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Samson Resolv A5 Owner's Manual

A series active studio monitors
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  • Page 1 Series...
  • Page 2 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"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Resolv A Series Connections ......12 Copyright 2008, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed February, 2008 v1 Samson Technologies Corp.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www. samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

  • Page 5: Resolv A Series Features

    The Samson Resolv A Series reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of their main features: • Two-way, active studio monitor with ported, tuned enclosure, providing extremely accurate monitoring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.

  • Page 6: Resolv A Series Layout

    Resolv A Series Layout Front view Layout 1. 1 .25–INCH SILK-DOME TWEETER – Silk-dome tweeter with Ferro fluid cooled neodymium magnet provides low distortion with a linear high frequency response resulting in a clear, precise and sweet top end. 2. P OWER LED - Red LED illuminates indicating the unit is powered on, ready for operation.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Layout - R8A

    Rear Panel Layout - A8a 1. H IGH FREquENCy LEvEL – Four-position switch used to adjust the high frequency response (in 3dB increments). 2. v OLuME - Controls the amount of output level. 3. X LR INPuT (A6 AND A8 ONLy) - Balanced, +4dBu line level input is connected here via standard XLR (microphone) cable.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Resolv A Series

    Setting up the Resolv A Series Background on the Resolv A Series Studio Reference Monitor The Resolv A Series are self-powered, 2-way, near-field reference monitors, featuring robust power, advanced electronics and custom designed drive units. For pristine highs, the Resolv A Series boasts a 1.25-inch silk dome tweeter, set upon a custom designed waveguide. The tweeter’s voice coil is cooled with Ferrofluid and the use of an external heat sink adds to its increased power handling.
  • Page 9 Positioning the Resolv A Series - continued Speaker Orientation The Resolv A Series can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position, however for best results they should be set up in the vertical position. When using the monitors in the horizontal position, be certain to place the left and right side tweeters on the outer most sides.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Resolv A Series

    Connecting the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series 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 Resolv A Series on.

  • Page 11: Operating The Resolv A Series

    Operating the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series Control Panel The Resolv A Series 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.
  • Page 12 Operating the Resolv A Series Resolv A Series Control Panel - continued HIGH FREquENCy LEvEL CONTROL The four-position High Frequency Level control switch is used to adjust the monitor's high-frequency response, providing four equalization curves to select from. By using the High Frequency Level con- trol, the Resolv A Series’...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Rubicon R10S Subwoofer

    Adding a subwoofer and extended low frequency response to your Resolv A Series's system is easy using the Resolv A Series LINE LEVEL inputs. Below is a typical system set-up using the Samson Rubicon R10s with a mixer and a pair of Resolv A Series satellite speakers. The Resolv A Series inputs utilize industry standard RCA and XLR connectors.

  • Page 14: Resolv A Series Connections

    Resolv A Series Connections Resolv A Series Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the Resolv A Series, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. RCA to RCA Cable Un-Balanced 1/4” to 1/4” Cable Balanced 1/4”...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    A5 Specifications Transducers: woofer ....5” , (127mm) woven carbon fiber woofer with butyl surround, tweeter ....1.25-inch (31.75mm) silk dome , ferro-fluid cooled tweeter Frequency response: .
  • Page 16 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...

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