User Manual

S7A Mk2
S6A Mk2 · S7A Mk2
Main Monitor S7A Mk2
S7A Mk2: the benchmark
The S7A Mk2 is the ‘big brother’ of the S6A Mk2 and ADAM’s most
spectacular studio monitor to date. With a whopping combined 1500
W of onboard power (rms), this monitor reaches SPL peaks of 128
dB at a distance of 1 meter. The big bass diaphragms produce more
volume even at pitches as low as 20Hz.
Quite simply, we feel that the S7A Mk2 is the benchmark of what is
possible in state of the art full range active professional monitoring.
It incorporates all of the ADAM inventions and designs, as well
as the best materials available. This fusion of power and capacity
with precision and accuracy results in unparalleled performance in
professional monitoring.
The S7A Mk2 is ADAM’s contribution to the best possible studio
monitor available. The proof is in the listening – we encourage you
to hear for yourself.
Basic technical data at a glance
• X-ART tweeter
• 2 x X-ART midrange
• 2 x 9” HexaCone midwoofer
• 2 x 15” HexaCone woofers
• 3 x 250W/2 x 500W/1 x 1.000W amplification
• sophisticated control panel on the front
• 20Hz - 50kHz
• 138dB max peak SPL per pair
• 5 years warranty
Control panel (S6X & S7A Mk2)
Numerous controls on the front panel introduce a new degree of
control for main monitors. Along with the input gain, there are level
controls for each of the four drivers, shelving filters on both ends of
the frequency spectrum, and three full parametric EQs (20-200HZ)
that can be used to combat standing waves in the control room.
The EQ can be bypassed individually or as a group so that their
overall effect can be analyzed in direct comparison to the unaffected
signal.
In large film score mixing rooms, it may be desirable to have a
representation of the sound in the theatres. To meet the ISO 2969
Standard, the Dolby™ X-curve has to be applied.
Using pink noise, the X-curve engages a 3 dB per octave roll-off
above 2 kHz. Both the S6X and S7A Mk2 have a switch that activates
this filter, eliminating the need for external processing during the film
mix.
A second switchable input on the front allows servicing without
moving the unit.
All LED indicators can be dimmed if necessary.
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