Montarbo M6s Active Near-field Monitors User Manual

Montarbo M6S Active Near-Field Monitors

Thank you for purchasing a Montarbo product, an Italian company founded in 1962, always at the service of music and professional audio. Montarbo products, original and cutting-edge, are designed with the utmost attention to detail and durability over time. Reliability is in line with the high quality standards and sensitivity to environmental impact that distinguish the company.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1 x Active Near-Field Monitor
• 1 x User Manual – Section 1
• 1 x User Manual – Section 2
• 1 x Power supply cable specific for your usage area

The Montarbo M series is the evolution of near-field monitor for contemporary
creative professionals. In particular, M6S and M8S models, thanks to their
careful acoustic design, have been created for professional reference and
home studio listening, while the M6M and M8M models are conceived for
multimedia reproduction, with a remarkable versatility of inputs.

MECHANICAL/ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT

M6S e M8S feature a linear and extended frequency response that makes them ideal for professional use and advanced home studio.
The EQ (HPF-HF LEVEL) controls on the back allow you to fine-tune your listening also according to the acoustic features of the room.
The A/B class amplifier manages a 6.5” (M6S) or 8” (M8S) woofer with reinforced Kevlar cone and a 1” silk dome tweeter.

CONTROL PANEL

1. AUDIO INPUTS – UNBALANCED RCA
   1. The relevant electrical connections are
   2. Tip = + “warm” positive
   3. Sleeve = screen or mass
2. AUDIO INPUTS – BALANCED
   1. TRS
   2. Tip = + “warm” positive
   3. Ring = – “cold” negative
   4. Sleeve = screen or mass
   5. XLR
      The relevant electrical connections are:
      1. = screen or mass
      2. = + “warm” positive
      3. = – “cold” negative
3. BACKLIT LOGO
   Button that activates/deactivates the front speaker logo light.
4. HPF
   A high-pass filter with selectable cut-off frequency (80 Hz / 100 Hz) that can be disabled (BYPASS position)
5. MAIN LEVEL Potentiometer to adjust listening audio level
6. HF LEVEL 4-level HF filter gain selector. This filter can attenuate or boost high frequencies, according to preset values (-2, -1, 0, 1 dB)

POWER SUPPLY

1. ON/OFF
   Switch for switching the monitor on/off.
2. MAINS INPUT
   IEC input socket with integrated mains filter. Each package includes the necessary power supply cable, specific for your area. With the loudspeaker off, plug the power supply cable into this socket. Never disconnect the earth plug.
3. FUSE HOUSING
   WARNING: If necessary or upon fuse replacement, make sure that the fuse holder is placed in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover and according to the electrical voltage in your area. It is recommended to check this detail before connecting the unit to the electrical socket.
   WARNING: Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and with the same values. If the fuse continues to fail, contact an authorised service centre.

QUICK SETUP

• Place the speakers in correct position.
  With the device off, set the main level volume to minus infinity
• Perform the necessary connections of the audio sources (XLR, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced)
• Connect the power supply unit and switch the devices on
• Adjust the audio level and any equalization on the back depending on the optimisation required for listening.

INSTALLATION TIPS

For optimal positioning, set the speakers in vertical position at ear height (preferably use the midpoint between woofer and tweeter as a reference). slightly tilted towards the listener. It is advisable to mechanically decouple the monitors from the desk with proper insulating foam supports (not included) to avoid undesired resonances. Avoid frontal obstacles that may cover the reflex openings or the transducers.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The loudspeaker will not turn on

• Check that power supply is present upstream of the installation.
• Ensure that the power supply cable is properly plugged in.

Resonances are heard, in particular on low frequencies

• Follow the installation tips, and use the EQ controls on the rear to correct any unwanted reflections caused by the monitor position in the listening room.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

References

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