MP1 Operation Manual English
Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system. Keep the instructions for further reference. Please take notice of the warnings and follow the instructions. Caution Risk of electrical shock Do not open Risque de shock electrique Ne pas ouvrier CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER OR ANY OTHER PART. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety Instructions Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched. To completely disconnect from AC mains, disconnect the power supply from the AC receptacle. Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers. They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc. The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible. Assure free airflow behind the speakers to maintain sufficient cooling.
Table of contents Safety Instructions..............................................2-3 4 1. Introduction........................................................5 2. 2.1 2.2 Quick Start.........................................................6 Important Information........................................6 Connecting the speakers....................................6 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Speaker Placement.............................................7-8 Room acoustics......................................
1. Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for choosing the ADAM Audio MP1. The ADAM MP1 “Mastering Piece” provides the ultimate monitoring tool for the final stage of the recording process. Since this is the last chance to sculpt, change and fine tune a recording before it becomes available to the public, it is crucial for a mastering engineer to know for sure that the monitors provide him with the most honest and revealing sonic “picture” possible. It was to answer this need that the MP1 was created.
2. Quick Start 2.1 Important Information for set up After having unpacked your loudspeakers, please allow the system to acclimate to the temperature of the room for approximately an hour. We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance. It is important to ensure the speakers stand firmly on a solid surface! We recommend retaining the original packaging, as it is the best way to guarantee safe transportation should the need to do so arise.
3. Speaker Placement The proper positioning of your loudspeakers is of extreme importance to the sound quality. We would therefore like to give you some advice concerning room acoustics and the setting up of your loudspeakers. Since every room is unique, we can only offer general recommendations. 3.1 Room acoustics Room acoustics come down to essentially three aspects: a) Reverberation: The ‘sound’ of a room is to some extend a result of its reverberation, i.e. to how the sound waves are reflected.
3. Speaker Placement 3.3 The Stereo Triangle If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum listening position should be at the top of an imaginary equilateral triangle with the two loudspeakers placed at the other two points of this triangle. The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position. 3.
4. Speaker Adjustment 4.1 The front control panel On the front you will find a highly sophisticated control panel that allows detailed fine-tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular room acoustics and personal listening preferences. The following tips are intended to assist you at using the controls in the best manner.
4. Speaker Adjustment On Input Gain 4.5 Bass Gain OL The ‘Bass Gain’ raises or lowers the gain of the woofer up to +/-6 dB. Standby 4.6 High / Low Shelving EQs On Input Gain Standby Room EQ >6 kHz for high frequencies above 6 kHz Bass Gain -4 dB +4 dB -6 dB -6 dB +6 dB Bass Gain -2 dB +2 dB Mid Gain -6 dB EQ MP1 EQ >6 kHz Gain High Gain Whereas the gains raise or lower the volume of aInput single -10 dB +10 dB -4 dB +4 dB driver as a whole, the two room equalizers work differently.
5. Troubleshooting All ADAM products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if any problems with your speaker occur, we recommend proceeding as follows: 5.1 Problem: The LED shows normal operation (green) but there is either no or only a distorted audio signal. If both (all) speakers are affected, the reason can probably be found within the signal path. If only one speaker is affected, the problem will probably be within this speaker. a) Check the wiring.
6. Maintenance Please switch the loudspeaker off before cleaning! Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not ply with magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms. Please make sure that no liquids get inside the cabinet. Do not spray any fluids on the speaker. Do not use a wet cloth for cleaning. Do not use flammable or acidic chemicals for cleaning. Do not touch the membranes of the loudspeakers. We recommend using a lint-free, damp cloth for cleaning.
9. EU Declaration of Conformity We, ADAM Audio GmbH whose registered office is situated at Ederstr.
10. Warranty ADAM Audio GmbH provides a five year limited warranty for this product. 10.1 Terms and Conditions This warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment or, if necessary, the replacement of parts or the product and return shipping within the country of purchase. This warranty complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
11. Technical Data Tweeter Velocity transfer ratio Equivalent diaphragm ø ART 4:1 2.5“ / 60 mm Midrange ART Velocity transfer ratio 3.5:1 Equivalent diaphragm ø Midwoofer (2x) Cone material Subwoofer Cone material Built-in amplifiers 5.5“ / 145 mm 7“ / 180 mm Ceramic 12.
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