U S E R G U I Our mission is to innovate, design and deliver superior audio products that form the bridge between an artistic vision and a realized dream. ROKIT POWERED SERIES NEAR FIELD STUDIO MONITOR/SUBWOOFER GUIDE KRK SYSTEMS LLC. 9340 De Soto Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA HTTP://WWW.KRKSYS.
An Uncommon Value in Studio Reference Monitors IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Contents Page Introduction - Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Design Philosophy - Design Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 System Highlights - Connecting Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Installing and Positioning Your Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Philosophy Design Elements A studio monitor is really a tool used to aurally “measure” the changes in an audio path. Ask any pro or semi-pro recordist what they think makes a great studio monitor and you’ll get basically the same answers: “Accuracy, transparency, “flat response”, and “the truth”. Radiuses Edges - All cabinet edges and port openings are Radiuses to reduce diffraction resulting in better detail and stereo imaging.
Connecting Your System POWERING ON All connections should be made, all fader and controls should be set at their minimum levels, and all other equipment should be powered on prior to powering on your Rokit monitors. The power On/Off switch is located on the rear panel. A yellow LED illuminates the trademarked KRK Triangle on the front baffle when power is applied. • 1" neo soft dome tweeter with ferrofluid • 8" glass aramid composite cone woofer • 140W biamp w/18dB oct.
Installing Your Monitors The close-field monitor, by definition, reduces room interaction. This can be compared to the conventional stereo configuration or the large monitor arrangement in a recording studio where sounds emanating from the monitor or reflecting off ceilings, walls, and floors greatly affect the sound quality. By shortening the path to the ear, the close-field monitor offers a tremendous amount of flexibility, allowing the sound to become less susceptible to differing room conditions.
Hookup with Active Speakers If, on the other hand, you are using passive (non-powered) monitor speakers that require an external amplifier, hook the two outputs of the subwoofer up to the inputs of the stereo monitor amplifier. Typically this would also be an XLR connector, but if need be, you could use the other connections providing the amplifier will accept them at the amp. input. Connect the power amplifier to the speakers as you normally would.
Bass Management Theory). Note from the diagram that for professional use a separate 6- channel level control box is required between the mix-down deck and the monitor speakers. This is because few small format mixing consoles have provisions to switch and level-manage a 6-channel audio signal. The simplest and perhaps best way to accomplish this is to use an external, 5.1 level controller.
Setting Subwoofer Levels Once the subwoofer is in position, its level needs to be matched with the near-field speakers. For stereo systems, the process is straightforward. Obtain an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter. Set the low-pass filter on the KRK subwoofer back plate to 80 Hz (12 o'clock position) — if you will be using the internal high-pass filtered outputs from the subwoofer to the near-field speakers.
Troubleshooting Problem: If there is no power, check to see if... • The power cord is plugged into both the IEC socket on the rear panel of the unit and into the AC mains • The AC mains voltage is matched to the operating voltage requirements (See Changing Voltage in the Connecting the System section on page 3). If the AC mains voltage is higher than the Rokit is selected voltage it is possible that the fuse needs to be replaced. (See Changing Fuses in the Connecting the System section on page 3).
Shipping Instructions • For the safest possible return to KRK, please use the shipping carton and pack aging that your Rokit Powered was originally shipped in. • KRK cannot be responsible for any damages incurred during the shipping process due to poor packing. Make sure to insure your shipment. • If your monitor is out of warranty and you would like a quotation prior to servicing your product, please call for an “RMA” number. No service will be performed on your unit without this number.