Elevate 3 MKII - Speaker ALESIS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Elevate 3 MKII ALESIS

User Guide (English)

Introduction

1. Make sure all items listed in the Introduction > Box Contents are included.
2. Read safety instruction booklet before using the product.
3. Place the product in an appropriate location for operation.
4. Ensure high quality, shielded audio cables are used away from sources of electromagnetic interference.

Box Contents

Elevate 3 MKII Speakers (Stereo Pair)

RCA-to-1/8" (3.5 mm) Audio Cable

1/8" (3.5 mm) Interconnection Cable

Power Cable

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com.

For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.

Setup

Items not listed in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Before turning on the Elevate 3's power, do the following:

1. Ensure all cable connections have been made correctly.
2. Ensure the volume controls for the speakers are turned down.
3. Connect any other peripheral devices to Elevate 3 and power on those devices (such as a mic, mixer, etc.).
4. Insert the power cable into the power connector on the rear panel of Elevate 3 and plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
5. Then power-up Elevate 3.
6. Adjust the volume control on Elevate 3.

Speaker Placement

The placement of your speakers has a huge impact on how well they will perform in your studio. Although nearfield studio monitors are designed to be more forgiving when it comes to placement, you should do your best to make sure they form an equilateral triangle relative to your head. In other words, make sure that each speaker is equally distant from both your head as well as the other speaker. Once each speaker has been placed, rotate the speakers slightly so that the drivers are pointing toward the listener.

Take a look at the diagram on the right. Notice that the distance from the listener's head to each speaker is the same as the distance between the left and right speakers. Also note that the speakers are turned slightly so that the drivers are facing the listener. This is an ideal setup but if it is not practical (or possible) to do this, try to match this setup as closely as possible.

The speakers and listener should be at the three corners of a triangle having equal length sides.

Speaker Height

The ideal height for Elevate 3 is so that the speaker is parallel to the ground and that the midpoint of the woofer and tweeter is at ear-height.

The diagram to the right demonstrates the ideal placement height of the speakers relative to the listener. Notice that the listener's ears are directly between the woofer and tweeter.

Speaker Orientation

If possible, place the Elevate 3 monitors in their upright position and avoid laying the speakers on their sides. The Elevate 3 woofer and tweeter are vertically aligned and will provide the best performance when the speakers are placed upright. Placing them on their sides may create strong reflections from nearby surfaces resulting in spectrally unbalanced sound.

If your Elevate 3 monitors must be oriented horizontally due to space or line-of-sight considerations, place the speakers so that their tweeter is on the "inside" to improve imaging.

Features

Rear Panel

1. Rear Port: The rear port enhances the bass generated by the woofer, increasing the low frequencies. Make sure these ports are not obstructed since this will adversely affect bass response.
2. RCA Inputs: Use the included audio cable or other RCA cables (sold separately) to connect external sound sources to these inputs.
3. Stereo/Sub Out: This is a full range audio output which can be connected to a mixer, powered speakers, or an external recording device.
4. Bass Boost: This 2-position switch allows you to boost the speakers' bass frequencies.
5. Output to Left Speaker: This is the audio connection to the left speaker. Use the included 1/8" interconnection cable to connect the right speaker to the left speaker.
6. Power Connector: Plug the included AC adapter here.

Front Panel

1. Tweeter: This outputs the high frequencies.
2. Woofer: This outputs the low frequencies.
3. Headphones: Connect your 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphones to this output to hear the mix through your headphones. Note that while headphones are connected to Elevate 3, you will not be able to hear sound out of your speakers until the headphones are disconnected.
4. Vol/Power: This knob is used to turn the speakers on and adjust their volume. To turn on, simply turn up the knob. You will feel a click when the speakers turn on. A LED on the left side of the speaker will illuminate. To turn off, simply turn the volume all the way down; the LED will turn off to let you know that the speakers are off.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response	80 Hz – 20 kHz
Output Power	10 W x 2 (continuous)
LF Driver	3” / 76 mm
HF Driver	1” / 25 mm; silk dome
Front Baffle Thickness	15 mm
Audio Inputs	RCA (left & right)
Headphone Output	1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo
Subwoofer Output	1/8” (3.5 mm)
Interconnection Cable	1/8” (3.5 mm)
Power	110–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (width x depth x height)	5.0” x 6.4” x 7.5”
	127 x 163 x 190 mm
Weight	6.3 lbs.
	2.9 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks & Licenses

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