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- Page 1 Mid/Main monitor user guide IB2S XBD-AII IB2S-AII MB3 XBD-A MB3-A BB6 XBD-A BB6-A QB1 XBD-A QB1-A IB2S-AII QB1-A BB6 XBD-A MB3 XBD-A IB2S XBD-AII QB1 XBD-A Advanced Transmission Line...
- Page 2 This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of The Professional Monitor Company Limited. The Professional Monitor Company Limited will not assume responsibility for errors that may appear in this document. Information may be subject to change.
- Page 3 Important Warranty Certificate Please take a few moments to complete the warranty card at the back of this booklet (or register at www.pmc-speakers.com) as this not only records the purchase of your loudspeakers, but also provides you with an opportunity to make suggestions and provide feedback directly to PMC.
- Page 4 A message from Peter & Oliver Thomas Peter Thomas Owner Oliver Thomas Head Of Design Our sole aim while designing loudspeakers is to recreate the true essence of an artist’s intention, combining the maximum possible sonic resolution with solid engineering principles. We believe that the same loudspeaker can be used throughout the entire audio chain, from composer to studio or film stage, post-production or mastering and then, finally, the consumer.
- Page 5 Congratulations - You have joined the elite PMC: the authority for quality sound. UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP Stevie Wonder Over more than two decades PMC has earned an unrivalled reputation for creating the world’s finest professional loudspeakers. Pinewood Studios Thomas Newman Simply put, loudspeakers...
- Page 6 User guide Contents General usage guidelines Introduction Specifications – IB2, MB3, BB6 & QB1 – How the Advanced Transmission Line works PMC’s ATL ™ System description – IB2, MB3, BB6 & QB1 User EQ options Connections Running in Accessories Positioning...
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Page 7: General Usage Guidelines
General usage guidelines Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Heed all electrical safety warnings, including any on the loudspeakers themselves. Do not use the loudspeakers near water. Sufficient clearances and free flow of air are required around the control1200 and the power2400. - Page 8 Together, our IB, MB, BB and QB reference monitor series comprise the world-class PMC Mid/Main Monitor range — a quartet of fully active three-way studio designs combining custom PMC-designed drivers, Class-D electronics, carefully engineered DSP control and the company’s proprietary ATL ™...
- Page 9 IB2S-AII Specification Type Active 3-way, single-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 25Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 125dB @1metre Effective length 2.4m (8ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 250mm/ 10” PMC Carbon Fibre/ Nomex™ piston driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft-dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft-dome tweeter with acoustic radiator Amplifier power LF 1 x 1200Wrms MF 1 x 550Wrms HF 1 x 275Wrms...
- Page 10 IB2S XBD-AII Specification Type Active 3-way, single-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 25Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 128dB @1metre Effective length 2 x 2.4m (8ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 2 x 250mm/ 10” PMC Carbon Fibre/ Nomex™ piston driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft-dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft-dome tweeter with acoustic radiator...
- Page 11 MB3-A Specification Type Active 3-way, single-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 20Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 126dB @1metre Effective length 3m (10ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF PMC 310mm (12-inch) Radial™ driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft-dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft-dome tweeter with acoustic radiator Amplifier power LF 1 x 1200Wrms MF 1 x 550Wrms HF 1 x 275Wrms...
- Page 12 MB3 XBD-A Specification Type Active 3-way, twin-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 20Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 129dB @1metre Effective length 2 x 3m (10ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 2 x PMC 310mm (12-inch) Radial ™...
- Page 13 BB6-A Specification Type Active 3-way, single-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 17Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 128dB @1metre Effective length 4m (13ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF PMC 380mm (15-inch) Radial ™ driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft-dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft-dome tweeter with acoustic radiator Amplifier power LF 1 x 2400Wrms MF 1 x 550Wrms HF 1 x 275Wrms...
- Page 14 BB6 XBD-A Specification Type Active 3-way, twin-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 17Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 131dB @1metre Effective length 2 x 4m (13ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 2 x PMC 380mm (15-inch) Radial ™...
- Page 15 QB1-A Specification Type Active, single cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 20Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 132dB @1metre Effective length 2.7m (8.9ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 4 x PMC 250mm/10” piston driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft dome tweeter with acoustic radiator Amplifier power LF 2 x 2400Wrms MF 1 x 550Wrms HF 1 x 275Wrms...
- Page 16 QB1 XBD-A Specification Type Active, twin-cabinet reference monitor Usable frequency response 17Hz - 25kHz Maximum SPL 132dB @1metre Effective length 2 x 2.7m (8.9ft) Crossover frequencies 380Hz & 3.8kHz Drive unit complement LF 8 x PMC 250mm/10” piston driver MF PMC hand-built 75mm soft dome driver HF PMC 34mm soft dome tweeter with acoustic radiator Amplifier power LF 4 x 2400Wrms MF 1 x 550Wrms HF 1 x 275Wrms...
- Page 17 An important benefit of the ATL ™ approach is that the air pressure inside the cabinet, loading the bass driver, is maintained.
- Page 18 System description – IB2, MB3, BB6 & QB1 The electronic heart of PMC’s mid/main protection. The sophisticated digital signal monitors is a powerful DSP stage which processing enables perfect matching between operates at a fixed sample rate of 192kHz. the three drivers’ responses and roll-off rates, The balanced analogue line input level optimising the contribution of each driver, minimising distortion, and providing a flatter and...
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Page 19: User Eq Options
User EQ options The main monitor series master cabinet remote control unit has facilities for five user-configurable equalisation presets, each of which can be named for easy recognition (eg. Frank, Geoff etc). These DSP-based user-equalisation options include LF and HF shelf responses, as shown in the graph above, each adjustable over a range of ±8dB in increments of less than 1dB, with fixed knee frequencies of 200Hz and 5kHz, respectively. - Page 20 Connections Caution To avoid potential damage, please ensure that the signal source is turned off before connecting or disconnecting your active loudspeakers. Connections The rear panels of the control1200 and power2400 carry various connectors for audio, control and mains power. Audio The electronically-balanced analogue audio input and the AES3 digital input accept 3-pin male XLR connectors, wired with Pin-1 screen (ground), Pin-2 signal positive (hot),...
- Page 21 IB2S-AII connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote control rc2 Rear of IB2S-AII XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 22 IB2S XBD-AII connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote control rc2 3-Way LF + MF + HF Speakon Speakon Banana Speakon XLR signal cables Rear of IB2S XBD-AII Speaker cable Master Speaker cable XBD Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 23 MB3-A connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote control rc2 Rear of MB3-A XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 24 MB3 XBD-A connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote 3-Way control rc2 LF + MF + HF Speakon Speakon Banana Speakon XLR signal cables Speaker cable Master Rear of MB3 XBD-A Speaker cable XBD Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 25 BB6-A connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote control rc2 Rear of BB6-A XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 26 BB6 XBD-A connections Link to next Audio in, channel digital or control1200 analog Remote control rc2 XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub) Rear of BB6-A...
- Page 27 QB1-A connections XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 28 QB1 XBD-A connections XLR signal cables Speaker cables Control cables (RJ45 or 9 pin dsub)
- Page 29 This is because the mechanical and acoustical characteristics of the bass, midrange and treble drive units alter slightly after manufacture as the flexible elements in their construction relax and reach their optimum compliancy. The ATL ™ cabinet parameters are critically designed to load the bass driver accurately only when it has reached its long-term, optimal compliancy.
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Page 30: Accessories And Options
Accessories & options Stands It is critical that monitor loudspeakers are positioned at the correct height and kept stable during operation. However, the structure and materials used to support the monitor will have a bearing on how it performs. The purpose-designed studio frame stands have been developed with extensive listening tests in both the consumer and professional environments to optimise the imaging, dynamics and overall tonal balance. - Page 31 Positioning With their unique cabinet design, wide dispersion, ultra-low distortion, and smooth bass roll-off, PMC loudspeakers are more forgiving of difficult room conditions and placement constraints than conventional designs – you will be able to achieve a superb sound throughout the room with little effort.
- Page 32 When initially positioning the loudspeakers, ideally they should be located at two of the three points of an equilateral triangle, with the listener at the third. If the monitors are spaced too far apart the stereo image will be wide but central definition will be impaired. Use a well recorded vocal track to judge the ideal placement.
- Page 33 Bass Response PMC’s main monitors can produce significant bass energy below the frequencies at which they become omnidirectional. As a consequence, it is important to consider the effect of the boundaries of the listening room when placing the monitors. The use of plinth modules can assist in fine tuning the in-room bass response.
- Page 34 Surround monitoring systems Fine tuning for perfect sound 5.1 Systems The main monitor series monitor have been designed for perfect multi-channel playback. The following diagrams show the ideal layouts. Room size and shape will often force some loudspeakers to be placed closer or further from the listening position than is ideal.
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Page 35: Operational Controls
Operational controls PMC main monitors are configured and controlled via the supplied remote control panel which has an LCD display with two rows of up to 16 characters each, plus four push buttons and a rotary control. The top push button accesses the configuration menu, with a back button to exit. - Page 36 1.2 Trigger-ON When the 12V trigger mode is set to ON in the main menu (see 3.1.3) the default standby mode display will look like this (Note: Backlight will be off, and there is no sub-menu): Actions: Buttons: MENU: If held for more than two seconds the 12V Trigger Mode is set to OFF.
- Page 37 Trigger: ON mode: shut down, and show trigger on standby mode (see 1.2). OFF mode: nothing. 3 Main Menu The main menu is shown when the MENU button is pressed in the default display, or when BACK is pressed in the setup menus. The sub-menu options which appear depend on the last shown main sub-menu (in this example power off): Sub-menus: Power off, Setup...
- Page 38 12V Trigger Mode: enter 12V Trigger Mode menu (see 3.1.3). 1: Left Master: enter Channel Settings menu (see 3.1.4). 2: Left XBD: enter Channel Settings menu (see 3.1.4). 3: Right Master: enter Channel Settings menu (see 3.1.4). 4: Right XBD: enter Channel Settings menu (see 3.1.4). 5: Centre Master: enter Channel Settings menu (see 3.1.4).
- Page 39 MUTE: a mute/un-mute command will be sent to all channels. The display backlight will flash once per second when muted. Clip: Nothing. Trigger: ON mode: system shuts down and display shows standby mode (see 1.2) Off mode: nothing. 3.1.2 Analogue Input Sensitivity Menu The analogue input sensitivity menu is shown when the SELECT button is pressed in the setup menu with analogue input sensitivity menu as active sub-menu.
- Page 40 Sub-menus: Main Source Main Trim LFE Source LFE Trim Actions: Rotary: UP/DOWN: scrolls up/down through the sub-menu list. Buttons: MENU: nothing. BACK: the setup menu appears (see 3.1). PRESET: If pressed briefly the display shows the current preset for two seconds.
- Page 41 menu appears (see 3.1.4). MUTE: a mute/un-mute command is sent to all channels. The display backlight flashes once per second when muted. Clip: Nothing. Trigger: ON mode: system shuts down and standby mode is displayed (see 1.2). OFF mode: nothing. 3.1.4.3 LFE Source Menu The LFE Source menu is shown when the SELECT button is pressed in the Channel Setting menu with LFE Source as active sub-menu.
- Page 42 Sub-menus: Preset Setup, No Preset, Preset A* to Preset E*. Actions: Rotary: UP/DOWN: scrolls up/down through the sub-menu list. Buttons: MENU: nothing. BACK: the default display appears (see 2). PRESET: If pressed briefly the current preset is displayed for two seconds. If held for more than two seconds: nothing.
- Page 43 If held for more than two seconds the preset menu appears (see 4). SELECT: depends on sub-menu. MUTE: a mute/un-mute command is sent to all channels. The display backlight flashed once per second when muted. Clip: Nothing. Trigger: ON mode: system shuts down and standby mode displayed (see 1.2). OFF mode: nothing.
- Page 44 4.1.2.1 Front LF Shelf Menu The Front LF Shelf menu is shown when the SELECT button is pressed in the preset settings menu with Front LF Shelf as active sub-menu (in this example 1), along with the current value (in this example +1.00dB). There are no sub-menus.
- Page 45 SELECT: saves value and sends to all channels. The preset settings menu appears (see 4.1.2). MUTE: a mute/un-mute command is sent to all channels. The display backlight flashes once per second when muted. Clip: Nothing. Trigger: ON mode: system shuts down and the standby mode is displayed (see 1.2). OFF mode: nothing.
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Page 48: The Pmc Range
The PMC range The PMC range of professional monitors currently spans 27 different models, from the enormous QB1 XBD-A flagship system down to the diminutive twotwo.5 active speaker. However, every monitor is designed with the same care and attention, using shared families of drive units, crossover designs and amplifiers. - Page 49 Service We are confident that your main monitors will afford many years of trouble-free listening of the highest order. However, in the unlikely event that they should require repair, all replacement parts will exactly match the performance of those originally installed, because for every loudspeaker we produce, we record the precise value of each component, along with the system response as a whole.
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Page 50: Meticulous Care And Attention
Meticulous care and attention All PMC loudspeakers are hand-built in the UK using components that are individually matched to our reference model. This includes the structural integrity of every cabinet, and the testing and recording of each individual component to guarantee adherence to our strict tolerances. -
Page 51: Warranty Online
Warranty online SIMPLY ACTIVATE YOUR 5-YEAR WARRANTY ON-LINE GO TO WWW.PMC-SPEAKERS.COM AND CLICK ON REGISTER PRODUCT WARRANTY ON-LINE If you do not have access to the internet fill in the warranty forms on pages 52 to 54, and post pages 53-54 to us. - Page 52 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE - PART 1 Your copy to keep Please complete and retain this page for your own records Product Serial No’s Date of purchase Dealer’s name Dealer’s address Town County Postcode Dealer’s Telephone No. Servicing and warranty issues – Please read the following carefully. Non-UK clients Contact your local dealer/distributor for the details of warranty repairs –...
- Page 53 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE - PART 2 PMC’s copy Please complete and return this section – or simply complete the on-line registration at www.pmc-speakers.com and click on ‘register product.’ Product Serial No’s Date of purchase Purchased from Your name Your email address Your address Town County...
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Page 54: Your Comments - Help Us Improve
Your comments — help us improve We value all of our clients’ comments. Please take a moment to help us improve. If there is one thing we should change, what would it be? Please tell us how your new PMC loudspeakers perform. Your comments may appear on the customer quotes section for this product on our website –... -
Page 55: Inspection Certificate
Inspection certificate Every component employed within a PMC product is measured, tested, matched and recorded by hand. This analysis also applies to the final product to ensure you receive an identical replica of the original reference model. Enclosure finish Assembly & Wiring Driver installation Enclosure seal Level –... - Page 56 Inspection certificate cont. Model name Hand built by Date System serial number information Master cabinets XBD cabinets control1200 power2400...
- Page 57 Notes...
- Page 58 © 2019 PMC. All rights reserved. This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of The Professional Monitor Company Limited (PMC). The information it contains is subject to change without notice. PMC assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
- Page 60 T + 44 (0) 1767 686300 E sales@pmc-speakers.com Job No. 898v4 - Jan 2021 W www.pmc-speakers.com PMC stock code 15584v4...
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