M-Audio BX8 Carbon [5/24] Installation

Installation

For optimal performance of the BX8 Carbon, please read the following thoroughly and carefully

prior to installation.

Precautions

• Handling: Please do not touch the speaker cones. The BX8 Carbon set is packaged in

the box tightly, so your attention is required when taking the monitors out of the box. To

avoid possible damage to the speaker units, hold both sides of the monitor in order to pull

it out of the box. The speaker cones should not be touched in order to avoid damage even

after they are out of the box.

• Correct Power Operation: Since the BX8 Carbon contains its own amplifier, it must be

connected to a power outlet using the detachable AC cable provided. Before connecting

power, please make sure that the Voltage-Select Switch located on the speaker's rear

panel is set to the appropriate position, as described in the rear-panel features list

appearing earlier in this manual.

WARNING! Use of improper Voltage-Select Switch combinations may result in hazardous

conditions and/or damage to speaker components not covered by speaker warranty.

• Connections: You can connect either an XLR balanced cable or TRS

balanced/unbalanced cable from the input of each BX8 Carbon to your corresponding

preamp, computer or game console outputs. We recommend that you use high-quality

balanced or unbalanced cables for input connections. Also, ALWAYS turn off the power of

the BX8 Carbon and turn the volume of the BX8 Carbon down to a minimum before

making the necessary connections.

Setup

The configuration and placement of your BX8 Carbon monitors on speaker stands or your

desktop workstation may affect the performance of the speakers. Use the following tips to

achieve the best performance out of your BX8 Carbon monitors.

Tip: If possible, place your BX8 Carbon monitors on speaker stands instead of your desktop.

Desks tend to resonate sympathetically at low frequencies and may adversely affect the bass

response of your monitors. If speaker stands are not possible due to space restrictions and you

notice a buildup in bass, try placing the monitors on isolation pads to acoustically de-couple the

monitors from the desk.

XLR Balanced Connection

Assure that the power switch of the BX8 Carbon is turned off and that the volume control of the

BX8 Carbon is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of an XLR balanced cable to

the balanced input of the BX8 Carbon (refer to the following diagram for balanced connection).

TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Connection

Assure that the power switch of the BX8 Carbon is turned to off and that the volume control of

the BX8 Carbon is turned down to a minimum. Connect the male end of a TRS balanced or TS

unbalanced cable to the TRS input of the BX8 Carbon (refer to the following diagram for TRS

connection).

Connecting to Preamp or Computer Outputs

Before connecting, make sure the output device's power has been turned off. Plug the XLR

balanced, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cable to the corresponding output connectors of a

pre‑amplifier, computer or game console.