Event electronic 20/20bas SPECIFICATIONS, 20/20 CONNECTIONS TO AN EXTERNAL POWER AMPLIFIER The

20/20bas SPECIFICATIONS
LF Driver:	8" mineral filled polypropylene cone with 1½" diameter high
	temperature voice coil, damped rubber surround and
	magnetic shielding.
HF Driver:	1" natural silk dome with ferrofluid voice coil coolant and
Frequency Response:	magnetic shielding
	38Hz - 20kHz, ±2dB, Ref 500Hz
Crossover:	Active fourth order
Acoustical Crossover:	2.6kHz
LF Amplifier Power:	130W continuous
HF Amplifier Power:	70W continuous
Input Connector:	Combo XLR - ¼" connector with gold contacts accepts
Polarity:	balanced or unbalanced sources
	Positive signal at + input produces outward cone
Input Impedance:	displacement
	40k	Ω	balanced, 20k	Ω	unbalanced
Input Sensitivity:
	1.1V input produces full output with Input Level control at
Input Level Control Range:	maximum
	20dB
LF Trim:	Continuously variable control calibrated in 1dB increments;
	Max boost/cut settings produces ±3dB @ 100Hz,
	±2dB @ 400Hz
HF Trim:	Continuously variable control calibrated in 1dB increments;
Subsonic Filter:	Max boost/cut settings produces ±3dB above 2.6kHz
	-3dB @ 30Hz
Protection:	RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature,
	turn-on/off transient, subsonic filter, resettable mains circuit
Indicators:	breaker
	Combination Power ON / Clip LED indicator
Power Requirements:	Factory programmed for either 120V~ 60Hz,
	220-240V~ 50/60Hz or 100V~ 50/60Hz, 200VA;
	Power via detachable 3 circuit IEC type linecord
Cabinet:	5/8" vinyl laminated lock-mitered MDF
Dimensions:	10¼" W x 14¾" H x 11¾" D
Weight:	30 lbs. each

Model 20/20, 20/20p and 20/20bas specifications are subject to change without notice.

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FIGURE 1. THE PRIME LISTENING POSITION OR SWEET SPOT. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH SPEAKER AND THE MONITORING POSITION SHOULD BE EQUAL.

Notice that Figure 1 also shows the speaker cabinets turned inward directly facing the listening position. This puts you in the sweet spot, which yields the most accurate stereo reproduction. If you need a wider sweet spot to allow for greater listener movement or for group monitoring, face the speakers in a slightly more open position, but never more than necessary. Finally, if you must mount the speakers substantially above or below ear level, then you will also need to tilt the cabinets downward or upward as well to keep them directly facing you.

Once you start using your Event monitors, you may find it helpful to move around in their soundfield to locate their best position in your environment, but if you follow the equal distance, ear level, face-on rules, you’ve already optimized their position for a single user in most situations.

20/20 CONNECTIONS TO AN EXTERNAL POWER AMPLIFIER The

passive Event 20/20 monitors present a 4 ohm nominal load impedance to the amplifier. Amplifiers rated for 8 ohm minimum loads are generally not suitable and may even suffer damage if used. We recommend using a power amplifier rated in the range of 100-200 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Higher power amplifiers can be used with caution, but care must be taken to never exceed the 20/20 monitor’s 150W program/200W peak ratings. Event is not responsible for damage caused by overpowering the speaker’s components.

Connections to the monitors are made via 5-way binding posts on the rear panel. These terminals will accept large diameter bare or tinned wires, spade or pin terminals, or banana plugs. Use the shortest length of #10 to #14