Barefoot Sound Footprint02 User manual

Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS
1.0 Description 04
2.0 Warnings! (please read carefully) 05
3.0 Inputs and Controls 06
4.0 Startup 07
5.0 Protection 07
6.0 Signal Flow Diagram 08
7.0 Positioning 09
7.1 Widening the Stereo Field 10
7.2 Cooling 10
8.0 Maintenance 11
8.1 Technical Support and Service 11
9.0 MEME™ 12
9.1 MEME Voices 12
9.2 MEME™ Voicing Frequency Responses 13
9.3 MEME™ Voice Selector Connection 13
10.0 Dual-Force™ Technology 14
11.0 Specifications 15
12.0 Limited Warranty 16
12.1 Warranty Conditions 16
12.2 Obtaining Warranty Service 17
12.3 Post Warranty Repair 17
12.4 Warranty Exclusions 18
12.5 Service Request 18
13.0 Product Registration 19
Owner’s Manual
TM

The Footprint02 is a 3-way active system with 4 drive
units housed in sealed enclosures spanning 42 Hz to
45 kHz with low distortion, wide dynamic range and
ultra-fast transient response. The 1” ring radiator
tweeter is exceptionally detailed and produces very
wide dispersion beyond the highest audible frequencies.
The 4” midrange is housed in a sealed enclosure for
fast transient response. Its ultra-stiff and lightweight
aluminum cone moves as a perfect piston well beyond
its intended frequency range. The 6.5” side-firing
woofers are housed in a sealed enclosure for fast
1.0 Description
1.0 DESCRIPTION
transient response and feature Barefoot’s renowned
Dual-Force™ vibration cancelation technology. The
net result is incredible transparency and detail across
the entire audio spectrum. Barefoot’s innovative Multi
Emphasis Monitor Emulation™ technology, or MEME™,
enables the Footprint02 to emulate the frequency,
phase and transient responses, dynamic compression
and overall translation characteristics of other classic
studio monitors.
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2.0 Warnings
Please read and follow the safety information below:
The Mains power voltage must never exceed 250 VAC.
Connecting the power cord to AC power line voltages
over 250 VAC will damage the amplifier and may cause
the risk of fire. Such damage is NOT covered under
warranty.
• Do not remove the rear amplifier panel. There is a risk
of electric shock. No user serviceable parts are inside.
Please refer service issues to a qualified technician.
• Do not operate this devicet with an ungrounded mains
power cable or a mains connection that is ungrounded.
This may result in personal injury.
• Do not place open flames such as lighted candles on
or near this device .
• Do not expose this device to water, rain or high
humidity. Do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on or near this device.
Rear panel Mains power input layout.
• This speaker requires adequate airflow to maintain
proper cooling. Do not obstruct airflow around
the speaker.
• Do not operate this device in ambient temperatures
above 30°C (85°F). Over-temperature may cause
device failure.
Caution! This speaker is capable of producing sound
pressure levels in excess of 85dB which may cause
permanent hearing damage. Always verify that input
wsignal levels are attenuated before powering on
the speaker.
2.0 WARNINGS
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