KRK RP 5 Rokit G3 manual

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    ROKIT POWERED SERIES NEAR FIELD STUDIO MONITOR/SUBWOOFER GUIDE KRK SYSTEMS LLC. 9340 De Soto A ve. Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 USA HTTP://WWW .KRKSYS.COM PA R T# LITK00017 Our mission is to innovate, design and deliver superior audio products that form the bridge between an artistic vision and a realized dream.[...]

  • Page 2

    Wa rn ing: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ìdangerous voltageî within the productí s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ri[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Page Introduction - Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Design Philosophy - Design Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 System Highlights - Connecting Y our System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Installing a[...]

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    Design Philosophy A studio monitor is really a tool used to aurally “measure” the changes in an audio path. Ask any pro or semi-pro recordist what they think makes a great studio moni- tor and you’ll get basically the same answers: “Accuracy , transparency , “flat response”, and “the truth”. Everybody is saying the same thing – th[...]

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    Systems Control SYSTEM VOLUME The input sensitivity is adjusted (counterclockwise reduces sensitivity) with the rear panel mounted System Gain control. Adjustment range is from - 30dB to +6dB. Factory preset gain is +6dB, which should suffice for most conditions. Normally adjust- ments would only be made if you’re using your moni- tor in a surrou[...]

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    Installing Y our Monitors The close-field monitor , by definition, reduces room interaction. This can be com- pared to the conventional stereo configuration or the large monitor arrangement in a recording studio where sounds emanating from the monitor or reflecting off ceil- ings, walls, and floors greatly affect the sound quality . By shortening t[...]

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    Hookup with Active Speakers If you are using active (powered) speakers, simply use an XLR 1/4” Phono or RCA to connect the output of the subwoofer directly to the input of the speaker . The out- put marked "Left" should go to your left speaker , and the output marked "Right" should go to your right speaker Hookup with Passive [...]

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    Bass Management Theory). Note from the diagram that for professional use a sep- arate 6- channel level control box is required between the mix-down deck and the monitor speakers. This is because few small format mixing consoles have provi- sions to switch and level-manage a 6-channel audio signal. The simplest and per- haps best way to accomplish t[...]

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    Setting Subwoofer Levels Once the subwoofer is in position, its level needs to be matched with the near-field speakers. For stereo systems, the process is straightforward. Obtain an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter . Set the low-pass filter on the KRK subwoofer back plate to 80 Hz (12 o'clock position) — if you will be using the internal hig[...]

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    T roubleshooting Problem: If there is no power , check to see if... • The power cord is plugged into both the IEC socket on the rear panel of the unit and into the AC mains • The AC mains voltage is matched to the operating voltage requirements (See Changing V oltage in the Connecting the System section on page 3). If the AC mains voltage is hi[...]

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    Shipping Instructions • For the safest possible return to KRK, please use the shipping carton and pack aging that your Rokit Powered was originally shipped in. • KRK cannot be responsible for any damages incurred during the shipping process due to poor packing. Make sure to insure your shipment. • If your monitor is out of warranty and you wo[...]