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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Akai Professional RPM500 bi-amplified studio monitors. The RPM line of
loudspeakers build on Akai Professional's legacy of high performance studio monitors, with the dual-
driver design providing accurate, high-resolution playback that is free of audible distortion and
coloration. This allows you to hear everything that is in your source recordings so that you can create
better mixes.
Even if you are experienced with recording and mixing, please take a moment to read through this
guide. It will give you valuable information about how to set up your RPM500 monitors and will help
you get the most out of your new purchase.
Box Contents
RPM500 Studio Monitor (1)
IEC Power Cable (1)
Isolation Pad (1)
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the Akai
Professional website: akaipro.com.
For additional product support, visit akaipro.com/support.
Specifications
Frequency response
Crossover frequency
Low-frequency amplifier power
High-frequency amplifier power
LF cutoff
MF boost
HF trim
Acoustic space
Maximum signal-to-noise
(dynamic range)
Polarity
Input impedance
Input sensitivity
Power
Protection
Cabinet
Size (width x height x depth)
Weight (monitor + power cable)
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
50 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 dB)
2.6 kHz
50 W with 20-gauge wiring to this transducer
40 W with 20-gauge wiring to this transducer
flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
In/Out of 2 dB centered at 2 kHz
+2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB above 3 kHz
0dB, -2dB, and -4dB
> 97 dB (typical A-weighted)
Positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
100 mV pink noise input produces 92 dBA output SPL at 1 meter with
volume control at maximum
factory-programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V ~50/60Hz
RF interference, output current limiting; over-temperature; transient
on/off protection to prevent speaker "pops"; subsonic filter; external
mains fuse
Front and rear baffle 1" MDF with 0.75" MDF wrap. Black lacquer paint
on enclosure with soft touch black paint on curved front plate.
7.5" x 13" x 9"
190 mm x 330 mm x 230 mm
17.63 lbs./unit
8 kg/unit
2
Above specifications subject to change without notice.
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