Fostex Speaker - Manual (Page 4)

The Fostex PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ is designed to be operated with the Fostex PM0.5 MK Ⅱ satellite speakers.
provided on the back panel for connecting to the Fostex PM0.5 MK Ⅱ satellite speakers. Positioning of
Subwoofer in the room drastically affects the overall frequency response and sound level of the system
Please follow the Fostex PM0.5 MK Ⅱ Reference Manual to set up the satellite system.
The PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ is designed to be placed directly on the floor. The line level output connectors
overall. Even a slight change of the Subwoofer's position can bring a significant difference in the
frequency balance. A certain degree of testing and experimentation is often required to achieve the
Setup Instructions
optimum positioning of the Subwoofer.
Onse the studio monitor system is placed in the desired location, you should now connect the
PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ to the mixing console or digital workstation. Connection to the PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ can
be made via XLR or TRS connectors. The gain control on the back panel allows continuously variable
adjustment to match most input types from -10dBV to +4dBu. The input is electronically balanced and
is compatible with unbalanced sources that may require an adaptor. The connection of PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ
and the console/digtal workstation should be done in the following order.
Step 1: Make sure that all equipment has been powered down.
Step 2: Confirm that all gain controls, on the monitors and sources, are set to the minimum Setting.
Step 3: Connect the source to the PM0.5-Sub MK
Ⅱ inputs. Now connect the PM0.5 MK Ⅱ satellite
Step 4: Power up all the source equipment and turn the PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ and PM0.5 MK Ⅱ
speakers to the PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ outputs (signal cables are not provided with the products).
satellite speakers.
Step 5: Set the gain of both satellite speakers to the medium setting. Do likewise with the
Step 6: Adjust the PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ Master gain for your desired volumelevel. (This controls the
PM0.5-Sub MK Ⅱ woofer gain.
overall volume of the Fostex speaker system.) The woofer gain should be adjusted to blend the low
frequency seamless.
Once the above step have been completed, you are ready to use PM0.5 MK Ⅱ recording monitor
system. We now recommend that you play some familiar audio material to fine tune the system to
get the optimum performance in your monitoring environment.
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