Speaker Connections; Signal Cable Options; Placement - ATC P4 Four User Manual

Speaker Connector
Type: CON-UN-06103
A:Bass 1+
B:Bass 2+
C:Mid+
D:HF+
Speaker Connections are made via an 8-pin high capacity connector as shown above.
The two figures below show the normal connections for a balanced and an unbalanced
configuration. A balanced XLR to XLR connection will have very few problems.
unbalanced XLR to Phono connection, it is possible that there may be problems with earth loops
B
ALANCED CABLE
U
NBALANCED CABLE
Perfection is not an option here, often the monitors will be installed in rooms which are
comfortable to sit and talk in. A mixture of carpets, curtains and soft furnishings will see to it that
middle and high frequencies are reasonably well controlled. There may however be low frequency
problems, either too much or too little bass. To avoid or minimise these effects the monitors
should be kept away from corners or walls – start with 1 metre from the side walls and 2 metres
from the back. All rooms vary and it is a good idea to experiment with both the listening and
speaker position until a good compromised is reached.
requirements are often very different. Please consult with an experienced acoustician.
A
G:Bass 1-
G
B
H:Bass 2-
F C
H
F:Mid-
E D
E:HF-
S
I G N A L
Speaker output
C
A B L E
causing hum. There are many
ways to eliminate this problem.
A good starting point is to
disconnect the screen from the
phono end. This may help on
pre-amps
insulated (ie: have no earth).
OR disconnect the screen at the
monitor XLR. This will make the
pre-amp the reference for the
earthing
P
L A C E M E N T
For professional installations the
O
P T I O N S
With an
that are double
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