Sonoma M1 User Manual

Model One Electrostatic
Headphone System
USER MANUAL
April 2017 l Version 1.0
Sonoma Acoustics Inc., 1434 Spruce St., Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Sonoma M1 Specifications

General

Frequency Response	10Hz – 60kHz
Weight	250g
THD	< 0.1%
Ear Coupling	Circumaural
Driver	Electrostatic
Cable	copper cable

Summary

Introduction

Installation

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and explains controls on the front of the amplifier/DAC.

Rear Panel Connections and Controls

Describes ports and controls on the rear of the amplifier/DAC unit.

Headband Adjustment

Instructions for properly adjusting the headphone headband for fit.

Headphone Positioning

Guidance on correct headphone placement for optimal seal and sound.

Connecting the Headphone Cable

Steps for attaching the headphone cable to the headphones.

Detaching the Headphone Cable

Procedure for safely disconnecting the headphone cable.

Connecting Headphones to Amplifier

Connecting Audio Sources

Power Supply Connection

Powering the Unit On and Off

Operation

Source Selection

Analog Input Selection

Digital Input Selection

Volume Control

Computer-Based Audio Setup

XMOS Driver Installation (Windows)

Guide for installing the essential XMOS USB driver on Windows.

Firmware Version Check (Windows)

Firmware Update (Windows)

Firmware Update (Macintosh)

Playback Software Configuration

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting