user manual
MILAN
Loudspeaker Placement
In order to avoid the possibility of feedback locate the loudspeakers in front of your microphones and do not point microphones directly at the front of a loudspeaker.
When using speaker stands, try to raise the loudspeakers as high as practically possible (at least higher than the heads of the audience) since people are very good absorbers of sound,
especially at high frequencies. You also have the option to point them down using the alternate angle provided for by the built- in dual angle pole holder. Doing this will improve the coverage for both near and far audience members.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: make sure that any speaker stands you use are capable of taking the weight of the loudspeaker, and that stands are placed on a flat, level and stable surface. Make sure that the legs do not present a trip hazard. Take care when lifting the speakers on to the stand; ask someone else to help you if needed.
The same applies to using Milan loudspeakers mounted on straight poles on top of bass cabinets or subwoofers. Adjustable height poles or stands allow you to fine tune the height of the loudspeakers to suit your venue.
Do not place your loudspeakers too close to turntables as this may induce rumble or low frequency feedback from the tone arms.
Isolate turntables on shock mounts.
Use equalisation sparingly. Start with the bass and treble controls at their neutral position (no boost or cut). Cut a little bass to tame any boomy frequencies in the room, and add a little treble to help vocal intelligibility.
Consider adding subwoofers and/or further loudspeakers if the overall sound level or low frequency response is not enough for the room.
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