Stereo Monitoring System
USER MANUAL • 4 • Expanded Setup Guide
User Manual • Expanded Setup Guide • Page 5
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1. If you haven’t already done so, carefully remove all items from the
packaging and confirm that everything that is listed on page 4 is
included. [Welcome to eXo2].
2. eXo2is compatible with XLR, TRS, RCA and 3.5mm stereo plug
input connections and can be used simultaneously. You will
need a total of two (2) XLR, TRS or RCA inputs cables, or one
3.5mm stereo cable, for a stereo monitoring configuration (input
cables not supplied). For more information on connecting your
system, please see page 6 [System Signal Connection and Level
Settings].
3. The first step in the installation process is to position the active
subwoofer (SUB). Although you have great flexibility with regard
to where the active SUB can be placed, a good starting point is
centered between the left and right satellite speakers. This could
be under a console / desk, behind the console / desk, etc. For an
expanded SUB placement guide, please see page 10 [Subwoofer
Placement Guide].
4. Once the SUB is in position, confirm the power is off,
then connect the remote DIN plug into the SUB plug labeled
“PREAMP”. Next connect the two input cables from the left and
right analog outputs from the mixing console, digital workstation
or other source, to the left and right inputs on the eXo2remote
control / pre-amp. For more information on connecting your
system, please see page 6 [System Signal Connection and Level
Settings].
5. Placing the eXo2SATs: The recommended position for the SATs is
based on an ITU standard and sets the speakers at 60 degrees
from the listener, forming an equilateral triangle (a triangle with
equal sides) - See Figure 1. Fortunately, this setup eliminates
most of the math and is easily simplified to the following
guidelines: If you want to sit 1 meter (39.37 inches) from the
speakers, place the speakers 1 meter apart. If you want to sit
2 ft from the speakers, place the speakers 2 ft apart. Etc. The
monitors can be positioned on a console, desk, or mounted using
wall mount brackets, etc. For more information see page 8 [eXo2
SAT mounting and placement options].
6. Connect the speaker wire from the left high-level outputs on the
back of the SUB, to the inputs on the left SAT. Now do the same
for the right channel, connecting the right output to the right
SAT. Please make sure that you connect positive to positive and
negative to negative, so that both SATs are in-phase, and also
confirm that the connections are not shorted between positive
and negative terminals. Lastly, please plug in the power cord to
the IEC connector on the back of the SUB (International / non
North American version only). Prior to proceeding, confirm
that the system is wired correctly, as shown on page 6 [System
Signal Connection and Level Settings].
7. At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is correctly
configured, and ready for the final steps in the installation. Prior
to plugging the system into the wall outlet, and powering up
the system, do a final quick check of all connections and level
settings and turn down the gain, to the minimum setting.
8. If everything is correct, plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Do not turn on the power switches, yet! Some mixers and
out-board equipment such as D-to-A converters and equalizers
generate loud rail-to-rail pops when they initially turn-on.
Depending on the gain setting of the monitoring system, these
pops could damage the monitors. To avoid this, always turn
on equipment in the following sequence: All sources and
mixer first, and then the eXo2monitoring system, or set
the GAIN to the minimum setting / fully counterclockwise,
until everything is powered on.
9. At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is fully operational,
and ready for use. Begin by playing familiar pieces of music
which can assist you in fine-tuning the exact positioning of both
the SATs and SUB, along with optimizing the system gain and
level of the SUB (a good starting point is the middle circle on the
SUB knob). It is important to remember that the positioning of
the SUB will impact the its output level. You may find it necessary
to adjust the level of the SUB depending on its location. This is
OK, and is anticipated. For more information, see page 6 [System
Signal Connection and Level Settings].
10. For a more exacting setup, using test signals and a SPL meter,
please see Page 9 [Expanded Calibration Guide].
11. Just remember - Use your ears, they are the best audio tool you
have and you will be amazed how accurate the setup can be if
you use familiar audio material during the setup of the system.
12. Congratulations! You have now completed the set up of one of
the world’s finest studio monitoring systems. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly with your
questions. (516) 249-1399 (9:00am to 5:30pm EST) or e-mail:
support@abluesky.com
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