Adam A7 Manuale utente
A7 Nearfield Monitor
Operation Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
A7
English / deutsch
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio A7 neareld monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio
perfection. With the A7 you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker
system that allows you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This mo-
nitor meets highest expectations in sound quality and craftmansship.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new
ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,
handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully
to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems.
The A7 is a compact neareld monitor. It is perfectly suited for small con-
trol rooms, recording vehicles and post-production suites-an ideal tool for
situations where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a
small footprint is required.
The A7 is a two-way ported active system that uses a single ART tweeter,
ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency resolution
media formats, and a conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover
frequency of 2.2 kHz. Each section uses an individual amp with continuous
output of up to 50 Watts (RMS).
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t hesi-
tate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.
For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,
complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please
visit our website:
www.adam-audio.com
We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish
you many delightful hours with them.
The ADAM Audio Team
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Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions .........................4-5
2. Quick Start .....................................6
2.1 Important Information ....................6
2.2 Quick Start A7 ...............................6
3. Speaker Placement ........................7-9
3.1 Vertical set up ................................7
3.2 Horizontal set up ............................7
3.3 Tweeter at height of ears ...............8
3.4 The Stereo Triangle ........................8
3.5 Surround placement ......................9
3.5 Mecanical adjustments ..................9
4. Speaker Adjustments .....................10-11
4.1 Control panel .................................10
4.2 Tweeter level ..................................10
4.3 Room EQs ......................................11
5. Maintenance ..................................12
6. Transportation / Package ..............12
7. Environmental Information .............12
8. EU Declaration of Conformity ........13
9. Limited Warranty ............................14
9.1 Terms and Conditions ....................14
9.2 How to claim ..................................14
10. Front & rear view ............................15
11. Technical data ................................15
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1. Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your
system. Keep the instructions for future reference. Please heed the
warnings and follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the loudspeaker.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated
with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one sup-
plied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components must
always be used.
Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specied. Never
bypass any fuse.
Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting any
cables, or when cleaning any components.
Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic eld. Do not ply with
magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose this product to rain or
moisture, never wet the inside with any liquid and never pour or spill liquids
directly onto this unit. Please do not put any objects lled with liquids (e.g.
vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
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1. Safety Instructions
Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers.
They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.
Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never op-
erate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.
Assure free airow behind the speakers to maintain sufcient cooling.
Never use ammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio compo-
nents.
Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer’s ven-
tilation ports.
The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of
the device should be easily accessible.
To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from
the AC receptacle.
High SPL’s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the loud-
speakers when using them at high volumes.
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2. Quick Start
Important Information for set up
After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the system to accli-
mate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect the speaker for
approximately an hour.
We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance.
It is important to ensure the speakers stand rmly on a solid ground!
We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The original pack-
aging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 6., p. 12).
Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to achieve optimum
sonic performance.
Quick Start
Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the pow-
er source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system is
switched off and set the level controls fully counterclockwise.
Connect your sound sources or mixing console to the speaker. Verify which
type of connector to use. The RCA connectors are designed to receive
unbalanced, the XLR connector balanced signals. If both choices are
available, use balanced wiring. You will nd the connector wiring printed on
the speaker’s rear panel.
Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply you
use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power source!
Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power cables
to two AC sockets.
Switch on the main on/off switches on the front panel of the loudspeakers.
Make sure that the line out level (volume) of your stereo is either at a low level
or all the way off. Then, switch on your audio system.
Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
2.1
2.2
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3. Speaker Placement
Please make sure that there are no obstacles in the way from the monitor to
your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
Vertical set up
Horizontal set up
If you choose to use your speakers in horizontal position as indicated below,
please make sure that the set up is mirror symmetrical, i.e. that the tweeters
both face either the outsides or the insides. This is crucial for a precise stereo
signal.
g 2: horizontal / mirror symmetrical set up
3.1
so:
or so:
3.2
The A7 has been designed for a
vertical set up. The speakers must
be positioned on a rm ground or a
stand.
Please note that vibrating parts of
nearby objects can mask the sound.
g 1: vertical set up
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3. Speaker Placement
Tweeter at the height of ears
The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears. In
case you need to position the speaker in a signicant lower or higher position,
the monitor should be angled accordingly.
g 3: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling
The Stereo Triangle
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum
listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This
means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary
equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other
two points of this triangle (see g. 4).
The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
3.3
3.4
g. 4: Stereo Triangle
• both loudspeaker and the listening
spot should be a equilateral triangle
• approx. the same distances
between loudspeakers and the lou-
dspeakers / the listening spot
• alignment towards listening spot
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3. Speaker Placement
Surround Placement
Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based on
a circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110° (Rear
Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being the circle’s
center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended conguration may
vary depending on the purpose of the control room (music or lm). However,
it is recommended to create a symmetrical listening position with the front
side and surround speaker pointing to the listener’s ear.
The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least 40 cm to avoid early
reections, which will degrade the sound.
g 5: Surround set up
Mechanical Adjustments
If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g. drilling holes), please contact
us before doing so. Usually, we will agree and handle your warranty obliging.
3.6
3.5
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4. Speaker Adjustment
The Control Panel
On the rear side you will nd a control panel that allows detailed ne-tuning
of your loudspeakers to your particular room acoustics and personal listen-
ing preferences. The following tips are intended to assist you at using the
controls in the best manner.
Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the overall
sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the con-
trols with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar record-
ings.
Tweeter Level
The voltage gain of the tweeter amplier (and therefore the complete tweeter
level) can be varied in a ±4 dB range. In case you have a considerably damped
room or if there is a special sound you are after, this control will serve you
well.
g. 6:
Inputs / Controls
RCA Input (unbalanced)
XLR Input (balanced)
Room EQ < 150 Hz
Room EQ > 6 kHz
Tweeter Level
4.1
4.2
ANALOG INPUTS CONTROLS
g. 7:
Tweeter Level
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