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User Guide (English)
Introduction
The BX5 Carbon was designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a studio
monitoring environment. It is focused on the functional goal of delivering pure, original sound without
any additional coloration. The BX5 Carbon monitor is self-powered, directly accepting a line-level
signal from a variety of sources.
The BX5 Carbon is designed to overcome all the limitations of conventional studio reference monitors
within the digital audio environment. This system delivers a wide-range frequency response by
employing two extraordinary drivers and unique crossover technology licensed by M-Audio. It boasts
a stable and balanced low-mid frequency response along with a defined mid and high frequency
response as well. Both drivers are magnetically shielded for desktop music production.
For pro engineers at commercial studios to home studio owners, the BX5 Carbon sets a new
affordable standard in studio monitoring.
Box Contents
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BX5 Carbon (1)
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Power Cable
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User Guide
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Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the M-
Audio website:
m-audio.com/bx5carbon
.
For additional product support, visit
m-audio.com/support
.
Features
Rear Panel
1.
XLR Input:
This jack accepts XLR input connections with
either balanced or unbalanced wiring. The input wiring of
an XLR connector should be as follows:
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XLR Pin 1: signal ground (shield)
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XLR Pin 2: signal positive (+)
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XLR Pin 3: signal negative (–)
2.
TRS Input:
This jack accepts 1/4" connections with either
balanced or unbalanced wiring. For balanced wiring, a
three-conductor TRS plug is necessary. The input wiring
of a TRS connector should be as follows:
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TRS Tip: signal positive (+)
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TRS Ring: signal negative (–)
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TRS Sleeve: signal ground (shield)
Unbalanced 1/4" wiring can be done with either a two- or
three-conductor (TS or TRS) plug. A two-conductor (TS)
plug automatically grounds the signal negative input,
whereas a three-conductor (TRS) plug, wired
unbalanced, provides the option of leaving the negative input open or grounded. We
recommend that you ground the unused negative input (this can be done by wiring the ring
and sleeve of the TRS plug together). The TRS input is summed through a balanced input
amplifier with the XLR input, allowing both inputs to be used simultaneously. Input
specifications apply to both.
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