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6D 66D & 8D ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS
OWNERS MANUAL
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1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.0: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Introduction 1. Read these instructions. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the intended to alert the user to the presence of important 2. Keep these instructions. presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the product’s enclosur
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AS THE COLOURS OF THE WIRES IN THE MAINS CABLE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE COLOURED MARKINGS 1.1: INTRODUCTION IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: The Tannoy Reveal Digital range of near field monitoring speakers builds upon the success and worldwide reputation of the The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked either by the famous original Tannoy Reveal Active. Since the launch of the original Tannoy Reveal A
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An A/V 80Hz high pass filter switch provides instant conversion to 5.1 and higher order systems where a separate subwoofer 3.4: USER CONTROLS below 80Hz is required. Filter characteristics are according to the international standards for this setup. This response is also shown diagramatically in Figure 1. A/V (80Hz): a switch to the bottom left of the bank of DIP switches sets the system high pass filter to either flat or –6dB at 80Hz. The 80Hz setting is used when the speakers are in combin
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Low Mid Contour Frequency: A shelving filter can be set to the flat anechoic response or set to shelve at frequencies of 800Hz, 400Hz, or 200Hz in combination with the low mid contour amplitude (below) to correct half space (pi/2), quarter space (pi/4) Diagramatic View of EQ Dip Switches: Baffle Step Filters, Low Mids, 400Hz and very difficult close field boundary conditions (pi/8 space). 20 way DIP Switch Bank (4+4+2+4+6) LF EQ Low Mids Hz Up Mid Highs Low Mid Contour: a shelving filter can
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Hi-Mid Shelf Boost/Cut: a shelving filter between 1kHz and 3KHz can be set to +2, +1dB, flat, -1dB, -2dB, to take account 5.0: A GUIDE TO SETTING THE EQUALISATION of room characteristics and personal preference. Editing news broadcast material is often easier with an increased output in this band. Figure 6 shows the range of adjustment in this area controlled by DIP switches 11 to 14. Assess the monitoring conditions and consider these 4 main factors: 1. The environment: free space (4pi), half
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Quarter Space (Pi): An example of quarter space would be with speakers mounted on stands in a corner, or on the meter Notes bridge against a wall or mounted on small stands or shelves against a wall. Also typical PC/Mac editing in a confined space on a desk near a wall. This is usually also a close field situation. Follow the DIP settings below for Quarter Space and adjust for the listening distance accordingly. Adjust the LF-Q settings to balance the system. 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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MID AND HIGH EQ SETTINGS RT60 Decay Time: An estimation of the RT60 decay time above 1kHz within the monitoring environment will help to set the mid and high frequency equalisation. Hard surfaces in general and particularly if close to the speakers will increase the amount of reverberent energy to direct energy above 1kHz (RT60 above 500mS) and may justify setting the mid or high EQ (or both) to -1dB. Absorbent surfaces in general and particularly if close to the speakers (RT60 below 200mS) wi
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The speaker axis (shown on the diagram) should be aimed at the halfway point between your furthest forward and the furthest back listening positions (as indicated by the two heads on the diagram). This is typically a range of about 24" (600mm). If you Now, if you were to follow the all too common practice of lying your two way monitors on their side to give you better sight lines can, you should line your ears up with the vertical speaker axis (half way between the woofer and the tweeter). Remem
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7.0: PERFORMANCE DATA R6D ON AXIS ANECHOIC FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 1m R66D ON AXIS ANECHOIC FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 1m R8D ON AXIS ANECHOIC FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 1m 18 19
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8.0: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9.0: DIMENSIONS SYSTEM R6D R8D R66D 381.0mm 15” Frequency response (1) 60Hz – 51 kHz 46Hz-51kHz 47Hz-51kHz 210.0mm 339.5mm 1 8 /4” 3 13 /8” Maximum SPL (2) 115dB 118dB 117dB R6D Distortion <0.5% <0.4% <0.4% Dispersion (@-6dB) 90 degrees 90 degrees 90 degrees Drive unit LF/MID 165mm (6") multi fibre paper 2 x 165mm (6") multi fibre paper 200mm (8") multi fibre paper pulp pulp cone pulp cone cone 340.0mm 3 WideBand™ HF 25mm (1") titanium dome 25mm (1") titanium dome 2
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10.0: SERVICING 10.1: CABINET FINISH 11.0: WARRANTY To remove marks and scuffs use a soft brush. If necessary, a little warm water and detergent can be used but under no NO MAINTENANCE OF THE REVEAL 6D, 8D & 66D MONITORS IS NECESSARY. circumstances use a solvent or abrasive cleaner. All components are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of manufacture, subject to the absence of, or evidence of, misuse, overload or accidental damage. For further information please contact your de
