Wharfedale Pro DIAMOND 8.1 PRO manual

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    DIAMOND PRO OPERA TING MANUAL DIAMOND 8.1 PRO DIAMOND 8.2 PRO DIAMOND 8.1 PRO ACTIVE DIAMOND 8.2 PRO ACTIVE[...]

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    !W arning – read all operating and service instructions that accompany this appliance! ! V arning – läs alla användar- och serviceinstruktioner som medföljer enheten! ! Atenção - leia todas as instruções de manutenção e de operação que acompanham este aparelho! ! A VVERTENZA – Leggere attentamente le istruzioni per il funzionamento[...]

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    Contents: Page 1: Using your Reference Monitor Use of a subwoofer Page 2: Use with CRT displays 5.1 Monitoring Stereo Near Field Monitoring Set-up Page 3: 5.1 Set-up Equalisation System Drivers Page 4: Crossover Cables and Connections A/C Connection Amplifier/s Installation and Application Positioning and Mounting Page 5: EQ-LF Bass Filter Portrait[...]

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    Wharfedale Diamond 8.1 Pro, 8.2 Pro and Pro-Active Near Field Reference Monitors The function of a Reference Monitor Loudspeaker System is to provide an accurate sonic reference for the operator/engineer thus enabling value decisions to be made in the recording and mixing process. The purpose of these devices is not simply to sound exciting, or imp[...]

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    wavelength is around 28ft (8.5m). It is quite possible that at these wavelengths from a single source/woofer both your ears could be in a phase hole. The room may be rattling and shaking, but you would not hear the direct sound only its effect on the space. The opposite is also true. The room and woofer interaction could generate a standing wave th[...]

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    nominal central aim point is recommended. Again, experiment and find a comfortable median position. Height placement should ideally not be from below , nor typically too high. Be sensitive to early reflections from control surfaces. Careful placement can reduce the destructive effects of reflections, diffraction etc. Be aware of placements that can[...]

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    make the higher frequencies at crossover , but their light weight means the cone can break up when asked to stop and start over 4,000 times a second at typical crossover frequencies, with resultant “cone cry”, Crossover: 8.1 Pro: internal passive crossover , 2.2kHz 8.1 Pro: internal passive crossover , 2.0kHz 8.1 Pro-Active: internal active cro[...]

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    importantly the heat sink assembly . Make sure the heat sink has sufficient clearance to allow reasonable airflow . This will, to some extent, be dependant on the power levels and duty cycles under which one is operating the system. EQ-LF: In the real world, as opposed to the theoretical, loudspeakers operate and interact with the space in which th[...]

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    Stand Mounting: Depending on the application stand mounting in (near to) free space is one of the most neutral positions for monitors. Of course it is not always possible to take advantage of the isoalation from floor , wall and countertop effects that stands can allow . But combinations of short stand and console can be used to advantage. Center S[...]

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    Models 8. 1 Pro 8.2 Pro T ype 2 WA Y 2 WA Y Usable frequency response 50Hz-2 4kHz 45Hz-2 4kHz Peak SPL @ 1m, shor t term IEC noise source 1 06dB 1 08dB Sensitivity 86dB 86dB Pow er Handling (Watts) 1 00 W 1 00 W Recommended amp power 30-1 50W 30-200W Impedance nominal 4Ω 4Ω Drive Units 5"LF , 1" HF 6.5" LF , 1" HF System Mag[...]

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    Diamond 8.1 Pro Active free air with/without bass cut Diamond 8.2 Pro Active free air with/without bass cut. 8[...]

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    WHARFEDALE PROFESSIONAL IAG HOUSE, SOVEREIGN COURT , ERMINE BUSINESS P ARK, HUNTINGDON, PE29 6XU, UK www .wharfedalepro.com 91 1.388[...]