R65 and R80 Active AMT Studio Monitors Owner’s Manual ® www.presonus.
Table of Contents 1.0 Overview — 1 3 Tutorials — 7 1.1 Introduction — 1 3.1 Monitor Placement — 7 1.2 Summary of R65/R80 Features — 2 3.2 Connections — 8 3.3 Input Level Setting — 8 1.3 What is in the Box — 2 3.4 Equalizer Setting Suggestions — 9 2 Hookup — 3 3.5 2.1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls — 3 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions — 10 3.6 Energy Conservation Mode — 11 2.1.1 Inputs — 3 4 Resources — 12 2.1.2 Power — 4 4.1 Technical Specifications — 12 2.1.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual 1.0 Overview 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® R65 or R80 active AMT studio monitor. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the R65 and R80 utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The R65 and R80 self-powered near-field monitors differ in cabinet and driver size, crossover frequency, low-frequency extension, and maximum sound-pressure level; all other specs are identical.
1.2 Summary of R65/R80 Features 1.2 Summary of R65/R80 Features •• 2-way active AMT studio monitor with DSP •• 6.8-inch2 AMT Tweeter (equivalent to a 3” diaphragm) •• Class D biamped power configuration: 100W LF, 50W HF •• Power-conservation mode •• Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS, and Unbalanced RCA inputs •• Input-level control with 10 dB of gain above unity •• High-frequency driver adjust (linear, +1 dB, -1.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual 2 Hookup 2.1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 2.1.1 Inputs INPUT XLR -1.5dB +1dB 60Hz -3dB -1.5dB 80Hz -6dB -4dB 100Hz TRS RCA Balanced Unbalanced Line-level Inputs. The R65/R80 provides a choice of three inputs: two balanced (XLR and 1/4” TRS) and one unbalanced (RCA). These inputs accept a line-level signal from your audio source and feed that signal to the monitor’s built-in power amplifiers.
2.1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 2.1.2 Power IEC Power Connection: Your R65/R80 accepts a standard IEC power cord. Warning: Do not remove the center grounding prong or use a ground-lift adapter, as this could result in electric shock. 100-120V~,50-60Hz,T2AL 220-240V~,50-60Hz,T1AL 150W AC SELECT Note: The input-power voltage is set internally at the factory to correspond with the country to which your monitor was shipped.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams 2.2 2.2.
2.2.2 Advanced Setup with Speaker Switching 2.2.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual 3 Tutorials 3.1 Monitor Placement Ideally, near-field monitors should be placed so that the tweeters are at the same height as your ears when you are mixing. NOTE: The unique design of the R65 and R80 monitors requires that they be placed vertically. Positioning R65 or R80 monitors horizontally will result in reduced fidelity and potential phase problems. 60˚ 60˚ The speakers should be separated so that the AMT tweeters form an equilateral triangle with your head.
3.2 Connections 3.2 Connections If your audio source has balanced XLR or ¼” TRS outputs, make sure the wiring of those outputs corresponds with the wiring of the R65/R80’s inputs as illustrated below. If it doesn’t, you’ll need “crossover” cables that reverse the two signal conductors.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual If setting the input gain to Unity is unsatisfactory, you can try different settings, but remember that it’s better to avoid settings above U if possible. If the volume is too loud at unity gain, feel free to turn the Input Level control down a bit—but not so far that you have to crank your audio source’s output level to its maximum setting. Again, if you properly gain-stage your audio source, setting Input Level to U or slightly lower should work fine.
3.5 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions 3.5 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions When a monitor is placed close to a wall, or in a corner, the low frequencies tend to be emphasized more than if the monitor is far from any room boundary; this effect is called “boundary bass boost.” It is most pronounced if the monitor is in a corner and less pronounced, but still present, if the monitor is near one wall.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual Energy Conservation Mode 3.6 Your R65/R80 features an Energy Conservation mode. When Energy Conservation mode is active, the onboard amplifier will enter low-power mode after thirty minutes of inactivity. Once signal is detected again, the amplifier will take three seconds to return to full power. By default, this mode is disabled but can be enabled by pressing and holding the Acoustic Space and HF Driver buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
4.1 Technical Specifications 4 Resources 4.1 Technical Specifications INPUTS (R65 and R80) 1 - Balanced XLR 1 - Balanced ¼” TRS 1 - Unbalanced RCA PERFORMANCE Frequency Response (-3 dB) R65 R80 45 Hz – 22 kHz 40 Hz – 22 kHz Crossover Frequency R65 R80 2.7 kHz 2.6 kHz LF Amplifier Power R65 and R80 Class D, 100W HF Amplifier Power R65 and R80 Class D, 50W Peak SPL at 1M R65 R80 104 dB 107 dB LF Driver R65 R80 6.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual USER CONTROLS (R65 and R80) Volume Range Type A-type taper HF Control Settings Linear,+1, -3, -6 dB Low Cut Settings Linear, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz Acoustic Space Settings Linear, -1.5, -3, -6 dB PROTECTION (R65 and R80) RF interference Output-current limiting Over-temperature Turn-on/off transient Subsonic filter Internal mains fuse POWER R65 and R80 Energy Conservation Mode 100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz <0.
4.1 Troubleshooting 4.1 Troubleshooting No power. First ensure that your R65/R80 is plugged in. If it’s connected to a power conditioner, verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning. If so, yet there is still no power to the monitor, contact PreSonus for a repair. No audio.
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual PreSonus Products And EU Statutory Warranty: When you purchase PreSonus products, European Union consumer law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage you receive from the PreSonus limited warranty.
4.2. Warranty 5. Damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by PreSonus. 6. Products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed. 7. Products purchased from an un-authorized PreSonus dealer (products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus).
R65 and R80 Owner’s Manual What PreSonus Will Do: PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges. How to Get Warranty Service (USA): 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account.
4.2. Warranty How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA): 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http://www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process. 2. Contact the Technical Support/Service Department for your region at http://www.presonus.com/ buy/international_distributors and follow procedures provided by your PreSonus contact.
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