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Setting up the RESOLV 50a
Background on the RESOLV 50a Studio Reference Monitor
The RESOLV 50a is a near field reference monitor featuring a custom designed, 5″, copolymer, low frequency
driver and a 1” titanium tweeter, employing a Ferro fluid cooled voice coil and neodymium magnet. The monitor’s
crossover has been carefully designed with high quality components insuring a linear frequency and phase
response. The RESOLV 50a enclosure is constructed from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and is finished in
scuff resistant, textured paint. The monitor’s enclosure also includes a tuned vent port that provides extended
low-end response. With a low turbulence design, the low frequency driver can move freely with minimal effect on
the overall impedance. On the rear of the enclosure, you’ll find the RESOLV 50a’s control panel, which features
two input connections including a 1/4-inch, TRS balanced input and RCA unbalanced input. These inputs are
connected to RESOLV 50a’s internal bi-amp power module providing 50 watts of power for the low frequency
woofer, an active crossover, and 20 watts of power for the high frequency tweeter. You will also find the pre-amp
controls, including VOLUME knob, as well as the innovative MID PRESENCE control. This four-position switch
allows the mix engineer to contour the mid-range response of the monitor from a traditional hi-fi sound to flat and
then through two levels of aggressive mid-range response. The RESOLV 50a has been designed to provide flat,
accurate monitoring, and at the same time, to provide an adjustable response curve so that the sound of other
popular nearfield monitors can be easily emulated.
Positioning the RESOLV 50a
Near field monitoring has become the choice of many engineers in large and small studios because it minimizes
the effect of room acoustics. This is especially important in today’s project studios since the budget for room
acoustics is often close to nothing. By positioning the reference monitors in the near field (close to the listeners),
you can greatly reduce the effects of room acoustics. The most important considerations when evaluating the
effects of room acoustics are reflective
surfaces that are around the monitoring
area. These can include flat tabletops,
glass mirrors or framed pictures, large
open walls and even the surface of your
mixing console. Mostly all reflected
sound will eventually reach the listening
position, but since it is slightly delayed
from the direct source, the result is ran-
dom cancellation of some frequencies,
or comb filtering. If possible, remove
any and all reflective surfaces. You may
also want to hang some acoustic foam
on walls that are close to the monitors.
When positioning the monitors, you’ll
want to set up what is commonly
referred to as the “mix triangle”. In this
ideal configuration, the space between
the left and right monitor is equal to the
distance from the listener to each moni-
tor, forming an equilateral triangle.
(Figure 1.)
Prime Listening Spot
Equal Distance
Figure 1.