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S T U D I O R E F E R E N C E M O N I T O R S
Two-way Active Ribbon Reference Monitor
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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products
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Instrucciones de seguridad / Istruzioni di Sicurezza PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero pretende advertir al usuario de la presenc
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Copyright 2004 - 2005, Samson Technologies Corp. v5.1 - Printed August, 2005 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com
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Table of Contents ENGLISH Momente der Reflexion 30 Introduction 2 Rubicon R5a und R6a anschließen 31 Rubicon R5a and R6a Features 3 Rubicon R5a and R6a Layout 4 Rubicon R5a und R6a Schnellanschlüsse 31 Rubicon R5a und R6a betreiben 32 Front View Layout 4 Rubicon R5a und R6a Bedienfeld 32 Rear Panel Layout - R5a 5 Rubicon R5a und R6a ans Stromnetz anschließen 32 Rubicon R5a and R6a Layout 6 Rubicon R5a und R6a betreiben 33 Rear Panel Layout - R6a 6 Setting up the Rubicon R5a and R6a 7 Anschluss
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Rubicon R5a and R6a Studio Reference Monitors by Samson Audio. The Samson Rubicon R5a and R6a are self-powered near-field monitors featuring boisterous power, superior electronics, robust woofers and advanced designed velocity ribbon tweeters. The proper implementation of these elements in each model results in a monitor with a linear response from bottom to top with tight lows and articulate highs. Both models feature Samson's proprietary 1 x 2-inc
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ENGLISH Rubicon R5a and R6a Features The Samson Rubicon R5a and R6a reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features: • T wo-way, active ribbon studio monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing extremely accurate moni- toring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications. • The Rubicon 5 a employs a 5.0” Copolymer Butyl Surround woofer, and the Rubicon R6a, a 6.5” Copolymer B
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Rubicon R5a and R6a Layout Front View Layout �� � � � � � 1 1” X 2” RIBBON TWEETER - Planer ribbon trans- 4 TUNED PORT - Quiet port design offering linear ducer provides low distortion with a linear high extended low frequency response. frequency response resulting in a clear, precise and sweet top end. 5 ENCLOSURE - Rigid MDF construction. 2 POWER LED - Blue LED illuminates indicating the 6 FINISH - Sleek black textured finish. unit is powered on, ready for operation. 3 LOW FREQUENCY
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ENGLISH Rubicon R5a and R6a Layout Rear Panel Layout - R5a 4 RCA – Used to connect signals from unbalanced, 1 VOLUME - Controls the amount of output level. –10dBV devices. 2 RIBBON LEVEL CONTROL – Four-position 5 POWER SWITCH – Main power switch. switch used to adjust the high frequency response providing customized voicing. 6 A C INLET - Connect the supplied IEC power cable here. 3 1/4-INCH PHONE – Balance TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) 1/4-inch phone plug used to connect balanced or u
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Rubicon R5a and R6a Layout Rear Panel Layout - R6a 4 R CA – Used to connect signals from unbalanced, 1 RIBBON LEVEL – Four-position switch used –10dBV devices. to adjust the high frequency response (in 2dB increments). 5 1/4-INCH PHONE – Balance TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) 1/4-inch phone plug used to connect 2 V OLUME - Controls the amount of output level. balanced or unbalanced +4dBu line level signals. 3 XLR INPUT - Balanced, +4dBu line level input is 6 PO WER SWITCH – Main power swit
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ENGLISH Setting up the Rubicon R5a and R6a Background on the Rubicon R5a and R6a Studio Reference Monitor The Rubicon R5a and R6a are self-powered near-field reference monitors, featuring robust power, advanced electronics and custom designed drive units. For pristine high’s, the Rubicon 5a and 6a boast a 1-inch by 2- inch velocity ribbon tweeter. The Rubicon ribbon tweeters are constructed using a Kapton diaphragm with vaporized aluminum applied to the surface. The diaphragm is then set betw
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Setting up the Rubicon R5a and R6a Positioning the Rubicon R5a and R6a - continued Speaker Orientation The Rubicon R5a and R6a’s can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position. When using the monitors in the horizontal position, be certain to place the left and right side tweeters on the outer most sides. (Figure 2) This will improve the stereo imaging and bass response by increasing the coupling of the low-end drivers. Figure 2. A Moment of Reflection When choosing the height of y
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ENGLISH Connecting the Rubicon R5a and R6a Rubicon R5a and R6a Quick Connections Note: Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “last on first off” rule of power amplifiers (and pow- ered monitors). When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your mixer and any other outboard gear on, and then last turn your Rubicon R5a or R6a’s on. When powering down, turn your Rubicon R5a or R6a’s off first and then your mixer and outboard gear. The Rubicon R5a and R
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Operating the Rubicon R5a and R6a Rubicon R5a and R6a Control Panel The Rubicon R5a and R6a’s rear control panels are where you will make your connections for both AC power and audio signals. The rear panel also contains the controls to make adjustments to the overall volume and frequency response curve. The following section details the rear panel controls and connec- tions. Powering the Rubicon R5a and R6a Since the Rubicon R5a and R6a are active studio monitors with an on-board power ampli
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ENGLISH Operating the Rubicon R5a and R6a Rubicon R5a and R6a Control Panel - continued RIBBON LEVEL CONTROL 3 6 7 5 The four-position Ribbon Level control switch is used to adjust the monitors’ high-frequency response, providing four equalization curves to select from. By using the Ribbon Level control, the Rubicon’s high 4 1 2 frequency response is adjusted with the application of a high-end tilt (equalization circuit) centered at 12kHz, with selectable levels of –2dB, 0dB (flat), + 2dB and
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Connecting to the Resolv120a Subwoofer Rubicon R5a and R6a with Mono Sub Adding a subwoofer and extended low frequency response to your Rubicon R5a or R6a system is easy using the Rubicon R5a or R6a’s LINE LEVEL inputs. Below is a typical system set-up using the Samson RESOLV 120a or Sub88 with a mixer and a pair of Rubicon R6a satellite speakers. The Rubicon R5a and R6a’s inputs utilize industry standard RCA connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section “Rubicon R5a and R6a
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FRANÇAIS Introduction Merci d’avoir porté votre choix sur les moniteurs de studio Samson Rubicon R5a et R6a. Les moni- teurs de proximité Rubicon R5a et R6a sont actifs et combinent une puissance très élevée, des sys- tèmes électroniques de qualité supérieure, des Woofers robustes ainsi que des Tweeters à ruban novateurs. Les moniteurs Rubicon ont été spécialement conçus pour offrir une réponse linéaire sur toute l’étendue du spectre sonore, ainsi que des graves précis et des aigus ciselés. Le
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Caractéristiques des moniteurs Rubicon R5a et R6a Les moniteurs de référence Samson Rubicon R5a et R6a offrent une réponse linéaire et précise tout en restant très agréables à l’écoute. Voici quelques-unes de leurs caractéristiques générales : • Moniteur de studio actif deux voies avec baffle accordé et Tweeter à ruban offrant une écoute extrême- ment fidèle pour les studios d’enregistrement, de post-production et les applications multi-média. • Woofer de 127 mm (5 pouces) avec suspension en
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FRANÇAIS Présentation des moniteurs Rubicon R5a et R6a FACE AVANT �� � � � � � 1 T WEETER À RUBAN (25 mm par 50 mm) - 4 B AFFLE - Baffle à panneaux de particules MDF. Transducteur à ruban permettant une réponse linéaire des hautes fréquences avec très peu de 5 ÉVENT ACCORDÉ - Évent accordé offrant une distorsion, pour des aigus riches, clairs et précis. réponse linéaire étendue dans les basses fré- quences. 2 VOYANT D’ALIMENTATION - Voyant Led bleu indiquant que le moniteur est sous tensi
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Présentation des moniteurs Rubicon R5a et R6a FACE ARRIÈRE - R5a 4 ENTRÉE RCA – Entrée permettant la connexion de 1 V OLUME - Détermine le niveau général. signaux asymétriques à –10 dBV. 2 RIBBON LEVEL – Commutateur quatre positions 5 INTERR UPTEUR SECTEUR – Interrupteur secteur servant à régler la réponse dans les hautes fré- principal. quences. 6 EMBASE SECTEUR - Embase servant à connecter le 3 ENTRÉE JA CK 6,35 mm – Jack stéréo 6,35 mm cordon secteur fourni. symétrique (pointe, bag
