Samson Resolv 65a RESOLV65A - Manual (Page 8)

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Setting up the RESOLV 65a
Background on the Resolv 65a Studio Reference Monitor
The Resolv 65a is a near field reference monitor featuring a custom designed, 16.5 cm copolymer, low fre-
quency driver and a 2.5 cm titanium tweeter, employing a Ferro fluid cooled voice coil and neodymium mag-
net. The monitor’s crossover has been carefully designed with high quality components insuring a linear fre-
quency and phase response. The Resolv 65a 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 a 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 Resolv 65a’s con-
trol panel, which features a variety of input connections including XLR balanced input, 1/4-inch TRS balance
input and RCA unbalanced input. These inputs are connected to Resolv 65a’s internal bi-amp power module
providing 75 watts of power for the low frequency woofer, an active crossover, and 25 watts of power for the
high frequency tweeter. You will also find the pre-amp controls, including VOLUME knob, used to adjust the
overall level of the internal power amplifier, as well as the innovative MID PRESENCE control. This four-posi-
tion switch allows the mix engineer to contour the mid-range response of the monitor from a traditional
hi-fi sound to flat and then through two levels of aggressive mid-range response. The Resolv 65a has been
designed to provide flat, accurate monitoring, and at the same time, to provide an adjustable response curve
so that the sound of other popular nearfield monitors can be easily emulated.
Positioning the Resolv 65a
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 especial-
ly 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 tabletops, 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 foam on walls that are close to the monitors. 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 to the distance from the listener to each monitor, forming an equilateral
triangle. (Figure 1.)
Prime Listening Spot
Equal Distance
Figure 1.