Samson 65 - Manual (Page 7)

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Setting up & Operating the RESOLV 65
Background on the Resolv65 Studio Reference Monitor
The Resolv 65 is a near field reference monitor featuring a custom designed 6.5” co-polymer low frequency driver
and a 1” titanium tweeter employing a Ferro fluid cooled, neodymium magnet. The monitor’s crossover has been
carefully designed with high quality components insuring a linear frequency and phase response. The Resolv 65
enclosure is constructed from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and is finished in scuff resistant textured paint.
The monitor’s enclosure also includes a tuned vent port that provides extended low-end response, and with low
turbulence design, the low frequency driver can move freely with minimal effect on the overall impedance. On the
rear of the enclosure you’ll find the connections are made from 5-way, gold binding posts providing convenient
hook up via banana plugs, spade lugs or stripped and tinned wire. In order to get the most output level, Resolv
65’s load impedance is 4 ohms, matching many of today’s popular power amplifiers whose maximum power out-
put is also achieved at 4 ohms.
Positioning the Resolv 65
Near field monitoring has become the choice of many engineers in large and small studios because it minimizes
the effect of room acoustics. This is especially important in today’s project studios since the budget for room
acoustics is often close to nothing. By positioning the reference monitors in the near field (close to the listeners),
you can greatly reduce the effects of room acoustics. The most important considerations when evaluating the
effects of room acoustics are reflective surfaces that are around the monitoring area. These can include flat table-
tops, glass mirrors or framed pictures, large open walls and even the surface of your mixing console. Mostly all
reflecting sound will eventually reach the listening position, but since it is slightly delayed from the direct source
the result is random cancellation of some frequencies or comb filtering. If possible, remove any and all reflective
surfaces. You may also want to hang some acoustic tiles on walls that are close to the monitors.
The Resolv 65’s can be used in either
the vertical or horizontal position. When
using the monitors in the horizontal
position, be certain to place the left and
right side tweeters on the outer most
sides. (Figure 1.) This will improve the
stereo imaging and bass response by
increasing the coupling of the low-end
drivers.
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Prime Listening Spot
Equal Distance
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
When positioning the monitors you’ll
want to set up what is commonly
referred to as the “mix triangle”. In this
ideal configuration, the space between
the left and right monitor is equal as is
the distance from the listener to each
monitor, forming an equilateral triangle.
(Figure 2.)