Professional 8” Studio Reference Monitors User’s Guide
ESI nEar08 eXperience INDEX 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Basics & Installation .................................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking / Handling ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Connection ...........
ESI nEar08 eXperience 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ESI nEar08 eXperience. With an extended low frequency response and a top quality Kevlar 8" driver, the new nEar08 eXperience delivers unparalleled punch in the low-mid frequency – a major improvement over the paper and polypropylene drivers used in many comparable products. The nEar08 also provide frequency response adjustment controls, allowing you to tune the sound, specific to the needs inside your studio environment.
ESI nEar08 eXperience 3. Placement of the speakers The placement of monitoring speakers is very critical and can compromise their performance. This is a general rule for every loudspeaker. To monitor with nEar08 eXperience utilizing their maximum capabilities, an appropriate listening environment and a correct placement are important. Positioning In principle, two units and the listener should be positioned or aligned in a regular triangle form.
ESI nEar08 eXperience Comments Please also make sure not place any obstacles that may block the flow of air or that could generate sound reflections (especially highly reflective material including glass or metal) in front of the speakers. Please do not put pot plants on top or too close to your monitoring speakers. 4. Technical Data Please note that technical specifications are subject to change without any prior notice.
ESI nEar08 eXperience Rear Panel 1. XLR input – this connector accepts balanced XLR input connections. The XLR input is wired like this: INPUT SIGNAL XLR CONNECTIONS + Shield PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 1 2. TRS input – this jack accepts TRS input connections, either balanced or unbalanced. For balanced connections, a 3-conductor TRS plug is necessary. The TRS input is wired like this: INPUT SIGNAL TRS CONNECTIONS + Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Unbalanced wiring works with either a 2- or 3-conductor TRS connector.
ESI nEar08 eXperience 5. volume control knob – use the volume control knob to set the proper input level from the sound source. Make sure to setup the left / right speakers accordingly. 6. high frequency level selection – this rotary switch allows you to change the level of the high frequencies in the signal to control room dumping in the range -2 to +1 dB in 1dB steps. Depending to your specific listening environment whether they require such a change, you can adjust it here.
ESI nEar08 eXperience equipment to operate as intended, and, the product has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended. The product is marketed as ESI nEar08 eXperience studio monitoring speaker.
