Series A5 A6 A8
Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Resolv A Series Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Resolv A Series Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front View Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Resolv A Series Studio Reference Monitors from Samson Technologies! This manual covers the A5, A6 and A8 models. The Samson Resolv A Series are self-powered, nearfield monitors featuring bi-amp power, superior electronics, robust woofers and advanced designed silk-dome tweeters. The careful engineering and proper implementation of these elements has resulted in a series of monitors with a linear response from bottom to top with tight lows and articulate highs.
Resolv A Series Features The Samson Resolv A Series reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of their main features: • Two-way, active studio monitor with ported, tuned enclosure, providing extremely accurate monitoring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.
Resolv A Series Layout Front View Layout 2 1 3 4 6 1. 5 .25–INCH SILK-DOME TWEETER – Silk-dome 1 tweeter with Ferro fluid cooled neodymium magnet provides low distortion with a linear high frequency response resulting in a clear, precise and sweet top end. 2. OWER LED - Red LED illuminates indicating P the unit is powered on, ready for operation. 3.
Resolv A Series Layout Rear Panel Layout - A8a 6 8 1. H IGH FREQUENCY LEVEL – Four-position switch used to adjust the high frequency response (in 3dB increments). 5. Voltage SWITCH – Used to select the operating voltage. NOTE: Be sure to check the voltage setting is correct for your country. Also, be sure to use the correct fuse type when changing the voltage. 2. VOLUME - Controls the amount of output level. 3.
Setting up the Resolv A Series Background on the Resolv A Series Studio Reference Monitor The Resolv A Series are self-powered, 2-way, near-field reference monitors, featuring robust power, advanced electronics and custom designed drive units. For pristine highs, the Resolv A Series boasts a 1.25-inch silk dome tweeter, set upon a custom designed waveguide. The tweeter’s voice coil is cooled with Ferrofluid and the use of an external heat sink adds to its increased power handling.
Setting up the Resolv A Series Positioning the Resolv A Series - continued Speaker Orientation The Resolv A Series can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position, however for best results they should be set up in the vertical position. When using the monitors in the horizontal position, be certain to place the left and right side tweeters on the outer most sides. (Figure 2) This will improve the stereo imaging and bass response by increasing the coupling of the low-end drivers.
Connecting the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series Quick Connections Note: Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “last on, first off” rule of power amplifiers (and powered monitors). When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your mixer and any other outboard gear on, and then last turn your Resolv A Series on. When powering down, turn your Resolv A Series off first and then your mixer and outboard gear.
Operating the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series Control Panel The Resolv A Series rear control panels are where you will make your connections for both AC power and audio signals. The rear panel also contains the controls to make adjustments to the overall volume and frequency response curve. The following section details the rear panel controls and connections.
Operating the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series Control Panel - continued Level Control 3 High Frequency 6 7 5 1 3 The four-position High Frequency Level control switch is used to adjust the monitor's high-frequency response, 4 providing four equalization curves to select from.
Connecting to the Rubicon R10s Subwoofer Resolv A Series with Mono Sub Adding a subwoofer and extended low frequency response to your Resolv A Series's system is easy using the Resolv A Series LINE LEVEL inputs. Below is a typical system set-up using the Samson Rubicon R10s with a mixer and a pair of Resolv A Series satellite speakers. The Resolv A Series inputs utilize industry standard RCA and XLR connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section “Resolv A Series Connections” on page 12.
Resolv A Series Connections Resolv A Series Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the Resolv A Series, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system.
Specifications A5 Specifications Transducers: woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5”, (127mm) woven carbon fiber woofer with butyl surround, tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25-inch (31.75mm) silk dome , ferro-fluid cooled tweeter Frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Hz - 27KHz +/-3 dB Amplifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Hz-18kHz +/-3 Actual Power Rating: Low-frequency - . . . . . . . .
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