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Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. ALESIS CONTACT INFORMATION Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. www.alesis.com E-Mail: Website: info@alesis.com http://www.alesis.com Alesis Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual © Copyright 2001, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "Monitor One", "Monitor One Mk2" and "Superport" are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. ALESIS CONTACT INFORMATION Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. www.alesis.com E-Mail: Website: info@alesis.com http://www.alesis.com Alesis Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual © Copyright 2001, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "Monitor One", "Monitor One Mk2" and "Superport" are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc.
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... use 16 Should I install a fuse 16 Specifications and Service 17 Specifications ...17 Architectural and Engineer's Specifications 19 Maintenance/Repair information 20 Cleaning...20 Service ...20 Alesis Limited Warranty 21 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 1 This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the Monitor Ones. for purchasing the Alesis Monitor One Mk2™ Studio Reference...
... use 16 Should I install a fuse 16 Specifications and Service 17 Specifications ...17 Architectural and Engineer's Specifications 19 Maintenance/Repair information 20 Cleaning...20 Service ...20 Alesis Limited Warranty 21 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 1 This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the Monitor Ones. for purchasing the Alesis Monitor One Mk2™ Studio Reference...
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... in this product This symbol alerts the user that produce heat. 9. Do not spray any heat sources such as this product: 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 2 Install in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any liquid cleaner onto the faceplate, as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers...
... in this product This symbol alerts the user that produce heat. 9. Do not spray any heat sources such as this product: 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 2 Install in the literature accompanying this apparatus near any liquid cleaner onto the faceplate, as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers...
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... table designed for long periods of producing sound levels that injury or damage will not result from tip-over. 11. If a cart is uncomfortable. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 3 Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13. In any installation, make sure that could cause...
... table designed for long periods of producing sound levels that injury or damage will not result from tip-over. 11. If a cart is uncomfortable. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 3 Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13. In any installation, make sure that could cause...
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safety instructions CE Declaration of Conformity See our website at www.alesis.com 4 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual
safety instructions CE Declaration of Conformity See our website at www.alesis.com 4 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual
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... low-pass sections are either sealed (which limits the amount of turbulence in professional loudspeaker design. The Monitor Ones offer wide frequency response, accurate transient reproduction, clear imaging and high power handling capability and were designed by...low-loss low frequency inductor. The Monitor One's large Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 5 The cabinet design uses Alesis' exclusive SuperPort™ speaker venting technology. chapter 1 About the Monitor One Your new Alesis Monitor One Mk2™ Studio Reference Monitors will deliver accurate mixes in their lowest...
... low-pass sections are either sealed (which limits the amount of turbulence in professional loudspeaker design. The Monitor Ones offer wide frequency response, accurate transient reproduction, clear imaging and high power handling capability and were designed by...low-loss low frequency inductor. The Monitor One's large Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 5 The cabinet design uses Alesis' exclusive SuperPort™ speaker venting technology. chapter 1 About the Monitor One Your new Alesis Monitor One Mk2™ Studio Reference Monitors will deliver accurate mixes in their lowest...
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... below box resonance seen by the driving amplifier does not dynamically shift in frequency. The Monitor One's 4 ohm load impedance takes advantage of a 1 to decrease edge diffraction, the Monitor One Mk2 may be mounted vertically or horizontally. 6 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual This is a rugged speaker system designed for serious professional use. The result is a similar increase...
... below box resonance seen by the driving amplifier does not dynamically shift in frequency. The Monitor One's 4 ohm load impedance takes advantage of a 1 to decrease edge diffraction, the Monitor One Mk2 may be mounted vertically or horizontally. 6 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual This is a rugged speaker system designed for serious professional use. The result is a similar increase...
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... the best way to accurately mix music because it 's designed to be listened to the listener. With near-field monitoring, the surrounding acoustic environment becomes a much less significant factor in numbers. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 7 These big systems had big level control knobs, and clients enjoyed "cranking-up . A good set of smaller project...
... the best way to accurately mix music because it 's designed to be listened to the listener. With near-field monitoring, the surrounding acoustic environment becomes a much less significant factor in numbers. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 7 These big systems had big level control knobs, and clients enjoyed "cranking-up . A good set of smaller project...
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... in closed chamber, such as glass, tile, large open walls or table tops. First, the user should avoid locating your new Alesis monitors. You should be a major source Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 9 If you to be either light or heavy on low frequency response. Even with these surfaces, so the best way to deal...
... in closed chamber, such as glass, tile, large open walls or table tops. First, the user should avoid locating your new Alesis monitors. You should be a major source Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 9 If you to be either light or heavy on low frequency response. Even with these surfaces, so the best way to deal...
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... conditions should be reduced by the meter bridge. Minimum Random Reflections Moving the monitors to block the offending reflective path 10 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Figure 1 (incorrect) Direct Path Reflection Monitors placed on their own stands acoustically detached from the speaker's cabinet more readily ... Console -6"- The first path is the direct one, and the second is via a reflection off the console's control panel is now blocked by placing the speakers on the console's meter bridge can affect your monitor's amplitude and phase response. Speaker placement directly ...
... conditions should be reduced by the meter bridge. Minimum Random Reflections Moving the monitors to block the offending reflective path 10 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Figure 1 (incorrect) Direct Path Reflection Monitors placed on their own stands acoustically detached from the speaker's cabinet more readily ... Console -6"- The first path is the direct one, and the second is via a reflection off the console's control panel is now blocked by placing the speakers on the console's meter bridge can affect your monitor's amplitude and phase response. Speaker placement directly ...
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Alesis recommends that the distance between the speakers equal the distance between the speakers. In other words, the listener and the two speakers are at the three corners of a triangle having equal length sides Prime Listening Position Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 11 This will widen the prime listening position somewhat. Note that both speakers...
Alesis recommends that the distance between the speakers equal the distance between the speakers. In other words, the listener and the two speakers are at the three corners of a triangle having equal length sides Prime Listening Position Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 11 This will widen the prime listening position somewhat. Note that both speakers...
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installation • chapter 2 Symmetry Alesis has designed the Monitor One Mk2 for horizontal or vertical mounting. Proper horizontal placement of the triangle (see over the speakers and into the studio. Your Monitor Ones are secure and won't vibrate off the surface. The high frequency driver should...frequency drivers towards the inside , not the outside, of the right monitor. Horizontal mounting, however, keeps their height profile as low as isolate the base from vibrations. 12 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Of course, the traditional vertical method of rubber or felt will help ...
installation • chapter 2 Symmetry Alesis has designed the Monitor One Mk2 for horizontal or vertical mounting. Proper horizontal placement of the triangle (see over the speakers and into the studio. Your Monitor Ones are secure and won't vibrate off the surface. The high frequency driver should...frequency drivers towards the inside , not the outside, of the right monitor. Horizontal mounting, however, keeps their height profile as low as isolate the base from vibrations. 12 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Of course, the traditional vertical method of rubber or felt will help ...
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...techniques changed radically since the sixties. Fortunately, recording techniques have learned to how to place the vocalist with precision. In the Monitor One Mk2, advances in crossover design technologies and improvements in the exact center position. And because the (vocal) image width will be...is moved from the early days (the sixties) of a horizontally-oriented speaker. And, to others who are on the outside ? Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 13 In fact, using a non-toed-in, tweeters-out orientation with tweeters to the outside .) In addition, this configuration is...
...techniques changed radically since the sixties. Fortunately, recording techniques have learned to how to place the vocalist with precision. In the Monitor One Mk2, advances in crossover design technologies and improvements in the exact center position. And because the (vocal) image width will be...is moved from the early days (the sixties) of a horizontally-oriented speaker. And, to others who are on the outside ? Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 13 In fact, using a non-toed-in, tweeters-out orientation with tweeters to the outside .) In addition, this configuration is...
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...cause the least amount of bending of wire resembles oversized lamp cord and is turned OFF! This kind of the wire. 14 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual About Wire: Use the shortest length of the largest diameter wire you wire the + terminals of the speakers to the + ...Note that will have a red terminal and a black terminal; If one conductor from another. Some use different-colored wires or insulation; The Monitor One Mk 2 features professional-grade 5-way binding posts for specific information. Consult the manual of your amplifier is very easy to work with the other, the...
...cause the least amount of bending of wire resembles oversized lamp cord and is turned OFF! This kind of the wire. 14 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual About Wire: Use the shortest length of the largest diameter wire you wire the + terminals of the speakers to the + ...Note that will have a red terminal and a black terminal; If one conductor from another. Some use different-colored wires or insulation; The Monitor One Mk 2 features professional-grade 5-way binding posts for specific information. Consult the manual of your amplifier is very easy to work with the other, the...
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... stranded, twist the strands together at the end. 2. As you are not using a banana plug: 1. chapter 2 • installation To connect wires to avoid a loose connection. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 15
... stranded, twist the strands together at the end. 2. As you are not using a banana plug: 1. chapter 2 • installation To connect wires to avoid a loose connection. Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual 15
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...breakers safe to use of an improperly-rated amplifier. Actually, many such devices are not and may be strong to survive, so the Monitor One is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation. On the other nearfield monitors. Should I install a fuse? The best protection against speaker failure is to mix at a reasonable listening level. ®...the engineer's preference for normal working levels. ✪ Be sure to verify that professional speakers need to be used because of the danger of Alesis Corporation 16 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Alesis recognizes that your warranty.
...breakers safe to use of an improperly-rated amplifier. Actually, many such devices are not and may be strong to survive, so the Monitor One is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation. On the other nearfield monitors. Should I install a fuse? The best protection against speaker failure is to mix at a reasonable listening level. ®...the engineer's preference for normal working levels. ✪ Be sure to verify that professional speakers need to be used because of the danger of Alesis Corporation 16 Monitor One Mk2 Reference Manual Alesis recognizes that your warranty.