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QUICK SET UP
For those who know what an active nearfield monitor is, and have used broadly similar technology before, please at least read
the following sections 1.2, 2.2 and 3.4 before doing anything else. We want you to be able to successfully unpack, set up and
turn on your Ellipse Monitors without damaging them or your ears. Please do read all the other information and advice sections
when you get around to it, to get the most from this very capable system.
1.0: INTRODUCTION
The Ellipse 8 is a state of the art studio monitor of immense ability, designed by Tannoy to exceed the performance expectations
of the audio professional, integrating unique technology with such acoustic benefits as to ensure that there is much more to
Ellipse than innovative styling.
The incorporation of the exceptional point source Tannoy Dual Concentric™ driver, leading edge electronics and the Tannoy
SuperTweeter™ ensures that Ellipse represents a unique WIDEBAND™ technology integrated solution, which is aimed at
satisfying the most exacting studio monitoring applications.
1.1: APPLICATIONS
Project studios
Broadcast control rooms
TV control rooms
Music studios recording and mixing
Post-production
CD mastering
Surround mixing
1.2: POWER REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
• Check voltage selector is correctly set on the mains input module. The factory set voltage rating is displayed on the IEC mains
input module on the rear panel - See fig 1 (Page 4).
• Check that this setting is correct for your area before powering up the system. If it is incorrect, please change over to the
alternative setting - See fig 2 (Page 4).
• At the same time as resetting the voltage the mains fuse must also be changed to the appropriate current rating that matches
the operating voltage - See fig 3 (Page 4).
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