THE ROCK PROFESSIONAL 2 WAY ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR Owner's manual THE ROCK User Manual 1 v0312
THANK YOU! Thank you for buying the Unity Audio THE ROCK, one of the most accurate 2 way active studio monitors available. We wish you many years of productive, trouble-free and pleasurable use from THE ROCK. Please read this user manual and keep in a safe place.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CAUTION Humidity For a superior and consistent sonic performance, considerable care has been taken in the manufacture of THE ROCK to ensure that the cabinet is acoustically sealed. However, as with any electrical equipment, should you move THE ROCK from a cold environment into a warm room, condensation may form on the components inside. To avoid damaging the product please allow it to reach room temperature before operation. Unpacking & handling Care should be taken when removing THE ROCK from its carton.
Running in Speaker drivers contain moving parts. It is recognised to be good practice to run in new speakers prior to normal use for improved bass extension, sweeter highs and a smoother performance overall. This process is also referred to as 'breaking in' or 'burning in'. We recommend a run-in period of at least 12 hours (or overnight); ideally longer. Having observed the warnings on page 3 of the manual, connect an audio playback device (CD, MP3 player, etc.) to THE ROCK speaker(s).
Positioning THE ROCK drive unit contains a powerful magnet. Please do not position within 1 metre of a cathode ray tube (CRT) television or display monitor. For best results, THE ROCK should be placed on a sturdy speaker stand such as the Unity Audio THE MONOLITH. If left untreated, room acoustics (room modes) can seriously affect the accuracy of audio reproduction, especially at lower frequencies. The following guidance is here to help minimise the effects of any untreated room acoustic problems.
Rear panel 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Gain level control knob. This control knob allows adjustment of the input signal at the XLR input (2) or RCA phono input (3). Turning the knob anti-clockwise lowers the volume; turning the knob clockwise increases the volume. Balanced XLR input: pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), pin 3 cold (-) Un-balanced RCA phono input LED power indicator (on/off) Power switch (on/off) – (see Important Safety Instructions, p.3 and 'Power' p.5).
Response curve Frequency Response: +/- 3dB 50Hz–35kHz; +/- 0.
Specifications General specifications Type .......................................... 2-way active monitor Crossover Frequency ................ 2.7kHz Frequency Response ................. +/- 3dB 50Hz–35kHz; +/- 0.5dB 70Hz-30kHz Maximum Output Level ...........
