M-Audio Studiophile BX5 User Manual

Studiophile BX5
Users Manual
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Studiophile BX5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Front and Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
XLR Balanced Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting to Preamp, Computer or Game Console Outputs . . .8
Setting the EQ Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Acoustic Space Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Placing the BX5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Appendix A - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix B - Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Technical Support & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Your BX5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

M-Audio Studiophile BX5 Specifications

General

Type	Active studio monitor
Woofer Size	5 inches
Tweeter Size	1 inch
Frequency Response	56 Hz - 22 kHz
Crossover Frequency	3 kHz
LF Amplifier Power	40W
HF Amplifier Power	30W
Amplifier Power (Woofer)	40W
Amplifier Power (Tweeter)	30W
Power Output	70W
Input Connectors	XLR, TRS
LF Driver	5 inch
HF Driver	1 inch
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB
Input Impedance	10 kΩ

Summary

Front and Rear Panel Features

Rear Panel Inputs

Rear Panel Controls Overview

Installation

Handling and Connection Precautions

Advises on safe handling, avoiding cone touch, and connection procedures.

XLR and TRS Connection Guide

Connecting to Audio Sources

Setting the EQ Switches

Explains Low Cutoff, Mid-Boost, and High Frequency EQ adjustments.

Setting the Acoustic Space Switch

Details how the Acoustic Space switch compensates for speaker placement.

Placing the BX5

Provides guidelines for optimal speaker placement and orientation.

Technical Support & Contact Information

M-Audio Contact Details

Your BX5 Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Outlines what the limited warranty covers and its duration.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Lists exclusions, liability limitations, and disclaimers for the warranty.