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EVE AUDIO PRODUCT MANUAL

AUG 2013

SC207
SC208
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the unit. 1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................4
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service the 2. QUICK START..................................................................................5
equipment yourself. In case of problems, please contact your local dealer 2.1. First Steps..............................................................................................................................5
or distributor. 2.2. Speaker Connection..........................................................................................................5
This unit should be connected to a grounded power outlet. If you use 2.3. Powering On........................................................................................................................5
! extension cords and power distributors they should be grounded as well. 3. OPERATION....................................................................................6
Verify that the specified operating voltage on the rear side matches the 3.1. First Steps..............................................................................................................................6
! local mains voltage. If these values do not match you will have to adjust 3.2. The Grid.................................................................................................................................6
the loudspeaker setting appropriately and change the fuse type. 3.3. Operating Modes...............................................................................................................7
3.4. Powering on/off: Standby Mode..................................................................................7
Use only the fuse types specified on the rear side of the unit. Never bypass 3.5. Volume Mode......................................................................................................................8
the fuse. 3.6. Settings Menu.....................................................................................................................9
Make sure that no liquids wet the inside of the cabinet. Never spray, pour 3.7. Filters......................................................................................................................................9
or spill liquids directly onto the unit. 3.8. Low Filter...............................................................................................................................9
3.9. High Filter.......................................................................................................................... 10
Do not use a wet cloth nor flammable or acid chemicals for cleaning. 3.10. Low and High Filter Combinations........................................................................... 11
3.11. Desk Filter.......................................................................................................................... 11
Do not touch the diaphragms of the loudspeaker and do not obstruct the
! bass reflex ports.
3.12. LED Mode........................................................................................................................... 12
3.13. Saving Your Settings...................................................................................................... 12
Make sure there is enough air flow behind the loudspeaker to maintain the 3.14. Power Switch.................................................................................................................... 12
! electronic components cool. 3.15. DIP Switches...................................................................................................................... 13
3.16. Mains Voltage Selector.................................................................................................. 13
! Do not expose this product to extreme temperatures. 3.17. Power Connector (IEC).................................................................................................. 13
The diaphragms build up a magnetic field around the loudspeaker. 4. POSITIONING...............................................................................14
High sound pressure levels can damage your hearing permanently! Avoid 4.1. Speaker Positioning + Rubber Feet.......................................................................... 14
standing close to loudspeakers producing high sound pressure levels. 4.2. Height and Distance...................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Stereo Setup..................................................................................................................... 15
4.4. Stereo Setup + Subwoofer (2.1)................................................................................. 16
4.5. Multichannel Setup (5.1).............................................................................................. 16
4.6. Mixer/Workplace Reflections...................................................................................... 17
4.7. Room Acoustics............................................................................................................... 18

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................19
6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................20
7. WARRANTY...................................................................................21

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1. INTRODUCTION 2. QUICK START
Thank you for your time and interest in the EVE Audio product range. If you already have experience with studio monitors, the Quick Start guide
ought to be more than enough to get you started.
EVE Audio is a loudspeaker manufacturer based in Berlin, Germany, that
specializes in the development and design of unique studio monitors. For unexperienced users we recommend reading the whole user’s manual
in order to prevent any misuse.
The use of first-class components is our highest priority because we firmly
believe this is the only way to manufacture first-class products. 2.1. First Steps
You have chosen a loudspeaker from our Silvercone SC series. Both models Check the package components (loudspeaker, user’s manual, power cord,
— SC207 and SC208 — were conceived as two-way systems. The features grid, rubber feet).
allow multiple applications for use in professional recording studios as well Check the voltage setting (see “Mains Voltage Selector”).
as home studios. Check the setting of the DIP Switches (variable).
These models combine a 6.5” or 8” SilverCone chassis with the Air Motion
Transformer developed by EVE Audio for the RS series. The loudspeaker 2.2. Speaker Connection
systems are completed by high-performance amplifiers and high- Connect one of the monitor inputs on the rear side (RCA or XLR) to the line
resolution DSP technology. The woofer of the SC207/SC208 is powered output of a playback source, for instance an audio interface. The output
by a dedicated 100W/150W amplifier, while the tweeter is fed by a 50W level should be as low as possible.
amplifier.
2.3. Powering On
We wish you enjoy your new EVE Audio monitor. If you have any questions
regarding our products, do not hesitate to contact your nearest dealer or Engage the Power switch on the rear side of the loudspeaker to turn it on
get directly in touch with us... We will be more than happy to help you or off.
out! The LEDs around the Volume control on the front panel will light up
clockwise. If the LED on the right end is dimly lit, this indicates that the
All the best from Berlin.
loudspeaker is in Standby Mode. Press the Volume control to turn the
loudspeaker on. If you turn the Volume control counter clockwise until the
LED on the left end lights up dimly the loudspeaker will be muted.
The EVE Audio Team
Increase the output level on the source device until the LED ring starts to
blink, then reduce the output level a bit. The maximum operating level for
the input (i.e. the analog to digital converter) is now set optimally. To set
the desired listening volume use the Volume control on the loudspeaker.
The LED ring indicates the volume setting. If the LED ring starts to blink,
reduce the output level on the signal source.

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 Powering On
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3. OPERATION

3.1. First Steps

Wrong grid position < > Correct grid position


Hold the grid with your fingers parallel to the front side of the monitor. The
perforated hexagon must exhibit two horizontal sides. Make sure that the
grid remains parallel to the front side.
Draw the grid close to the tweeter. The tweeter’s magnetic field will attract
Rückseitige Anschlüsse & DIP-Schalter and fix the grid, which can always be adjusted later if needed.
Check the package components (loudspeaker, user’s manual, power cord,
3.3. Operating Modes
grid, rubber feet).
Check the voltage setting (see “Mains Voltage Selector”).
Check the setting of the DIP Switches (variable).
Connections: there are two input connectors on the rear side. These allow
the connection of balanced sources with XLR connectors or unbalanced
sources with RCA connectors.
•• Pin assignment XLR: 1 = Shield, 2 = hot (+), 3 = cold(-).
•• Pin assignment RCA: Center conductor = Signal, Ring = Shield.
Both analog inputs can be used simultaneously, whereby the signals are
summed. Standby Mode | Volume Mode (-10 dB) | Setting Menu (Low filter @ -2 dB)
The maximum level of the source signal should not exceed 8 dBu. If the
input is overloaded the LED ring will start blinking. 3.4. Powering on/off: Standby Mode
Press and hold the control three seconds in order to put the monitor in
3.2. The Grid Standby Mode. The volume will decrease gradually while the LED ring
In order to protect the tweeter, your EVE Audio monitors are supplied with lights up once around the Volume control. Afterwards, the LED on the right
a metal grid, which has no impact on the sound. The grid is attached to the end will light dimly and the power consumption is reduced to 1 watt.
tweeter by means of magnetic attraction. !! To exit the Standby Mode press briefly the Volume control once again. The
Be careful not to damage the folded tweeter diaphragm when placing the level will increase gradually.
grid:

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The Grid Powering on/off: Standby Mode
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3.5. Volume Mode •• Mute
•• Level adjustment To put the monitor in Mute Mode, turn the Volume control counter
The maximum input level for balanced (XLR) and unbalanced signals (RCA) clockwise until you reach the minimum level. When the LED on the left
is 8 dBu. Higher levels produce distortion due to the overloading of the end lights up dimly the Mute Mode is activated.
analog to digital converter. !! To exit the Mute Mode simply turn the control clockwise.
Given that many professional studio devices can produce in excess of 8 dBu,
the LED ring will start blinking whenever the AD converter is overloading. 3.6. Settings Menu
If that is the case, the output level of the source should be reduced. Press the control once to enter the Settings menu. Here you can set three
different filters (Low, Desk, High) as well as the LED ring’s behavior. The LED
•• Volume adjustment
of the currently active function blinks.
Turn the Volume control to adjust the volume. Depending on the LED
mode selected (see LED Mode), the volume will be displayed as a dim/ Turn the control to choose the filter or LED mode desired. The blinking
bright circle or as a dim/bright point. LED indicates the function selected while the steady-on LED indicates the
value assigned to that function.
-20 dB Press the control to confirm your selection. The blinking will stop once the
1 Step = 0.5 dB selection is confirmed.
(1 LED = 4 Steps)
Turn the control to adjust the filter or the LED behavior.
1 Step = 1 dB
(1 LED = 4 steps) -12 dB When you are satisfied with the setting press the control again to go back
to the Settings menu. You can then select and edit another function.
1 Step = 0.5 dB !! To exit the Settings menu press and hold the control for three seconds or
(1 LED = 2 Steps) simply wait 10 seconds. The loudspeaker will then return automatically to
the Volume Mode.

-48 dB -8 dB 3.7. Filters


The filters of the EVE Audio monitors were specially developed to offer you
the possibility of adjusting your monitoring system to the characteristics
of your room. These filters help correct the alterations to the frequency
1 Step = 2 dB 1 Step = 0.5 dB response produced by the room acoustics and listening distance. Do note
(1 LED = 4 Steps) (1 LED = 4 Steps) that the corrections of bad room acoustics with filters will only deliver
average results. In any case, you should try to use the filters as little as
possible.
-80 dB 0 dB

The control’s response curve is not linear. The increments become finer as 3.8. Low Filter
the volume increases: The Low-Shelf Filter allows you to boost or attenuate frequencies below
-80 dB (minimum) to -48 dB: 2 dB 300 Hz in 0.5dB steps. Use this filter whenever the acoustics of your room
-48 dB to -20 dB: 1 dB cause problems in the low frequency range.
-20 dB to 0 dB (maximum): 0.5 dB

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Volume Mode Low Filter
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dB 3.10. Low and High Filter Combinations
+5 dB
+3 +5
+3
0 Hz
0 Hz
-3
-5 -3
100 1k 10k
-5
If the low frequencies are boosted by the room, you can attenuate them 100 1k 10k
with the Low-Shelf Filter. The reasons for this boost could be the room Mid-frequency attenuation through Low + High filter boost
modes or the loudspeakers being too close to the walls. In the same way,
if the low frequencies are to weak, you can boost them to balance the dB
frequency response. +5
+3
3.9. High Filter
0 Hz
dB
+5 -3
+3 -5
100 1k 10k
0 Hz
Mid-frequency presence through Low + High filter cut
-3
-5 3.11. Desk Filter
100 1k 10k
dB
The High-Shelf Filter allows you to boost or attenuate frequencies above +5
3  kHz in 0.5dB steps. High frequencies are affected depending on the +3
distance from the sound source to the listening position. The further you
are from the loudspeakers, the weaker the high frequencies. In such cases 0 Hz
the filter should be set to boost them. In desktop applications, distances
-3
can be as short as 1 m (3 ft), which results in the high frequencies being
-5
boosted. To compensate for this effect you should use the High-Shelf Filter
100 1k 10k
to attenuate the high frequencies.
If you have a very dead room, it might be wise to boost the high frequencies The Desk Filter has two functions. When turned down it acts as a narrow-
in order to have a more balanced overall sound. When the listening position band EQ set to 170 Hz (SC207) or 160 Hz (SC208).
is too close to the loudspeakers or the room has reflective surfaces, it is The reflections of mixers and similar surfaces usually result in the boosting
reasonable to attenuate the high frequencies. of low mids. With the Desk Filter you can lessen this effect by turning down
the filter gain.
When turned up, the Desk Filter also works as an EQ but this time set to 80

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High Filter Desk Filter
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Hz. This allows you to give more punch to the lower frequencies. After powering on again, the loudspeaker will return to the state it was
in before being turned off (Standby Mode, Mute Mode or a given volume
!! The following applies to all three filters:
level). Even if you use a multiple outlet power strip to power the monitor
• Every step represents a 0.5 dB increment.
off, it will return to its previous state when powered on again.
• Maximal boost is +3 dB and maximal attenuation is –5 dB.
• Refer to the chapter on POSITIONING to set the filters of your EVE Audio !! In order to prevent switching noise with your monitoring system keep in
monitors effectively. mind the following rules:
When turning on your system, power all audio sources on first and your
3.12. LED Mode loudspeakers last.
The LED Mode determines in which of the four available fashions the LED When turning off your system, power off your loudspeakers first and then
ring displays the volume level. The LEDs represent given levels, which are all audio sources.
displayed and adjusted according to four steps. Intermediate steps are
indicated by the brightness between two adjacent LEDs. 3.15. DIP Switches
On the rear panel of your EVE Audio monitors you will find three DIP
•• Bright Ring
Switches. These allow you to secure your loudspeaker settings to prevent
All LEDs up to the selected volume level light up brightly. The louder the
them from being changed inadvertently.
signal, the longer the brightly lit-up ring.
•• Volume
•• Bright Point
When set to “locked,” this DIP Switch secures the current volume setting.
Only the LEDs corresponding to the selected volume level light up brightly.
The LED ring on the front panel indicates the volume setting, which cannot
The louder the signal, the further up the brightly lit-up point moves.
be modified. When set to “variable,” the volume setting can be changed by
•• Dim Ring simply turning the knob.
All LEDs up to the selected volume level light up dimly. The louder the
•• Filters
signal, the longer the dimly lit-up ring. In this mode, the LEDs light up
When set to “locked,” this DIP Switch secures the current filter settings. The
brightly momentarily while you adjust the volume level.
filter settings can be read on the LED ring but they cannot be modified.
•• Dim Point When set to “variable,” the filters can be modified freely.
Only the LEDs corresponding to the selected volume level light up dimly.
•• not used
The louder the signal, the further up the dimly lit-up point moves.
No function assigned on the SC207 and SC208.
!! Intermediate steps are indicated by the lighting of two adjacent LEDs. The
level ranges from -60 dB to +10 dB, taking “0 dB” as reference point. 3.16. Mains Voltage Selector
The Mains Voltage Selector allows you to adjust the operating voltage of
3.13. Saving Your Settings your EVE Audio monitors to the local power grid. Set it to “230” if your local
All settings on the front and rear panels are automatically saved. The power grid is 220-240 volts or “115” if it is 110-120 volts.
loudspeakers can be disconnected anytime without the settings being If you change the mains voltage value you also have to replace the fuse of
lost. the IEC connector with an appropriate one. The corresponding fuse values
are printed on the unit underneath the IEC connector.
3.14. Power Switch
The power switch on the rear panel disconnects the loudspeaker completely 3.17. Power Connector (IEC)
from the power grid. When powered off all loudspeaker settings are saved
Use the power cord supplied to connect your EVE Audio monitors to the
and the power consumption is reduced to 0 watts.

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Power Switch Power Connector (IEC)
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power grid. The IEC connector includes an integrated fuse. If your EVE Audio 4.2. Height and Distance
monitors stop working and the fuse seems to be the problem, proceed as
follows:
•• Turn the loudspeaker off.
•• Disconnect the loudspeaker from the power grid.
•• Detach the IEC connector from the loudspeaker.
•• Remove the fuse.
•• Change the fuse. The replacement fuse should comply with the values
stated on the loudspeaker.

4. POSITIONING
4.1. Speaker Positioning + Rubber Feet
Ideally, there should be no objects or obstacles between the loudspeakers
and the listening position. Further, a symmetrical positioning is important.
This applies to the distance between speakers as well as to the walls, ceiling
and floor. In order to have a symmetrical stereo image it is also important to
have symmetrical reflections. We recommend to keep a distance of at least
0.5 m (19 inches) to the walls, in order to avoid low frequency boosting. The tweeter of your EVE Audio monitors should be ideally placed at the
same height as your ears. If this is not possible tilt the monitors so that the
EVE Audio monitors can also be flush-mounted in a wall, in which case
tweeter is directed to your ears.
there should be enough air flow. This is important to keep the electronic
components cool but also to allow for the best performance of the bass The ideal distance between the monitors and the listening position is 1-2 m
reflex port. We recommend to keep at least 2 cm to the sides and top. (3.4-6.5 ft) for the SC207 and 1.5-2.5 m (4.9-8.2 ft) for the SC208.
The SC207 and SC208 monitors were especially designed to be placed !! These values are only meant as a reference and depend a lot on the
vertically. Fix the supplied rubber feet to the bottom side of the monitor characteristics of the room. In live rooms you will be forced to reduce the
and place it on an even and steady surface. distance, while in dead rooms the distance to the loudspeakers can be
larger.
If the room conditions force you to place the SC207 or SC208 monitors in
horizontal position, make sure that the tweeter is pointing to the outside
4.3. Stereo Setup
and that the loudspeakers are angled towards the listening position. In
any case, you should also try placing the tweeters pointing to the inside. The so-called “stereo triangle” is the best way to place speakers in a stereo
Regardless of the position, always mind the symmetry (both tweeters setup, i.e. the monitors and the listening position should form an equilateral
should point either to the inside or to the outside)! triangle. Try the following:
Rubber feet: your EVE Audio monitors are supplied with four self-adhesive Establish the ideal distance to the listening position (see “Height &
rubber feet. Fix them to the bottom of your loudspeakers to place the Distance”).
monitors safely on an even surface. Furthermore, the rubber feet improve Place the monitors in such a way that the distance from each other and to
the acoustic decoupling of the loudspeakers from the surface. the listening position is the same.
Turn both monitors so that their front panels are pointed towards the
listening position (all angles of the stereo triangle should be 60º).

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Speaker Positioning + Rubber Feet Stereo Setup
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60° 60°

60°

80°

140°
Stereo-Setup (left) & Stereo-Setup + Subwoofer (right)

4.4. Stereo Setup + Subwoofer (2.1)


In such a setup, the subwoofer is fed by the stereo signal source. The
subwoofer filters the low frequency components of the stereo channels
and sums them to produce a mono signal which it then reproduces. The
high frequencies are forwarded to the full-range satellite speakers.
Ideally, a 5.1 system would comprise five EVE Audio SC207 or SC208 and
Ideally, such a system would comprise two EVE Audio SC207 or SC208 a TS110 or TS112 subwoofer. Following combinations are also possible:
monitors plus an EVE Audio TS110 or TS112 subwoofer. These subwoofers Front: SC207, Center SC305, Rear: SC207 or Front: SC208, Center: SC307,
allow you to set the crossover frequency for the satellite loudspeakers and Rear: SC208.
the subwoofer.
The positioning of the two front speakers and the subwoofer should be
The positioning of the two satellites should be done in the same manner as done in the same manner as in a stereo setup with subwoofer (see “Stereo
in a stereo setup (see “Stereo Setup”). Setup + Subwoofer“).
The subwoofer should be placed on the ground between both satellites. Place the center monitor directly in front of the listening position, i.e. right
Considering that low frequencies are omnidirectional, the subwoofer does in the center between both front satellites.
not have to be centered exactly between the two satellites. The subwoofer
can be moved back a bit so that it is at the same distance from the listening The rear satellites should form an isosceles triangle with the listening
position as the satellites. This guarantees all transducers are synced in position forming an angle of 140º.
time. Verify that all speakers are at the same distance from the listening position,
so that they are synced in time.
4.5. Multichannel Setup (5.1)
4.6. Mixer/Workplace Reflections
The most common 5.1 systems consist of three front channels (left, right
and center), two surround channels (left/right) and a subwoofer for the Regardless of whether the monitors are to be used in a recording studio with
low frequencies. The speakers from a circle around the listening position. a mixing desk and meter bridge or in a desktop environment, hard surfaces
can produce annoying reflections that alter the natural reproduction of the
loudspeakers. Especially in the low-mid frequency range.

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Multichannel Setup (5.1) Mixer/Workplace Reflections
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product SC207 SC208
Description 2-Way Monitor 2-Way Monitor
Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) 215 x 330 x 280 255 x 390 x 330
Dimensions (WxHxD) (“) 8.46 x 12.99 x 11.02 10.04 x 15.35 x 12.99
Free-field frequency range (-3dB) 44Hz - 21kHz 36Hz - 21kHz
Tweeter AMT RS2 AMT RS2
Woofer 165mm / 6.5” 200mm / 8”
Crossover frequency 2,800Hz 2,800Hz
Maximum SPL @ 1m 106dB 112dB
Number of amplifiers 2 2
Total short-term output power 150W 200W
Short-term out power (woofer) 100W 150W
Short-term out power (tweeter) 50W 50W
Protection limiter yes yes
Settings
Volume -inf. – +6dB -inf. – +6dB
High-shelve filter (-5db – +3dB) > 3kHz > 3kHz
Desk filter boost (0db – +3dB) 80Hz 80Hz
If this is the case with your setup, use the Desk Filter of your EVE Audio Desk filter cut (-5db – 0dB) 170Hz 160Hz
monitors to reduce the impact of the reflections from the desk or mixer. Low-shelve filter (-5db – +3dB) < 300Hz < 300Hz
Level-lock dip switch yes yes
4.7. Room Acoustics Filter-lock dip switch yes yes
Connectors
In order for the described measures to work effectively, we recommend XLR in (impedance) yes (10kΩ) yes (10kΩ)
that you put special attention to the room acoustics. The size, contents, RCA in (impedance) yes (10kΩ) yes (10kΩ)
wall parallelism, proportion, and reflective behavior of the room, as well Power consumption
as the corners, the building materials and their characteristics play a very Standby < 1W < 1W
important role in the acoustics of a room. Full output 120VA 170VA
Misc.
Room acoustics is a science in itself and it is unfortunately out of the scope Weight kg / lb. 8 / 17.6 10.9 / 24
of this manual. However, we have put together a short bibliography for
you:
•• „Recording Studio Design“ (Englisch), Philip Newell. ISBN: 0-240-51917-5
•• „Home Recording Studio – Build it like the Pros“ (Englisch), Rod Gervais.
ISBN: 1-59863-034-2
•• „Studio Akustik“ (German), Andreas Friesecke. ISBN: 978-3-932275-81-4
•• „Praktische Raumakustik“ (German), Thomas Hentschel. ISBN 978-3-8364-
6800-8
•• „Handbuch der Tonstudiotechnik“ Band 1 (German), Michael Dickreiter.
ISBN 3-598-11321-8
•• „Handbuch der Audiotechnik“ (German), Stefan Weinzierl (Ed). ISBN 978-
3-540-34300-4

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Room Acoustics Room Acoustics
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6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 7. WARRANTY
We, ▷▷ The manufacturer warranty is valid for a period of two (2) years after the
EVE Audio GmbH date of purchase.
whose registered office is situated at ▷▷ The warranty covers repair costs (labor and spare parts), product
Ernst Augustin Str. 1a, 12489 Berlin, Deutschland replacement if applicable, and return transport within the country where
declare under our sole responsibility that the products: the product was bought.
SC207 and SC208 ▷▷ The warranty will be void if any of the following applies:
comply with the following directives and standards: •• Damages have been caused by incorrect installation and/or connection,
•• Damages have been caused by misuse or negligence,
EC standards:
•• The unit has been tampered or modified in any way,
EN 60065: 2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A2:2010 + A12:2011 •• The unit has been repaired or modified by unqualified personnel,
EC Regulation 1275/2008: 2008-12-18 •• Damages have been caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of
EN 62301: 2005 EVE Audio (lightning, fire, flood, etc.).
EMC standards: ▷▷ The client should always keep the original packaging of any EVE Audio
EN 55013: 2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2006 product. Only products with original packaging are eligible for warranty
EN 55020: 2007 + A11:2011 service. If the product is not packaged in its original box, EVE Audio will not
be liable for any damages occurred during transit.
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3: 2008 ▷▷ Should service be required during or after the warranty period, please
contact your local EVE Audio dealer or distributor.
This declaration attests that the manufacturing process quality control
and product documentation accord with the need to assure continued
compliance.
Issued in Berlin.
Signed:

Roland Stenz
Director EVE Audio

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Common questions

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Setting up a subwoofer with EVE Audio monitors in a stereo configuration involves creating a cohesive system where the subwoofer reproduces low-frequency components and sums them into a mono signal, while higher frequencies are routed to satellite speakers. The subwoofer should ideally be placed between the two satellite speakers but can be offset slightly, considering its omnidirectional nature. Adequate setup ensures time alignment of all sound elements reaching the listener simultaneously for synchronized audio performance .

To power off EVE Audio monitors while preserving settings, you should first turn off the loudspeakers before any audio sources. This process ensures no switching noise occurs. When the power is switched off, all settings are saved automatically and the power consumption drops to 0 watts. Upon powering on again, the monitors return to their prior state, whether in Standby, Mute Mode, or a specific volume level .

The optimal positioning of EVE Audio monitors is crucial for achieving the best sound performance. Symmetrical placement ensures balanced stereo imaging and minimizes undesirable reflections. A recommended distance of at least 0.5 m from walls prevents low-frequency boosting. Furthermore, ensuring the tweeter is at ear level or angled towards the listener optimizes high-frequency delivery. For stereo setups, creating an equilateral triangle between the monitors and listening position enhances spatial accuracy, and using rubber feet aids in acoustic decoupling .

The volume control response curve for EVE Audio monitors is non-linear. It allows for finer increments as the volume increases: from -80 dB to -48 dB, adjustments are in 2 dB steps; from -48 dB to -20 dB, in 1 dB steps; and from -20 dB to 0 dB, in 0.5 dB steps. This structure facilitates more precise control at higher volumes, making it easier to fine-tune the listening experience as the audio output gets louder .

Filters on EVE Audio monitors tailor frequency responses to address room acoustic issues by boosting or attenuating specific frequencies, which can mitigate the negative influence of room modes and suboptimal speaker placements. This capability enhances audio fidelity and listening accuracy. However, these filters are limited in addressing severe room acoustic problems, such as significant standing waves or reverberation, and should be used sparingly. Thus, they partially solve acoustic discrepancies, complementing foundational acoustic treatment rather than replacing it entirely .

The metal grid provided for EVE Audio monitors is designed to protect the tweeter and does not impact sound quality. It must be correctly positioned by holding it parallel to the monitor's front side with two horizontal sides of the hexagon shaped grid. The grid should be drawn close to the tweeter so that its magnetic field can attract and fix the grid in place. Care should be taken not to damage the folded tweeter diaphragm during positioning .

To change a fuse in EVE Audio monitors, first power off the loudspeaker and disconnect it from the power grid. Detach the IEC connector, remove the old fuse, and replace it with a new one that matches the values printed on the unit under the IEC connector. It's essential to select the correct fuse specifications to ensure safe operation and prevent potential damage to the equipment .

The Low-Shelf Filter on EVE Audio monitors helps address room acoustic challenges by enabling adjustments in 0.5 dB steps for frequencies below 300 Hz. If low frequencies are overly boosted due to room modes or nearby walls, they can be attenuated to ensure a balanced frequency response. Conversely, if low frequencies are too weak, they can be boosted. This adjustment capability provides a tool to mitigate specific low-frequency issues affected by the room's acoustics, though it is advised to use such filters minimally .

EVE Audio monitors offer different LED display modes to assist users in monitoring and controlling audio levels effectively. The "Dim Ring" and "Dim Point" modes provide visual feedback by lighting up LEDs based on the selected volume. "Dim Ring" lights all LEDs up to the current volume dimly, while "Dim Point" lights only the corresponding LED. As the volume adjusts, the LEDs change brightness to indicate increments. This multi-mode LED feedback helps users intuitively understand the volume level and make precise adjustments during audio playback or recording .

The presence of DIP switches on the rear panel of EVE Audio monitors provides enhanced functionality by allowing users to secure volume and filter settings, preventing inadvertent changes. When the volume DIP switch is set to "locked," current volume settings are preserved, whereas setting it to "variable" permits adjustments. Similarly, the filter settings can be locked or varied. This capability ensures consistency and control, particularly in shared studio environments where different users might alter settings unknowingly .

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