PreSonus Sceptre S6
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3. don t use it as a system volume control Leave that job to the source signal s output level control 3 4 Equalizer Setting Suggestions ACOUSTIC TUNING Linear Linear Linear 1 5dB O 8 3B 1 5dB 6dB O 4B 60Hz 80Hz O O O O 100Hz O O O ACOUSTIC HF DRIVER HP FILTER SPACE The Sceptre S6 S8 provides two EQ controls in its Acoustic Tuning section HF Driver and HP Filter There s also an Acoustic Space control which is covered in the next section The HF Driver control is a high frequency shelving filter that boosts or cuts all frequencies above 2 kHz by 1 GB 1 5 GB or 4 dB Use this control to fine tune the reproduction of high frequencies depending on your room s acoustic characteristics In general setting the HF Driver control to Linear no boost or cut will produce the best results However if the sound is generally too bright or shrill try the 1 5 dB setting or in extreme cases the 4 dB setting if the sound is too dull and lifeless try the 1 dB setting In either case check your source signal s EQ settings to see if anything s amiss Keep in mind that the 1 dB setting will also emphasize any high frequency noise in the signal It s always better to cut than to boost if possible and it s best to use the least cut or boost needed to get the job done 3 Tutorials Sceptre S6 and S8 3 5 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions Owner s Manual The HP Filter
4. use your Sceptre monitor in a country that uses a different standard voltage than is used in the country where you purchased your Sceptre S6 or S8 2 1 3 Acoustic Tuning Controls 1 5dB 30B 6dB O ACOUSTIC SPACE O B QO 1 5dB O 4dB O O 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz O O Linear O Linear HF DRIVER O Linear HP FILTER Acoustic Space Cuts the level of all frequencies below 250 Hz by the specified amount 1 5 3 or 6 dB to compensate for the bass boost that occurs when the monitor is placed near a wall or corner Can be defeated by setting it to Linear Repeatedly pushing the corresponding button cycles through the available settings HF Driver Boosts or cuts all frequencies above 2 kHz by the specified amount 1 1 5 or 4 dB Can be defeated by setting it to Linear Repeatedly pushing the corresponding button cycles through the available settings HP Filter Rolls off the level of all frequencies below the specified frequency 60 80 or 100 Hz with a slope of 24 dB octave Can be defeated by setting it to Linear in which case the monitor s natural rolloff takes over 42 Hz for S6 38 Hz for S8 Repeatedly pushing the corresponding button cycles through the available settings 2 2 Hookup Diagrams 2 2 1 Basic Setup 2 2 1 Basic Setup Sceptre S6 and 8 Owner s Manual 2 2 Hookup Diagrams Mic 48V 8 i
5. Sceptre S6 S8 CoActual Active Studio Monitors Owner s Manual 1 PES ONUS seno Sceptre S6 and 8 Owner s Manual Table of Contents 1 0 Overview 1 2 2 Hookup Diagrams 5 1 1 Introduction 1 2 2 1 BasicSetup 5 1 2 Summary of Sceptre 6 S8 2 2 2 Advanced Setup with Speaker Features 2 Switching 6 1 3 What isin the Box 2 x 3 Tutorials 7 1 3 1 Special Handling Instructions 2 3 1 Monitor Placement 7 3 2 Connections 8 2 Hookup 3 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 3 3 3 Input Level Setting 8 3 4 Equalizer Setting Suggestions 9 3 5 Acoustic Space Setting 2At anpii a Suggestions 10 2 1 2 Power 3 2 1 3 Acoustic Tuning 4 Resources 17 Controls 4 4 1 Technical Specifications 11 4 1 Troubleshooting 13 4 2 PreSonus Limited Warranty 13 0 Overview Sceptre S6 and S8 1 1 1 Introduction Owner s Manual 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus Sceptre S6 S8 CoActual active studio monitor PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the S6 and S8 utilizing high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime The S6 and S8 self powered near field monitors differ in cabinet and driver size crossover frequency low frequency extension and maximum sound pressure level all other specs are identical Both models are based on CoActual Speaker Coherence Al
6. ce signal If you set it too high any noise in the signal will be amplified which you don t want either The best place to start is to set the control at its 12 o clock position which is labeled U for unity gain That means the level of the signal reaching the amplifier is the same as the level of the signal entering the monitor s input This ensures a good strong signal level without amplifying any noise that might be in the signal Of course you should make sure that the gain controls in your audio source have been optimized for maximum signal level and minimum noise This process is called gain staging and you can learn about it from many online sources 3 Tutorials Sceptre S6 and S8 3 4 Equalizer Setting Suggestions Owner s Manual If setting the input gain to Unity is unsatisfactory you can try different settings but remember that it s better to avoid settings above U if possible PreSonus included these settings in case nothing else will work but any noise in the signal will be amplified if the control is set higher than U On the other hand if the volume is too loud at unity gain feel free to turn the Input Level control down a bit but not so far that you have to crank your audio source s output level to its maximum setting Again if you properly gain stage your audio source setting Input Level to U or slightly lower should work fine Once the monitor s Input Level control is set leave it alone
7. control rolls off the low frequencies below the specified frequency 60 80 or 100 Hz at a slope of 24 dB octave Engage this control if you are using a subwoofer in conjunction with the Sceptre S6 S8 monitors and set it to the same frequency as the crossover to the subwoofer If you re not using a subwoofer set the control to Linear 3 5 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions 3dB or 1 5dB When a monitor is placed close to a wall or in a corner the low frequencies tend to be emphasized more than if the monitor is far from any room boundary this effect is called boundary bass boost It is most pronounced if the monitor is in a corner and less pronounced but still present if the monitor is near one wall To compensate for this bass boost the Sceptre S6 S8 provides an Acoustic Space switch that cuts all frequencies below 250 Hz by a fixed amount If the monitors are close to the corners of the room start by setting the Acoustic Space switch to 6 dB which provides the most bass attenuation If the monitors are close to the back wall try setting the Acoustic Space switch to 3 dB or 1 5 dB for less attenuation If the monitors are far from any wall there will be no bass boost so set the switch to 0 dB These are merely starting suggestions use your ears experiment and go with what works best for your listening environment 10 4 Resources 4 1 Technical Specifications Sceptre S6 and 8 Owner
8. d at you not pointed straight ahead 3 Tutorials 3 2 Connections 32 335 Q MIN MAX LEVEL Sceptre S6 and S8 Owner s Manual Connections If your audio source has balanced XLR or 4 TRS outputs make sure the wiring of those outputs corresponds with the wiring of the Sceptre S6 S8 s inputs as illustrated below If it doesn t you ll need crossover cables that reverse the two signal conductors Qr Sleeve Eng Tip Ground H If your audio source has only unbalanced outputs connect each of them to a DI direct injection box which typically has an unbalanced input and a balanced output and connect the DI box s balanced output to the corresponding input on the Sceptre S6 S8 In all cases use the shortest possible cables in order to minimize the chance of picking up electromagnetic or radio frequency interference EMI or RFI Input Level Setting The Input Level control determines the level of the input signal before it is sent to the built in power amp This lets you attenuate or amplify the signal s level at the monitor s input providing the flexibility to adapt to various audio source output levels Set the Input Level so that all other level controls in the system needn t be turned way up or way down to achieve a comfortable listening volume If you set it too low you ll have to crank your audio source s output level way up which will increase the audible noise from the sour
9. ignment and TQ Temporal Equalization Technology from Fulcrum Acoustic The design starts with a horn loaded compression tweeter mounted coaxially at the center of a cone woofer to provide true point source imaging which is generally considered to bea superior driver configuration especially for near field monitoring Complementing the coaxial drivers is a 32 bit floating point DSP engine that optimizes the drivers performance The result is that you hear every nuance of your mix with astonishing clarity and coherence We encourage you to contact us at 1 225 216 7887 9 a m to 5 p m Central Time with questions or comments regarding your PreSonus Sceptre S6 S8 PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts our valued customers We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your Sceptre S6 S8 ABOUT THIS MANUAL We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct connection procedures for your Sceptre S6 S8 before connecting it to the rest of your studio gear This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup In addition to all the basic info you ll need to connect and operate your Sceptre S6 S8 this manual al
10. ir PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty including among other things damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc 7257 Florida B
11. long not only increases the risk of noise it increases the likelihood that the cables are coiled which will essentially create an antenna that picks up all kinds of audio interference 4 2 PreSonus Limited Warranty PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period PreSonus shall at its sole and absolute option repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative If you are located in the USA and need warranty repair please submit an online technical support request at http support presonus com to receive a return authorization number and shipping information If you are located outside of the USA please contact the PreSonus 13 4 Resources Sceptre S6 and S8 4 2 PreSonus Limited Warranty Owner s Manual distributor for your region for warranty repairs All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem All authorized returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repa
12. lvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 www presonus com 14 4 Resources Sceapinm 6s Saved 4 2 PreSonus Limited Warranty Owner s Manual Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Rice Dressing Ingredients e 1lb ground beef e 1 Ib chopped chicken liver 1 onion diced e 2 green peppers diced e 4 6 celery stalks diced e 2 garlic cloves minced e C chopped fresh parsley e 3C chicken stock e 6C cooked rice e 1 Tbs oil e Salt and pepper to taste e Cayenne pepper to taste Cooking Instructions 1 Ina large pot heat oil on medium high and add meat salt and pepper to taste Stir until meat begins to brown 2 Lower heat and add all vegetables Cook until onions are transparent and celery is very tender Add stock as necessary to prevent burning 3 Stir in cooked rice Add remaining stock and simmer on low until ready to serve 2013 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved AudioBox CoActual DigiMax Eris FireStudio Nimbit PreSonus QMix Riff to Release Sceptre StudioLive and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc Capture Impact Mixverb Presence RedLightDist SampleOne Studio One and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd Mac and Mac 0S are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc in the U S
13. mm 15 75 400 mm Weight 56 18 8 Ibs 8 53 kg 58 24 25 Ibs 11 kg 12 4 Resources Sceptre S6 and S8 4 1 Troubleshooting Owner s Manual 4 1 Troubleshooting No power First ensure that your Sceptre S6 S8 is plugged in If it s connected to a power conditioner verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning If so yet there is still no power to the monitor contact PreSonus for a repair No audio If your Sceptre S6 S8 appears to power on but you hear no sound when playing audio from the source signal the lights are on but nobody s home first make sure that the cable connecting the source signal to the monitor is working correctly Also verify that the Input Gain control is set to provide enough amplitude for the signal Hum Usually hum is caused by a ground loop Verify that all audio equipment is connected to the same power source If you are not using a power conditioner we highly recommend that you add one Not only will this help to minimize hum it will better protect your equipment from power surges brownouts etc Use balanced cables whenever possible If your audio device does not offer a balanced output you can connect it to a DI direct injection box which will provide a ground lift switch and a balanced output Finally make sure that your audio cables are not run near power cables and use cables that are the appropriate length for your application Using cables that are too
14. s Manual 4 Resources 4 1 Technical Specifications INPUTS S6 and S8 1 Balanced XLR 1 Balanced 4 TRS PERFORMANCE Frequency Response 3 dB S6 52 Hz 20 kHz S8 46 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Response 10 dB S6 42 Hz 23 kHz S8 38 Hz 23 kHz Crossover Frequency S6 2 2 kHz S8 2 4 kHz LF Amplifier Power 40 S6 90W S8 90W HF Amplifier Power 100 S6 90W S8 90W Peak SPL at 1M S6 109 dB S8 116 dB Horn Dispersion S6 and S8 110 x 90 LF Driver S6 6 5 glass reinforced paper S8 8 glass reinforced paper HF Driver S6 1 diaphragm compression driver S8 1 diaphragm compression driver 11 4 Resources 4 1 Technical Specifications Input Impedance Sceptre S6 and S8 Owner s Manual S6 10 kQ 8 10 kQ USER CONTROLS Volume Range S6 and S8 A type taper HF Control S6 and S8 Linear 1 1 5 4 dB Low Cut S6 and S8 Linear 60 80 Hz 100 Hz Acoustic Space S6 and S8 Linear 1 5 3 6 dB PROTECTION S6 and S8 RF interference Output current limiting Over temperature Turn on off transient Subsonic filter Internal mains fuse POWER S6 and S8 100 120V 50 60 Hz or 220 240V 50 60 Hz CABINET S6 and S8 Vinyl laminated MDF PHYSICAL Width Height Depth S6 9 230 mm 11 280 mm 13 2 335 mm S8 11 4 290 mm 11 8 300
15. so provides several tutorials that cover monitor placement and connections as well as how to set the Input Level EQ and Acoustic Space controls 1 0 Overview 1 2 Sceptre S6 and S8 Summary of Sceptre 6 S8 Features Owner s Manual 1 2 Summary of Sceptre S6 S8 Features Temporal Equalization by Fulcrum Acoustic combines 32 bit floating point DSP with coaxial cone woofer and horn loaded compression tweeter 2x90W Class D amplifiers optimized for the woofer and tweeter Front ported cabinet extends and smoothes out bass response 2 balanced inputs XLR and 4 TRS Input level control with 10 dB of gain above unity High frequency driver adjust linear 1 dB 1 5 dB 4 dB above 2 kHz High pass filter switch linear 60 Hz 80 Hz 100 Hz with 24 dB octave slope Acoustic Space switch linear 1 5 dB 3 dB 6 dB to compensate for bass boost near a wall 1 3 Whatis in the Box In addition to this manual your Sceptre S6 S8 package contains the following 1 PreSonus Sceptre S6 or S8 active studio monitor 1 IEC power cable 1 3 1 Special Handling Instructions The horn on your Sceptre S6 S8 is very delicate and should be handled with extreme care Do not use the horn to turn or adjust your Sceptre S6 S8 or as a handgrip by which to pick it up Doing so will damage your Sceptre monitor and will require it to be repaired by PreSonus Damage caused by mishandling may no
16. t be covered by your warranty 2 Hookup Sceptre S6 and S8 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls Owner s Manual p Hookup 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 2 1 1 Inputs LEVEL Line level Inputs The Sceptre S6 S8 provides a choice of two balanced inputs XLR and 44 TRS These inputs amplifiers When both balanced connections are in use the TRS input supersedes the XLR input y LZA accept a line level signal from your D audio source and feed that signal at ine XZ to the monitor s built in power Note Make sure your audio source s XLR or 4 TRS wiring corresponds to that of the Sceptre S6 S8 Q7 Jp 2 1 2 Power Sleeve ang Tip Ground Input Level Sets the amount of gain applied to the input signal This is not a volume control in the traditional sense instead it sets the level of the input signal before it is amplified IEC Power Connection Your Sceptre S6 S8 accepts a standard IEC power cord Warning Do not remove the center grounding prong or use a ground lift adapter as this could result in electric shock 2 Hookup Sceptre S6 and S8 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls Owner s Manual POWER Power Switch This is the On Off switch The power status is indicated by an LED on the front of the cabinet Note The input power voltage is set internally at the factory to correspond with the country to which your Sceptre monitor was shipped Do not
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