "sound microscope" that will allow you to be the...
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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 ... 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 and clear midrange • 1" Silk...
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 ... 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 and clear midrange • 1" Silk...
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Registering helps us bring you . Product Registration Please go to -date on other products that might interest you better products in the future. 4 If you would like, we can also send you information on any last minute product issues. 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 . Product Registration Please go to -date on other products that might interest you better products in the future. 4 If you would like, we can also send you information on any last minute product issues. 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.
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... This driver was carefully selected because of the speaker) and the bar turns red when the speaker is found in our woofer cone helps the M1Active 520/620 deliver punchy bass and solid midrange (even at loud levels) without ear-fatiguing harshness. 4. Woofer- This bar turns blue when the... M1Active 520/620 is powered up (the power switch is being overloaded. 2. Besides giving the speaker its ability to handle all frequencies above 3 kHz. Tweeter- The ...
... This driver was carefully selected because of the speaker) and the bar turns red when the speaker is found in our woofer cone helps the M1Active 520/620 deliver punchy bass and solid midrange (even at loud levels) without ear-fatiguing harshness. 4. Woofer- This bar turns blue when the... M1Active 520/620 is powered up (the power switch is being overloaded. 2. Besides giving the speaker its ability to handle all frequencies above 3 kHz. Tweeter- The ...
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Both XLR and TRS connectors have this boost if the speakers are positioned farther than a few mixes and select whichever one connection at 1.8kHz. This has the effect of the speaker. Some engineers prefer to the mix position. This jack functions exactly the same way as the TRS input (see above), but we recommend balanced TRS (or XLR) cables since this knob to your mixer, computer, or any other line level source. This knob sets the input gain of moving the soundstage "forward" closer to have been provided for more about these settings. 6. Rear Port - This switch ...
Both XLR and TRS connectors have this boost if the speakers are positioned farther than a few mixes and select whichever one connection at 1.8kHz. This has the effect of the speaker. Some engineers prefer to the mix position. This jack functions exactly the same way as the TRS input (see above), but we recommend balanced TRS (or XLR) cables since this knob to your mixer, computer, or any other line level source. This knob sets the input gain of moving the soundstage "forward" closer to have been provided for more about these settings. 6. Rear Port - This switch ...
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... 100Hz (if you do not have a subwoofer, turn it off low frequencies. US users should set this switch to let the M1Active 520/620 play its full range of how your M1Active 520/620 speakers with a subwoofer, set this set this switch to "220-240V." 10. Alternatively, you may want to use your mix...
... 100Hz (if you do not have a subwoofer, turn it off low frequencies. US users should set this switch to let the M1Active 520/620 play its full range of how your M1Active 520/620 speakers with a subwoofer, set this set this switch to "220-240V." 10. Alternatively, you may want to use your mix...
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You'll notice a buildup in "reinforced" bass. When this switch set to your control room. We know that most home and project studios are much more buildup as "half-space" and compensates for boosted bass due to the default "0" setting. This setting is known as the speaker moves closer to two walls. 8 If the speaker is up under less than about 3 feet away from the speaker cabinet and are reflected off your walls back into your speakers being placed near walls. This is no need for placement next to a corner. About the Acoustic Space Switch The bass response of a ...
You'll notice a buildup in "reinforced" bass. When this switch set to your control room. We know that most home and project studios are much more buildup as "half-space" and compensates for boosted bass due to the default "0" setting. This setting is known as the speaker moves closer to two walls. 8 If the speaker is up under less than about 3 feet away from the speaker cabinet and are reflected off your walls back into your speakers being placed near walls. This is no need for placement next to a corner. About the Acoustic Space Switch The bass response of a ...
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... "bright," you can compensate for this switch set to "0." If your mixes translate well, then leave this by reducing the high frequency output of the M1Active 520/620. About the Hi-Boost Switch This switch engages a 2dB shelving filter starting at 3 kHz that you don't need any high frequency compensation from the...
... "bright," you can compensate for this switch set to "0." If your mixes translate well, then leave this by reducing the high frequency output of the M1Active 520/620. About the Hi-Boost Switch This switch engages a 2dB shelving filter starting at 3 kHz that you don't need any high frequency compensation from the...
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... as possible. Speaker Placement The placement of a triangle having equal length sides Prime Listening Position 10 In other speaker. This is the same as these M1Active 520/620s) are facing the engineer.
... as possible. Speaker Placement The placement of a triangle having equal length sides Prime Listening Position 10 In other speaker. This is the same as these M1Active 520/620s) are facing the engineer.
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... If possible, use speaker stands and move the monitors off of the woofer and tweeter is at ear-height. Speaker Height: The ideal height for M1Active 520/620 speakers is so that the speaker is parallel to the engineer.
... If possible, use speaker stands and move the monitors off of the woofer and tweeter is at ear-height. Speaker Height: The ideal height for M1Active 520/620 speakers is so that the speaker is parallel to the engineer.
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Speaker Orientation: The M1Active 520/620 has been designed for this is upright or laying down on its side). This will give you the best possible soundstaging for maximum flexibility ...
Speaker Orientation: The M1Active 520/620 has been designed for this is upright or laying down on its side). This will give you the best possible soundstaging for maximum flexibility ...
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..., your recording rig. Hookup Diagrams The following two hookup diagrams should give you an idea of the mixer and send it back to your M1Active monitors. The M1Active has both XLR and ¼" TRS inputs on the back for maximum flexibility, but remember to the one input at a time. 13 All audio... is configured this way). If you wish to record the output of your mixer, you can take the output of how your M1Active speakers can fit into your setup will probably be similar to use only one below is routed through the mixer into your computer (the diagram...
..., your recording rig. Hookup Diagrams The following two hookup diagrams should give you an idea of the mixer and send it back to your M1Active monitors. The M1Active has both XLR and ¼" TRS inputs on the back for maximum flexibility, but remember to the one input at a time. 13 All audio... is configured this way). If you wish to record the output of your mixer, you can take the output of how your M1Active speakers can fit into your setup will probably be similar to use only one below is routed through the mixer into your computer (the diagram...
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... through ¼" or XLR cables. The speaker has built-in amplifiers for best performance. Do not use a portable USB or Firewire interface. Note that the M1Active 520/620 is an "active" loudspeaker with the M1Active 520 speaker. For a more portable recording setup without a mixer, you do not need any additional amplifiers and that the...
... through ¼" or XLR cables. The speaker has built-in amplifiers for best performance. Do not use a portable USB or Firewire interface. Note that the M1Active 520/620 is an "active" loudspeaker with the M1Active 520 speaker. For a more portable recording setup without a mixer, you do not need any additional amplifiers and that the...
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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-...
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-...
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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" ...
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" ...