Alesis M1 Active Mk2 User Manual

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2 M1 Active Reference Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Biamplified Reference
Monitors. To take full advantage of the M1 Active Mk2’s operation, and to
enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user’s manual carefully. We
value any comments you may have about this monitor system, this manual,
your Alesis dealer or our factory service. Please take a minute now to fill out
your warranty card and tell us what you think.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various
features of the M1 Active Mk2. Though we recommend you take time to read
through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge
about monitors should use the table of contents to reference specific
functions.
Chapter 1: About the M1 Active Mk2. Engineering specifications and
reasons why nearfield monitors have become so popular.
Chapter 2: Speaker Installation.
This chapter explains how to connect the
M1 Active Mk2s to a mixer or other line-level source and discusses proper
speaker placement for stereo operation.
Chapter 3: Surround Sound. If you are using the M1 Active Mk2 speakers in
a multichannel surround sound setup, you’ll find helpful setup and operation
information here.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting. This chapter contains troubleshooting tips and
service information should problems occur.
✪ When something important appears in the manual, an icon (like the
one on the left) will appear in the left margin. This symbol indicates
that this information is vital when operating the M1 Active Mk2s.

Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Specifications

General

Type	Active Studio Monitor
Crossover Frequency	2.8 kHz
Woofer	6.5 inch
Tweeter	1 inch silk dome
Inputs	XLR
Input Impedance	20 kOhms balanced, 10 kOhms unbalanced
Protection	RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter