Powered Studio Monitors OWNER'S MANUAL
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Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MediaOne M30 Powered Studio Monitors from Samson. Whether you are in need of a monitor system for your recording studio, video production suite, or if you just want better speakers for gaming and listening to music on your computer, MediaOne M30 speakers are the perfect solution. The monitor system produces a powerful, full-range sound thanks to the internal amplifier, extended range 3” copolymer woofers, and 3/4” silk dome tweeters.
• 3” Copolymer woofers with butyl surrounds • 3/4" silk dome high frequency driver set in a custom-designed wave guide. • Front panel volume control • Front panel stereo 1/8” (3.5mm) headphone jack mutes speaker • Rear panel RCA inputs accept -10 dBV line level input • 1/8” (3.
Quick Start The MediaOne M30main input connections can be made via the rear panel RCA inputs. Follow the simple steps and diagram below for connecting an audio source to the speakers. 1. Connect the left and right speakers using the included two-conductor, 1/8” (3.5mm )speaker cable. 2. Turn the MediaOne M30 Volume control completely counter-clockwise until it clicks to the minimum/off setting. 3. Connect the MediaOne M30 to an AC power outlet using the included power cable. 4.
Adding an Active Subwoofer To add a powered subwoofer to your MediaOne M30 speakers to create a 2.1 system: • Connect your audio source to the left and right RCA Inputs of the MediaOne M30. • Connect the MediaOne M30 1/8” STEREO / SUB Output to the left and right line inputs of your active subwoofer. • Play music from your audio source. • Turn up your MediaOne M30 to your desired listening level. • Turn up the level of the subwoofer to desired level.
MediaOne M30 Layout Powered Speaker (right speaker) 1. Tweeter - 1” silk dome tweeter set in a custom waveguide 2. L ow Frequency Driver - Heavy duty 3” woofer with a polypropylene cone and butyl surround for extend low frequency response 3. ower / VOLUME (active) - This rotary knob controls the overall amount of the P output level. Turn the control clockwise to turn the system on. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it clicks to turn the system off. 4. Headphone Jack - 1/8” (3.
10. C INLET - Connect the supplied A power cable here 11. ass Port - Tuned low frequency bass B port for extending the low end of the speaker cabinets. Do not block the ports as this will restrict the overall performance of the speakers. 12. peaker Connections - 1/8” (3.5mm) S jack for connecting the passive left-side extension speaker using the included two-conductor speaker cable. FRANÇAIS T O LEFT SPEAKER - 1/8” (3.
Positioning the Speakers A major objective when setting up your studio monitors is to obtain the best possible stereo image. The MediaOne M30 monitors are designed to be used in a vertical position, with the tweeter and woofer symmetrically in line. Do not place these speakers horizontally as this will cause an offset in sound between the woofer and the tweeter, limiting your ability to find optimal listening positions.
Specifications 3/4” silk dome tweeter Frequency response 50Hz - 20kHz (-2dB) Amplifier Power Rating 2 x 10 watts (RMS) Distortion (T.H.D.) <0.1% Signal-To-Noise 83dB Headphone 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo Output Stereo / Sub Output 1/8” (3.5mm) Controls Power / Volume Knob, Bass Boost Switch Indicators White (Power)) Enclosure MDF with textured vinyl covering Dimensions (LxWxH) ” x 6.5” x 7.48” 5 127mm x 165mm x 190mm FRANÇAIS Inputs Connectors RCA (rear panel) Weight 7.29 lb 3.
