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The XMC-1 Menu System
Once you have set the basic parameters for each preset (Speaker Size, Crossover Points, and Level
Trims), you can use the XMC-1's powerful Parametric EQ filters and convenient Tone Controls
to customize the sound just the way you want. Both the Tone Controls and the Parametric EQ
filters may be used at the same time, giving you the precision and flexibility of Parametric EQ for
detailed adjustments combined with the convenient sweeping tonal corrections offered by Tone
Controls.
System EQ | Tone Presets (Tone Controls)
Note: The Tone presets apply to all speakers (in the preset you are currently configuring).
Each speaker preset has its own independent set of Tone presets.
Bass Level & Frequency Controls
The Bass Level Control is used to alter the relative level of the bass for all speakers by up to
+/- 12 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
The Bass Frequency Control allows you to configure the turnover frequency for the Bass Level
Control to any frequency between 40 Hz and 400 Hz.
Treble Level & Frequency Controls
The Treble Level Control is used to alter the relative level of the treble for all speakers by up to
+/- 12 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
The Treble Frequency Control allows you to configure the turnover frequency for the Treble Level
Control to any frequency between 500 Hz and 10 kHz.
Parametric EQ Filters
Note: There are 11 independent bands of full parametric equalization for EACh speaker in
EACh of the two presets.
Note: If you're not familiar with using a parametric equalizer, you should understand that
EACh band in a parametric equalizer can be configured to affect a wider or narrower range of
frequencies. Even though the XMC-1 provides 11 bands of pEQ for each speaker, because of the
combination of power and flexibility you get with parametric controls, you may only need to
use one or two bands to make the required adjustments in a given situation. In fact, for various
technical reasons, it's actually better to use the fewest bands you can to produce the necessary
result.
The Test Tone Generator used to adjust the parametric equalizers generates a pure sine wave at a
single configurable frequency.
Note: The actual sound level at which the test tones will play in your listening room will depend
on the gain of your amplifiers and the efficiency of your speakers. The spl values shown for the
different test signal output levels are estimates based on typical amplifier gain and speaker
efficiency; always select the setting that produces the appropriate level with your equipment.
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