Xlr Balanced Connection; Trs Balanced/Unbalanced Connection; Connecting To Preamp Or Computer Outputs; Speaker Placement - M-Audio BX8 D3 User Manual

Setup
The configuration and placement of your BX8 D3 monitors on speaker stands or your desktop
workstation may affect the performance of the speakers. Use the following tips to achieve the
best performance out of your BX8 D3 monitors.
Tip: If possible, place your BX8 D3 monitors on speaker stands instead of your desktop. Desks
tend to resonate sympathetically at low frequencies and may adversely affect the bass
response of your monitors. If speaker stands are not possible due to space restrictions and you
notice a buildup in bass, try placing the monitors on isolation pads to acoustically de-couple
the monitors from the desk.

XLR Balanced Connection

Assure that the power switch of the BX8 D3 is turned off and that the volume control of the
BX8 D3 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to the
balanced input of the BX8 D3.

TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection

Assure that the power switch of the BX8 D3 is turned to off and that the volume control of the
BX8 D3 is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS
unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the BX8 D3.

Connecting to Preamp or Computer Outputs

Before connecting, make sure the output device's power has been turned off. Plug the XLR
balanced, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corresponding output connectors of a
pre‑amplifier, audio interface, mixer, computer, or game console.

Speaker Placement

The placement of your speakers has a huge
impact on how well they will perform in your
studio. Although nearfield studio monitors are
designed to be more forgiving when it comes
to placement, you should do your best to make
sure they form an equilateral triangle relative to
your head. In other words, make sure that each
speaker is equally distant from both your head
as well as the other speaker. Once each
speaker has been placed, rotate the speakers
slightly so that the drivers are pointing toward
the listener.
Take a look at the diagram on the right. Notice
that the distance from the listener's head to
each speaker is the same as the distance
between the left and right speakers. Also note
that the speakers are turned slightly so that the
drivers are facing the listener. This is an ideal
setup but if it is not practical (or possible) to do
this, try to match this setup as closely as
possible.
Left Speaker
Listener
The speakers and listener should
be at the three corners of a
triangle having equal length sides.
Right Speaker
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