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- Page 1 Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT High-Definition Near Field Studio Monitors Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview — 1 Introduction — 1 Product Registration — 2 What’s in the Box — 2 Companion PreSonus Products — 3 Hookup — 4 Rear Panel Connections and Controls — 4 Inputs — 4 2.1.1 Power — 4 2.1.2... -
Page 3: Overview
We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your Eris XT-series studio monitors. About this manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize... -
Page 4: Product Registration
Product Registration PreSonus is committed to delivering the best experience for our customers. My PreSonus is a one-stop portal for all our registered customers’ needs. From your my PreSonus account, you can view all your PreSonus hardware and software registrations; contact support; track orders and more. -
Page 5: Companion Presonus Products
Owner’s Manual Companion PreSonus Products Thanks for choosing PreSonus! As a solutions company, we believe the best way to take care of our customers (that’s you) is to ensure that you have the best possible experience from the beginning of your signal chain to the end. To achieve this goal, we’ve prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these... -
Page 6: Hookup
Hookup Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Rear Panel Connections and Controls Owner’s Manual Hookup Rear Panel Connections and Controls Inputs 2.1.1 Line-level Inputs. The Eris XT studio monitors provide a choice of three line- level input types: balanced XLR, balanced ¼” TRS, and unbalanced RCA. Do not connect more than one source to your Eris XT studio monitors simultaneously. -
Page 7: Acoustic Tuning Controls
Power User Tip: If you are using a subwoofer that doesn’t feature a variable low pass filter, like the PreSonus Temblor T10 provides, you will use this control to set the crossover point for your 2.1 system. For information on configuring a 2.1 system in the studio,... -
Page 8: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Hookup Diagrams Owner’s Manual Acoustic Space. Cuts the level of all frequencies below 800 Hz by either -4 dB or -2 dB to compensate for the bass boost that naturally occurs when a speaker is placed near a wall or a corner. -
Page 9: Advanced Setup With Monitor Controller And Speaker Switching
Hookup Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Hookup Diagrams Owner’s Manual Advanced Setup with Monitor Controller and Speaker Switching 2.2.2 Audio Interface (Studio 68c) Monitor Controller (Central Station Plus) POWER Power 12-18VDC 10Watts Sceptre S6 Eris E5 XT... -
Page 10: Application Guide
Application Guide Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Monitor Placement and Acoustic Space Settings Owner’s Manual Application Guide Monitor Placement and Acoustic Space Settings Speakers 8” to 12” from wall Before placing your studio monitors in your mixing environment, position your desk or monitor stands so that your speakers will be at least 8 to 12 inches away from walls and corners. -
Page 11: Monitor Placement And Acoustic Space Settings
Application Guide Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Monitor Placement and Acoustic Space Settings Owner’s Manual If possible, your mix position should be placed on the center of a wall as this will provide a more balanced listening position. Place your speakers so that they are the same distance from the sides of the room. -
Page 12: Calibrating Using 85 Db Spl "Standard" Reference
The monitors should be angled, or “toed in, ” so that they are each directed to an ear, rather than pointed straight ahead. Ideally, near-field studio monitors like the Eris XT-series should be placed so that the high-frequency drivers (commonly known as ‘tweeters’) are at the same height as your ears when you are seated in the mix position. - Page 13 Application Guide Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Calibrating Using 85 dB SPL “Standard” Reference Owner’s Manual You should calibrate the right and left monitors independently to ensure that both monitors are set to the same acoustic level. This will ensure that your stereo mixes are balanced and will translate well across different speaker systems.
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Page 14: Resources
Resources Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT Technical Specifications Owner’s Manual Resources Technical Specifications Inputs 1- Balanced XLR 1- Balanced ¼” TRS 1- Unbalanced RCA Performance E5XT E7XT E8XT Frequency Response 48 Hz to 20 kHz... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
The E5XT uses a T1L fuse. The Eris E7XT and E8XT use a T2L fuse. If the fuse blows again, you will need to contact PreSonus for a repair. No audio. If your Eris XT studio monitor appears to power on but you hear no sound when playing audio from your audio source (the lights are on but nobody’s home), first make sure that the cable connecting your... - Page 16 Integration, and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S.
- Page 17 Eris XT-Series E5 XT / E7 XT / E8 XT High-Definition Near Field Studio Monitors Owner’s Manual 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 70-52000134-B www.presonus.com...
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