PreSonus Eris E4.5
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1. SU Gg Eu dee ad 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 A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if a power supply cord or plug is damaged or liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally2. 2 2 Hookup Diagrams Owner s Manual 2000 Right k Right 2 2 Hookup Diagrams 2 2 1 Basic Setup OO To e ux Outputs KOJ e Lefton gt Leftiftene Left iano Left iene Right We Right Right o dem E E i ES ES GE ig al Dogg A PreSonus 4 PreSonus eels tatum E uL 2 Hookup Eris Series E5 and E8 2 2 Hookup Diagrams Owner s Manual 2 2 2 Advanced Setup with Speaker Switching AudioBox 1818VSL Vl PreSonus Js Central Station Plus n Presonus 77 ee ee e Go e e CENTRAL STATION a e Jo XE e 9 ee pon LO me Sceptre S6 Tutorials Eris Series E5 and E8 3 1 Monitor Placement Owner s Manual Monitor Placement Ideally near field monitors should be placed so that the tweeters are at the same height as your ears when you are mixing Eris speakers can be placed vertically or horizontally when placed horizontally they should form a mirror image pair with the tweeters on the outside The speakers should be separated so that the tweeters form an equilateral triangle with your head The monitors should be
3. Input Level EQ and Acoustic Space controls 1 Overview Eris Series E5 and E8 1 2 Summary of Eris E5 E8 Features Owner s Manual 1 2 Summary of Eris E5 E8 Features e 3inputs 2 balanced XLR and 4 TRS and 1 unbalanced RCA e Kevlar woofer and silk dome tweeter e Separate amplifiers that are optimized for the woofer and tweeter e Front firing acoustic port for superior bass frequency reproduction e Input level control with 35 dB of gain above unity e High frequency shelf EQ with 6 dB of boost cut above 4 5 kHz e Mid frequency peak EQ with 6 dB of boost cut centered at 1 kHz e Low frequency cutoff switch flat 80 Hz 100 Hz with 12 dB octave slope e Acoustic Space switch 0 2 dB 4 dB to compensate for bass boost near a wall 1 3 Whatis in the box In addition to this manual your Eris E5 E8 package contains the following e 1 PreSonus Eris E5 or E8 powered studio monitor e 1 IEC power cable e 4 Foam feet to be placed on the bottom of the speaker to improve isolation 2 Hookup Eris Series E5 and E8 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls Owner s Manual y Hookup 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 2 1 1 Inputs RCA Unbalanced Balanced XLR o Line level Inputs The Eris E5 E8 provides a choice of three inputs two balanced XLR and V TRS and one unbalanced RCA These inputs accept a line level signal from your audio sourc
4. of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated pem collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2006 95 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC Table of Contents 1 1 1 1 2 13 2 2 2 Overview 7 Introduction 7 Summary of Eris E5 E8 Features 2 What is in the box 2 Hookup 3 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 3 2 1 1 Inputs 3 2 1 2 Power 4 2 1 3 Acoustic Tuning Controls 4 Hookup Diagrams 5 2 2 1 Basic Setup 5 2 2 2 Advanced Setup with Speaker Switching 6 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 Tutorials 7 Monitor Placement 7 Input Gain Setting 8 Equalizer Setting Suggestions 8 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions 9 Resources 70 Technical Specifications 10 Troubleshoot
5. 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 direct 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 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 Resources Eris Series E5 and E8 4 3 PreSonus Limited Warranty Owner s Manual 4 3 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
6. 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 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 repair 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 4 Re
7. toed in or angled so that they are pointed at you not pointed straight ahead 3 Tutorials Eris Series E5 and E8 3 2 Input Gain Setting Owner s Manual 32 Input Gain Setting The best place to start is to set the Input Level 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 extraneous noise Make sure that the gain controls on 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 You should always set the Input Gain on your Eris monitor 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 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 If the volume is too loud at unity gain feel free to turn the Input Gain control down a bit but not so far that you have to crank your audio source s output level to its maximum setting 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 your source signal If you set it too high any noise in the signal
8. 7 178 mm 7 68 195 mm 10 24 260 mm E8 9 84 250 mm 11 77 299 mm 15 12 384 mm Weight E5 10 2 Ibs 4 63 kg E8 22 2 Ibs 10 07 kg 4 Resources Eris Series E5 and E8 4 2 Troubleshooting Owner s Manual 4 2 Troubleshooting No Power First ensure that your Eris E5 E8 is plugged in If it s connected to a power conditioner verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning If problem still exists disconnect the power cable from your E5 E8 and check the fuse on the back panel of your E5 E8 The fuse housing is located directly beneath the IEC power cable connection A blown fuse may look black on the inside or the wire inside might appear broken A very black fuse is a sign that something may have shorted out Try replacing the fuse with a new one The E5 uses a T1L fuse The Eris E8 uses a T2L fuse If the fuse blows again you will need to contact PreSonus for a repair No audio If your Eris E5 E8 appears to power on but you hear no sound when playing audio from your audio source the lights are on but nobody s home first make sure that the cable connecting your audio source 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
9. Eris Series E5 E8 High Definition Near Field Studio Monitors Owner s Manual SS SES 1 PreSonus Important Safety Instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in this manual A N The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry a cloth
10. 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 OS 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 and other countries Temporal EQ and TQare trademarks of Fulcrum Acoustic Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies All specifications subject to change without notice except the recipe which is a classic Eris Series E5 E8 High Definition Near Field Studio Monitors Owner s Manual enl cq 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge f PreSonus Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 D WiiWipresant dicoln Parti 820 PAEOO24 C
11. are using your Eris speakers in a country that uses a different standard voltage than is used in the country where you purchased your Eris E5 or E8 2 1 3 Acoustic Tuning Controls MID 6dB 6dB LOW CUTOFF Flat 80Hz 100Hz ACOUSTIC SPACE 4dB 2dB 0dB High Boosts or cuts all frequencies above 4 5 kHz by 6 dB Power User Tip The High control on the Eris E5 E8 is a high shelf EQ and attenuates or boosts frequencies above 4 5 kHz This EQ is much like the treble control on a car stereo It raises or lowers the gain on all frequencies above the specified cutoff frequency Shelving EQs can make big changes to the sound very quickly by adding or removing an entire range of frequencies Mid Boosts or cuts frequencies around 1 kHz by 6 dB The Mid control is a peak EQ that lets you boost or cut a specified frequency band in this case a band about two octaves wide centered at 1 kHz It s capable of more subtle changes Low Cutoff Rolls off the level of all frequencies below the specified frequency 80 or 100 Hz at a slope of 12 dB octave Can be defeated by setting it to Flat in which case the monitor s natural rolloff takes over Acoustic Space Cuts the level of all frequencies below 800 Hz by the specified amount 2 or 4 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 O dB 2 Hookup Eris Series E5 and E8
12. ck wall try setting the Acoustic Space switch to 2 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 4 Resources 4 1 Technical Specifications Eris Series E5 and E8 Owner s Manual 4 Resources 4 1 Technical Specifications INPUTS E5 and E8 1 Balanced XLR 1 Balanced 4 TRS 1 Unbalanced RCA PERFORMANCE Frequency Response E5 53 Hz 22 kHz E8 35Hz 22 kHz Crossover Frequency E5 3 kHz E8 2 2 kHz LF Amplifier Power E5 45W E8 75W HF Amplifier Power E5 35W E8 65W Peak SPL at 1M E5 102 dB E8 105 dB LF Driver E5 5 25 Kevlar E8 8 Kevlar HF Driver E5 1 silk dome E8 1 25 silk dome Input Impedance E5 and E8 10 kQ 4 Resources Eris Series E5 and E8 4 1 Technical Specifications Owner s Manual USER CONTROLS Volume Range E5 and E8 A type taper MF Control E5 and E8 Variable 6 to 6 dB HF Control E5 and E8 Variable 6 to 6 dB Low Cut E5 and E8 Flat 80 Hz 100 Hz Acoustic Space E5 and E8 Flat 2 dB 4 dB PROTECTION E5 and E8 RF interference Output current limiting Over temperature Turn on off transient Subsonic filter External mains fuse POWER E5 and E8 100 120V 50 60 Hz or 220 240V 50 60 Hz CABINET E5 and E8 Vinyl laminated MDF PHYSICAL Width Height Depth E5
13. e and feed that signal to the monitor s built in power amplifiers These inputs are provided to allow for flexible connectivity and not for connecting multiple sources to your speakers simultaneously Please connect only one source to your Eris E5 E8 Qr EHE Sleeve Ring Tip Ground H p Power User Tip If your audio source provides balanced XLR or 4 TRS tip ring sleeve outputs use one of the corresponding balanced Eris inputs since balanced cables are resistant to induced noise from radio frequency or electromagnetic interference RFI or EMI If the audio source has unbalanced 14 TS tip sleeve outputs use a 14 to RCA adapter or adapter cable Always use the shortest cable possible to minimize the risk of induced RFI or EMI noise Input Gain Sets the level of the input signal before it is amplified 2 Hookup Eris Series E5 and E8 2 1 Rear Panel Connections and Controls Owner s Manual 2 1 2 Power e d POWER mid AC SELECT IEC Power Connection Your Eris E5 E8 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 Power Switch This is the On Off switch The power status is indicated by an LED on the front of the cabinet AC Select Switch The input power voltage is set at the factory to correspond with the country in which it was shipped Use this switch only if you
14. ing 12 PreSonus Limited Warranty 13 1 1 1 Overview Introduction Eris Series E5 and E8 Owner s Manual 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus Eris E5 E8 studio monitors The E5 and E8 self powered near field monitors that offer excellent performance at a reasonable price for budget conscious project studios with features normally reserved for more expensive monitors We encourage you to contact us at 225 216 7887 9 a m to 5 p m Central An Time with questions or comments regarding your PreSonus Eris E5 E8 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 Eris E5 E8 ABOUT THIS MANUAL We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct connection procedures for your Eris E5 E8 before connecting it to the rest of your studio gear This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make you an Eris expert In addition to the Power User Tips you will find several tutorials that cover monitor placement as well as setting the
15. or has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your product requires a repair contact support presonus com to arrange for a return authorization number Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor Your distributor s contact information is available at www presonus com The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding earthing connection Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable EU Directives on the Protection of the Environment and Other Euro Stuff RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2011 65 EU for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg hexavalent chromium Cr 6 PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to this device Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals REACh and contains none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
16. sources Eris Series E5 and E8 4 3 PreSonus Limited Warranty Owner s Manual 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 Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 www presonus com Dinner is Served Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Rice Dressing Ingredients e llb ground beef e 1 Ib chopped chicken liver 1 onion diced 2green peppers diced e 4 6 celery stalks diced e 2 garlic cloves minced e 4 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 Inalarge 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
17. the other hand if you want to emulate a cheap portable radio try turning it up above 0 Try not to boost much since this can add noise to the signal The Low Cutoff control rolls off the low frequencies below the specified frequency 80 or 100 Hz Engage this control if you are using a subwoofer in conjunction with the Eris E5 E8 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 Flat If you want to emulate a cheap radio engage this control at 80 or 100 Hz while boosting the Mid control Power User Tip Do not use the EQ controls on your Eris monitor to correct problems in your mix While this changes what you hear in the control room it has no effect on your recorded audio 3 4 X Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions 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 present if the monitor is near one wall To compensate for this bass boost the Eris E5 E8 provides an Acoustic Space switch that cuts all frequencies below 800 Hz by a fixed amount If the monitors are close to the corners of the room start by setting the Acoustic Space switch to 4 dB which provides the most bass attenuation If the monitors are close to the ba
18. will be amplified which you don t want either Again if you properly gain stage your audio source setting Input Gain to U or slightly lower should work fine Once the monitor s Input Gain control is set leave it alone don t use it as a system volume control Leave that job to your audio device s output level control 3 3 Equalizer Setting Suggestions The Eris E5 E8 provides three EQ controls in its Acoustic Tuning section High Mid and Low Cutoff There s also an Acoustic Space control which is covered in the next section In general setting the High control to 0 no boost or cut will produce the best results However if the sound is generally too bright or shrill try turning this control down below 0 if the sound is too dull and lifeless try turning it up above 0 It s always better to cut than to boost and to use the smallest cut or boost needed to get the job done SdB 68 SdB 468 ACOUSTIC LOW CUTOFF SPACE Flat 80Hz 100Hz 4d8 2d8 dB eee eee ne The Mid control is a mid frequency peak filter that boosts or cuts frequencies centered on 1 kHz and extending about one octave above and below that frequency Again setting this control to 0 will generally produce the best results If you want to emulate a car stereo try turning it down below 0 to approximate the common smiley face 3 Tutorials Eris Series E5 and E8 3 4 Acoustic Space Setting Suggestions Owner s Manual EQ curve On
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