Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
I cannot change the volume and/or sound settings.
Most probably the DIP switches on the rear panel of the monitor/subwoofer are set so that these functions are blocked.
This switchable blocking feature is intended to prevent unintentionally losing the settings of an optimally configured
system. For more information, refer to the
User's Manual,
in the "OPERATION > DIP Switches" section.
Question:
Why does the orange LED ring blink even though the volume of the loudspeaker is not too loud?
The input signal's level is too high and is overloading the monitor/subwoofer input. Please reduce the level of the
signal source and increase the level of the monitor/subwoofer.
Question:
How high can the input level of the monitors be (SC20X and SC30X)?
The maximum input level is 8dBu, which corresponds to 5.78dBV (1.95Veff).
This allows the direct connection of devices with a maximum nominal level of: German Broadcast Studio Level (ARD):
+6dBu; professional studio level: +4dBu; and consumer Hi-Fi level: -10dBV=-7.78dBu. When a higher level overloads
the input, the red LED ring blinks, in which case the external signal level must be reduced.
Question:
Which monitors/subwoofer are recommended for my room?
We have put together the following set of guidelines regarding room size, listening distance and monitor/subwoofer
combinations for 2.1 and 5.1 setups.
| Monitor
|
Listening distance
|
Room size
|
Room volume
|
Recommended subwoofer for 2.1 & 5.1 setups
|
| SC203
|
0.5 - 1.5 m
(1.6 - 4.9 ft)
|
16 m²
(172 sq ft)
|
40 m³
(1412 cu ft)
|
TS107/TS108
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC204
|
0.5 - 2 m
(1.6 - 6.6 ft)
|
24 m²
(258 sq ft)
|
60 m³
(2119 cu ft)
|
TS108
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC205
|
0.7 - 2 m
(2.3 - 6.6 ft)
|
30 m²
(323 sq ft)
|
90 m³
(3178 cu ft)
|
TS108/TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC207
|
1 - 2.5 m
(3.3 - 8.2 ft)
|
60 m²
(646 sq ft)
|
180 m³
(6357 cu ft)
|
TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC208
|
1.2 - 2.5 m
(3.9 - 8.2 ft)
|
100 m²
(1076 sq ft)
|
300 m³
(10594 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC305
|
1 - 2 m
(3.3 - 6.6 ft)
|
80 m²
(861 sq ft)
|
240 m³
(8475 cu ft)
|
TS108/TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC307
|
1.5 - 2.5 m
(4.9 - 8.2 ft)
|
100 m²
(1076 sq ft)
|
300 m³
(10594 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC407
|
1.5 - 3 m
(4.9 - 9.8 ft)
|
120 m²
(1292 sq ft)
|
480 m³
(16951 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC408
|
1.5 - 3.5 m
(4.9 - 11.5 ft)
|
120 m²
(1292 sq ft)
|
480 m³
(16951 cu ft)
|
TS112
(as LFE)
|
| SC3010
|
1.5 - 4 m
(4.9 - 13.1 ft)
|
160 m²
(1722 sq ft)
|
800 m³
(28251 cu ft)
|
2 x TS112
(as LFE)
|
| SC3012
|
2 - 4.5 m
(6.6 - 14.8 ft)
|
160 m²
(1722 sq ft)
|
800 m³
(28251 cu ft)
|
4 x TS112
(as LFE)
|
* LFE = Low Frequency Enhancer
These suggestions are intended solely as guidance. The selection of the right subwoofer depends of many other factors as well.
Question:
I want to buy a subwoofer, but I do not know which one is the best for my setup.
We have put together the following set of guidelines regarding room size, listening distance and monitor/subwoofer
combinations for 2.1 and 5.1 setups.
| Monitor
|
Listening distance
|
Room size
|
Room volume
|
Recommended subwoofer for 2.1 & 5.1 setups
|
| SC203
|
0.5 - 1.5 m
(1.6 - 4.9 ft)
|
16 m²
(172 sq ft)
|
40 m³
(1412 cu ft)
|
TS107/TS108
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC204
|
0.5 - 2 m
(1.6 - 6.6 ft)
|
24 m²
(258 sq ft)
|
60 m³
(2119 cu ft)
|
TS108
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC205
|
0.7 - 2 m
(2.3 - 6.6 ft)
|
30 m²
(323 sq ft)
|
90 m³
(3178 cu ft)
|
TS108/TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC207
|
1 - 2.5 m
(3.3 - 8.2 ft)
|
60 m²
(646 sq ft)
|
180 m³
(6357 cu ft)
|
TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC208
|
1.2 - 2.5 m
(3.9 - 8.2 ft)
|
100 m²
(1076 sq ft)
|
300 m³
(10594 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC305
|
1 - 2 m
(3.3 - 6.6 ft)
|
80 m²
(861 sq ft)
|
240 m³
(8475 cu ft)
|
TS108/TS110
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC307
|
1.5 - 2.5 m
(4.9 - 8.2 ft)
|
100 m²
(1076 sq ft)
|
300 m³
(10594 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC407
|
1.5 - 3 m
(4.9 - 9.8 ft)
|
120 m²
(1292 sq ft)
|
480 m³
(16951 cu ft)
|
TS110/TS112
(as subwoofer)
|
| SC408
|
1.5 - 3.5 m
(4.9 - 11.5 ft)
|
120 m²
(1292 sq ft)
|
480 m³
(16951 cu ft)
|
TS112
(as LFE)
|
| SC3010
|
1.5 - 4 m
(4.9 - 13.1 ft)
|
160 m²
(1722 sq ft)
|
800 m³
(28251 cu ft)
|
2 x TS112
(as LFE)
|
| SC3012
|
2 - 4.5 m
(6.6 - 14.8 ft)
|
160 m²
(1722 sq ft)
|
800 m³
(28251 cu ft)
|
4 x TS112
(as LFE)
|
* LFE = Low Frequency Enhancer
These suggestions are intended solely as guidance. The selection of the right subwoofer depends of many other factors as well.
Question:
What distance should be observed between loudspeakers and back wall – especially considering that the bass reflex port is on the rear panel?
The sound emitted by a loudspeaker is always influenced by its proximity to a wall, regardless of whether the bass
reflex port is on the front or rear panel. The distance to the wall affects certain frequencies — depending on their
wavelength — by boosting or attenuating them.
To reduce direct reflections from the back wall, the speakers ought to be flush mounted or placed at a large enough
distance from the wall. We recommend placing the monitors at least 20 cm (8 in) away from the back wall, although
this value will vary depending on the shape and material of the wall itself.
Explanations:
The sound energy produced by the speaker, especially in the lower frequencies (below 150 Hz), is propagated in all
directions. When a monitor is placed in front of a soundproof surface (a wall, for instance), sound is reflected by
the latter. In an ideal situation, the sound energy would be doubled (direct + reflected sound), which translates in
a 6 dB increase. Likewise, in an ideal situation, sound energy is quadrupled (increased in 12 db) when the speaker
leans against two boundary surfaces (a wall and the floor, for example).
When your EVE Audio monitors stand too close to a wall, you can use the speaker's Low Filter to prevent the lower frequencies from being boosted.
| |
1. No boundary surfaces |
2. One boundary surface = +6dB |
| |
3. Two boundary surfaces = +12dB |
4. Three boundary surfaces = +18dB |
Question:
How should I set the Woofer Sel. DIP switch of my SC305 or SC307?
The Woofer Sel switch allows you to exchange the position of the woofer and the mid-frequency driver. That way you can
focus primarily on the position of the speakers in the studio. Afterwards you can set each monitor according to its
individual position. And, in case you have SC305 or SC307 monitors, the Woofer Sel switch is your first step.
If the Woofer Sel switch is in the lower position, the woofer is on the left side and the mid-frequency driver on the
right (when looking at the speaker from the front). If the Woofer Sel switch is in the upper position, the woofer is on
the right side and the mid-frequency driver on the left (when looking at the speaker from the front).
In a stereo setup, we recommend placing the mid-frequency drivers in a symmetrical position on the inner side of the stereo field.
Question:
What height and distance from listening position are recommended for my EVE Audio monitors?
The tweeter of your EVE Audio monitors should be ideally placed at the
same height as your ears. If this is not possible tilt the monitors so that the
tweeter is directed to your ears.
| Model
|
Ideal distance between monitor and listening position
|
| SC203
|
0.5 - 1.5 m (1.6 - 4.9 ft)
|
| SC204
|
0.5 - 2 m (1.6 - 6.6 ft)
|
| SC205
|
0.7 to 2 m (2.3 to 6.6 ft)
|
| SC207
|
1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.2 ft)
|
| SC208
|
1.2 - 2.5 m (3.9 - 8.2 ft)
|
| SC305
|
1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft)
|
| SC307
|
1.5 to 2.5 m (4.9 to 8.2 ft)
|
| SC407
|
1.5 - 3 m (4.9 - 9.8 ft)
|
| SC408
|
1.5 - 3.5 m (4.9 - 11.5 ft)
|
| SC3010
|
1.5 - 4 m (4.9 - 13.1 ft)
|
| SC3012
|
2 - 4.5 m (6.6 - 14.8 ft)
|
|
|
These values are only meant as a reference and depend a lot on the
characteristics of the room. In live rooms you will be forced to reduce the
distance, while in dead rooms the distance to the loudspeakers can be
larger.
Question:
How to place both monitor speakers in a stereo setup?
The so-called "stereo triangle" is the best way to place speakers in a stereo
setup, i.e. the monitors and the listening position should form an equilateral
triangle.
Read more about monitor speaker position in a stereo setup in our
product manuals, section "Positioning > Seteo Setup".
Question:
How to place both monitor speakers and the subwoofer in a 2.1 setup?
The positioning of the two satellites should be done in the same manner as
in a stereo setup (see previous question in the F.A.Q).
The subwoofer should be placed on the ground between both satellites.
Considering that low frequencies are omnidirectional, the subwoofer does
not have to be centered exactly between the two satellites.
Read more about monitor speakers and subwoofer position in a stereo+subwoofer setup in our
product manuals, section "Positioning > Stereo Setup + Subwoofer (2.1)".
Question:
How to place the monitor speakers and the subwoofer in a 5.1 setup?
The positioning of the two front speakers and the subwoofer should be
done in the same manner as in a stereo setup with subwoofer (see previous question in the F.A.Q).
Place the center monitor directly in front of the listening position, i.e. right
in the center between both front satellites.
The rear satellites should form an isosceles triangle with the listening
position forming an angle of 140°.
Read more about monitor speakers and subwoofer position in a surround setup in our
product manuals, section "Positioning > Multichannel Setup (5.1)".
Question:
Does the tweeter of the SC305 and SC307 need to be rotated 90 degrees when upright?
No, it is not necessary thanks to the almost quadratical opening on the front panel of our AMT tweeters.
However, if available, the protection grid ought to be rotated 90 degrees.
Question:
Can I place two-way speakers horizontally?
In principle, you can, however this entails a remarkable reduction of the optimal listening spot. Place the speakers
in a symmetrical position with the AMT tweeters on the outside. Avoid at all costs placing the mid-frequency driver
on the outer side.
Question:
Can I use the speakers as in-wall monitors?
Yes, it is possible. But make sure that the heat from the integrated back-mounted amplifiers can be dissipated properly.
For the bass reflex port to work correctly, there should be at least 2 cm (SC20X and SC30X) or 3cm (SC40X) of separation from the wall.
The front panel of the monitor ought to be flush mounted to the wall. That way you can avoid interferences and refractions
that might negatively affect sound reproduction. Also consider that mid and low frequencies are enhanced due to the wall.
Use the Low-Shelf and Desk controls to adjust these frequency ranges to your personal taste.
Question:
On what kind of surface should I place my EVE Audio monitors?
We recommend placing your monitors on a heavy, non-resonating surface. Make sure that the speakers sit firmly on the surface
and do not rattle. Try to avoid placing the speakers on top of a shelf or on light, unfilled speaker stands that can produce
unwanted and clearly audible natural resonances in the mid frequency range.
Question:
Are EVE Audio loudspeakers magnetically shielded?
Almost all loudspeakers, including EVE Audio monitors, use permanent magnets that create a constant magnetic field. Back in the
day when almost all recording studios and production facilities had CRT monitors, the latter caused interferences with the
magnetic field of the speakers. To avoid such interferences, some loudspeakers were magnetically shielded by default, while some
others could be shielded afterwards, even if the shield had no effect on the front side of the speakers.
With the arrival of LCD and plasma displays, all CRT monitors were banned from the studios. Thus, magnetic shielding is not
necessary anymore, which is the reason why we decided not to shield our studio monitors.
Nevertheless, we can find other interference-susceptible devices in recording studios, especially magnetic storage devices, like
hard disks, magnetic cards, magnetic tape machines, etc. So, we advise you to make sure that such devices are not too close to
the speakers. As a general rule of thumb, the magnetic field is almost unmeasurable at a distance of approximately 30 cm (1 ft).
If you have a computer with a modern SSD hard disk there should be no problem whatsoever.
Question:
Do I have to systematically turn off my EVE Audio speakers when not in use or can I leave them in standby mode?
You can leave your monitors/subwoofer in standby mode (just press the button for three seconds) as long as you want. Your speakers
will not be damaged in any way. However, even though the power consumption sinks to only 1 watt, do think in the environment and consider
turning them off completely when not in use.
Question:
In my studio I have a main power switcher that turns on and off the whole system. Can I use it to turn on/off my EVE Audio monitors/subwoofer without damaging them?
Yes, you can use a main power switcher to turn on/off your EVE Audio monitors/subwoofer together with the rest of your gear.
All the settings of your EVE Audio monitors are saved when powered off. And they are automatically recalled when powered on again.
Question:
I would like to protect the whole front side of my monitors. Is there any accessory available to that end?
Every EVE Audio monitor is supplied with an acoustically neutral metal grille to protect the tweeter. Generally speaking, more protection is not needed in studio environments.
Question:
What is the rubber cap on the rear side for?
The connector behind the rubber cap is intended solely for service purposes. The rubber cap has no use for the user.
Please do not manipulate the rubber cap to avoid any damage to the sensitive electronics behind it.
Question:
What is the input sensitivity of the EVE monitors?
With an input voltage of 130mV (-15.5 dBu or -17.2 dBV) the sound pressure level amounts to 90 dBSPL.
Question:
My EVE Audio monitor/subwoofer stopped working properly or has a defect. What should I do?
