ADAM Audio HM3 - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing ADAM Audio!
ADAM Home Monitors are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio perfection.
You have selected a precise, high resolution passive speaker system that allows you
to professionally evaluate audio recordings. We are confident that these monitors can
meet your expectations for faithful sound reproduction.
To enjoy the capabilities of your new speakers, please read the following safety and
warranty considerations before connecting them. Try to become informed about the
speaker placement and the available control factors - the positioning and the acoustic
properties of the control room often play a bigger role than you might think.
The HM3 is a compact near field monitor. It is an ideal tool for small control rooms,
recording vehicles and post-production suites. It is also perfectly suited for situations
where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a small footprint is
required.
The HM3 is a two-way ported passive system that uses a single A.R.T. tweeter and
conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover frequency of 1.8 kHz.
The use of our exceptional A.R.T. tweeter ensures full compatibility with the latest
expanded high frequency resolution media formats such as DVD Audio and SACD. At
the same time, the HM3 allows you to monitor the low frequency range down to 52 Hz
with a flat response.
We hope very much that you enjoy your new monitors and their unique transducer
design. If you have any questions about this or any of our products, don’t hesitate to
contact us - we will be happy to advise you.
The ADAM Audio Team
Quickstart
Your new speaker system will need some hours of playtime to reach its full potential. It
is advised to warm up the monitors a bit before working with them.
When you start listening, keep all panel settings in the tweeter level switch position.
You should listen to various recordings first, especially untreated material that should
sound natural, where only little or no equalization or dynamic correction has been
applied. After some experience you will be better prepared to eventually adapt to your
room’s acoustics.