Professional Active Reference 8” Studio Monitor User’s Guide
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ESI uniK 08 INDEX 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Basics & Installation .................................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking / Handling ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Connection .....................
ESI uniK 08 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ESI uniK 08. uniK 08 are the result of extensive development work done in Germany, to provide a professional active reference monitor that defines a new level of quality in this class. The monitor features a new 8" kevlar low frequency driver and a custom engineered and powerful high frequency ribbon tweeter with an extraordinary light membrane. This provides a very clear, strong and precise sound image especially in the high frequencies.
ESI uniK 08 3. Placement The placement of monitoring speakers is very critical and can compromise their performance. This is a general rule for every loudspeaker. To monitor with uniK 08 utilizing their maximum capabilities, an appropriate listening environment and a correct placement are important. Typically you would be using 2 units of uniK 08 as one stereo pair – or more in surround setups (i.e. in a 5.1 setup you would use 5 units of uniK 08 together with a subwoofer). Stereo / 2.
ESI uniK 08 5.1 Positioning In a 5.1 surround set, the center speaker should ideally be placed on top of the subwoofer. If this is not possible, the subwoofer can be moved to the left or right but should be as close as possible. The rear surround speakers should be positioned around 110° from the center speaker (all with the same distance x). 7.1 Positioning In a 7.1 surround set, the center speaker should also ideally be placed on top of the subwoofer or as close as possible.
ESI uniK 08 Orientation It’s very important to place the uniK 08 vertically. Never place them horizontally. Comments Please also make sure to 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 monitor. Also, don’t put plants in pots on top or too close to your monitors. Keep a certain distance to the wall behind the speaker, as it could block air flow. 4.
ESI uniK 08 Rear Panel 1. XLR input – this connector accepts balanced XLR input connections (optimised for +4dBu). XLR input is wired like this: INPUT SIGNAL XLR CONNECTIONS + Shield PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 1 2. TS input – this jack accepts TS input connections, unbalanced (optimised for -10dBV). The TS input is wired like this: INPUT SIGNAL TRS CONNECTIONS Signal Shield Tip Sleeve The TS input should not be used with balanced TRS signals.
ESI uniK 08 3. vent port – uniK 08 is a vented box speaker system with a vent port on the rear panel. Make sure you are not blocking the vent port (i.e. by putting the speaker too close to a wall) or the sound colour will be changed. 4. input level adjustment (volume control knob) – use the volume control knob to set the proper input level from the sound source. Make sure to setup all speakers accordingly.
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