Setting Up The Studio Gt - Samson Studio GT Owner's Manual

Setting Up the Studio GT

Background on the Studio GT Active Monitors with Studio Interface
The Studio GT are near field reference monitors featuring a custom designed, 4-inch
copolymer, low frequency driver and a 25mm silk dome tweeters, employing a ferro-
fluid cooled voice coil and neodymium magnet. The monitors' crossover has been
carefully designed with high quality components ensuring a linear frequency and
phase response. The Studio GT enclosures are constructed from MDF (Medium Density
Fiberboard) and are finished in scuff resistant, textured vinyl covering. The monitors'
enclosures also include tuned vent ports that provide extended low-end response,
and with a low turbulence design, the low frequency driver can move freely with
minimal effect on the overall impedance. On the front panel, you'll find two XLR ¼"
input channels with Gain controls, two 3.5mm Headphone output jacks, Headphone
and Speaker Volume controls, Direct Monitoring STEREO/MONO switch, and MIX
control. On the rear of one enclosure, you'll find Studio GT's connection panel, which
features an RCA unbalanced input, 3.5mm Aux input, USB "B" style connector and AC
power inlet. Input and output signals are connected to Studio GT's internal stereo
power module, providing 20 watts per channel through passive crossovers.
Positioning the Studio GT
Near field monitoring has become the choice of many engineers in large and small
studios because it minimizes the effect of room acoustics. This is especially important
in today's project studios since the budget for room acoustics is often minimal. By
positioning the reference monitors in the near field (close to the listeners), you can
greatly reduce the effects of room acoustics. The most important considerations when
evaluating the effects of room acoustics are reflective surfaces that are around the
monitoring area. These can include flat tabletops, glass mirrors or framed pictures,
large open walls and even the surface of your mixing console. Most reflecting sound
will eventually reach the listening position, but since it is slightly delayed from the
direct source, the result is random cancellation of some frequencies, or comb filtering.
If possible, remove any and all reflective surfaces from the vicinity of the studio
monitors. You may also want to hang some acoustic foam on walls that are close to
the monitors. When positioning the monitors, you'll want to set up what is commonly
referred to as the "mix triangle. " In this ideal configuration, the space between the left
and right monitor is equal to the distance from the listener to each monitor, forming
an equilateral triangle.
Equal Distance
Prime Listening Spot
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