Eve Audio sc3010 User manual

EVE AUDIO PRODUCT MANUAL
SC3012
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NOV 2015

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. USE ONLY with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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15. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be
placed on apparatus.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated
capacity as this can cause electric shock or re.
18. No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
19. Minimum distances around the apparatus for sucient ventilation.
20. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
21. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this
product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To
return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this
product for environmental safe recycling.
22. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be
of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
23.
!
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
24.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of
Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to
life. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Place the
equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can
easily access the power breaker switch.

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25. WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC
Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product.
Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause
irreversible damage to the product and void the products warranty. The
use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product
to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to
operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only
the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or
retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact
your local distributor and/or retailer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................6
2. QUICK START.................................................................................7
2.1. First Steps.............................................................................................................................7
2.2. Speaker Connection.........................................................................................................7
2.3. Powering On .......................................................................................................................7
3. OPERATION ...................................................................................8
3.1. First Steps.............................................................................................................................8
3.2. Horizontal/Vertical Orientation....................................................................................8
3.3. Operating Modes ..............................................................................................................9
3.4. Powering on/o: Standby Mode .............................................................................. 10
3.5. Volume Mode .................................................................................................................. 10
3.6. Settings Menu ................................................................................................................. 11
3.7. Filters .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.8. Low Filter........................................................................................................................... 12
3.9. High Filter.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.10. Desk Filter ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.11. LED Mode.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.12. Saving Your Settings ..................................................................................................... 14
3.13. Power Switch ................................................................................................................... 14
3.14. DIP Switches..................................................................................................................... 15
3.15. Mains Voltage Selector................................................................................................. 15
3.16. Power Connector (IEC) ................................................................................................. 15
4. POSITIONING ..............................................................................16
4.1. Speaker Positioning + Rubber Feet......................................................................... 16
4.2. Height and Distance ..................................................................................................... 17
4.3. Stereo Setup..................................................................................................................... 18
4.4. Mixer/Workplace Reections..................................................................................... 19
4.5. Room Acoustics .............................................................................................................. 20
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................21
6. COMPLIANCE...............................................................................22
7. WARRANTY..................................................................................23

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your time and interest in the EVE Audio product range.
EVE Audio is a loudspeaker manufacturer based in Berlin, Germany, that
specializes in the development and design of unique studio monitors.
The use of rst-class components is our highest priority because we rmly
believe this is the only way to manufacture rst-class products.
You have chosen a loudspeaker from our Silvercone SC series. Both models
— SC3010 and SC3012 — were conceived as main monitor systems.
Both models are equipped with a long-excursion bass woofer with
hexagonal glass bre layered diaphragm providing an extraordinarily
clean low frequency reproduction, even at higher than usual SPL‘s. Our
newly developed 5“ midrange driver with glass bre layered Rohacel™
sandwich diaphragm ensures a clear and detailed midrange frequency
reproduction. Both SilverCone drivers are equipped with our very low
distortion copper cap magnet system.
Especially developed for our main monitors, the Air Motion Transformer
AMT RS6 is 2.5 times bigger than the RS1, RS2 and RS3 units, and it is a
crucial part of the system as it helps to couple the middle and high
frequencies with great precision. Our team was able to engineer the RS6
to set its crossover frequency at 1800 Hz, a very important frequency for
human hearing and subsequently, music production.
Each driver is powered by its own custom PWM amplier. Tweeter and
midrange are supported with a 250W amplier each while the bass woofer
is amplied with a bridged 800W PWM module. All drivers are protected
with a limiter detection circuit.The system is controlled by a high-resolution
DSP.
We wish you a lot of fun with your EVE Audio monitors. If you have any
questions regarding our products, do not hesitate to contact your nearest
dealer or get directly in touch with us... We will be more than happy to help
you out!
All the best from Berlin.
The EVE Audio Team

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Powering On
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QUICK START
2. QUICK START
If you already have experience with studio monitors, the Quick Start guide
ought to be more than enough to get you started.
For unexperienced users we recommend reading the whole user‘s manual
in order to prevent any misuse.
2.1. First Steps
Check the package components (loudspeaker, user‘s manual, power cord,
rubber feet).
Check the voltage setting (see “3.15. Mains Voltage Selector” on page 15).
Check the setting of the DIP Switches (variable).
2.2. Speaker Connection
Connect one of the monitor inputs on the rear side (RCA or XLR) to the line
output of a playback source, for instance, an audio interface. The output
level should be as low as possible.
2.3. Powering On
Engage the Power switch on the rear side of the loudspeaker to turn it on
or o.
The LEDs around the Volume control on the front panel will light up
clockwise. If the LED on the right end is dimly lit, this indicates that the
loudspeaker is in Standby mode. Press the Volume control to turn the
loudspeaker on. If you turn the Volume control counter clockwise until the
LED on the left end lights up dimly the loudspeaker will be muted.
Increase the output level on the source device until the LED ring starts to
blink, then reduce the output level a bit. The maximum operating level for
the input (i.e. the analog to digital converter) is now set optimally. To set
the desired listening volume use the Volume control on the loudspeaker.
The LED ring indicates the volume setting. If the LED ring starts to blink,
reduce the output level on the signal source.

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Horizontal/Vertical Orientation
8OPERATION
3. OPERATION
3.1. First Steps
Rear Connections & DIP Switches
Check the package components (loudspeaker, user‘s manual, power cord,
rubber feet);
Check the voltage setting (“3.15. Mains Voltage Selector” on page 15).
Check the setting of the DIP Switches (variable).
Connections: there are two input connectors on the rear side. These allow
the connection of balanced sources with XLR connectors or unbalanced
sources with RCA connectors.
•Pin assignment XLR: 1= Shield, 2= hot (+), 3= cold(-).
•Pin assignment RCA: Center conductor= Signal, Ring= Shield.
Both analog inputs can be used simultaneously, whereby the signals are
summed.
Depending on the setting of the Max. Input DIP switch on the rear panel,
the maximum level of the source signal should not exceed +7 dBu or
+22dBu (see “3.14. DIP Switches” on page 15, Max. Input). If the input is
overloaded the LED ring will start blinking.
3.2. Horizontal/Vertical Orientation
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OPERATION
thanks to the incorporated swiveling „Mid/High Silver Plate.“ By default,
your monitor is adjusted to be placed vertically. To use it in horizontal
position, turn the tweeter/mid-driver section 90º so that the sound
transducer is still vertically oriented. Your dealer will be happy to do this
for you. If you would like to do it by yourself after the monitors have been
installed, follow these steps:
•Remove the four screws of the mid/high plate.
•Turn the whole tweeter/mid-driver section 90º. The direction does not
really matter. Hold the tweeter/mid-driver section by the screws when
handling it.
•Fasten the tweeter/mid-driver section again with the screws. Tighten the
screws only a bit tighter than you would by hand.
1
3
2
!The whole procedure ought to be carried out with utmost care in order not
to damage the surface of the speaker.
3.3. Operating Modes
Standby mode | Volume mode (-10dB) | Settings menu (Low Filter @ -2dB)

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3.4. Powering on/off: Standby Mode
Press and hold the control three seconds in order to put the monitor in
Standby mode. The volume will decrease gradually while the LED ring
lights up once around the Volume control. Afterwards, the LED on the right
end will remain dimly lit and the power consumption is reduced to 1 watt.
!To exit the Standby mode press briey the Volume control once again. The
level will increase gradually.
3.5. Volume Mode
•Level Adjustment
The maximum input level for balanced (XLR) and unbalanced signals
(RCA) is +7dBu or +22dBu, depending on the position of the Max. Input
switch on the rear panel (see “3.14. DIP Switches” on page 15). Higher
levels produce distortion due to the overloading of the analog to digital
converter.
Given that some professional studio devices can produce in excess of
+22 dBu, the LED ring will start blinking whenever the AD converter is
overloading. If that is the case, the output level of the source should be
reduced.
•Volume Adjustment
1 Step = 2 dB
(1 LED = 4 Steps)
1 Step = 1 dB
(1 LED = 4 steps)
1 Step = 0.5 dB
(1 LED = 4 Steps)
1 Step = 0.5 dB
(1 LED = 4 Steps)
1 Step = 0.5 dB
(1 LED = 2 Steps)
-80 dB
-48 dB
-20 dB
-12 dB
-8 dB
0 dB

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Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Depending on the LED mode selected
(see “3.11. LED Mode” on page 14), the volume will be displayed as a
dim/bright circle or as a dim/bright point.
The control’s response curve is not linear. The increments become ner as
the volume increases:
-80dB (minimum) to -48dB: 2dB
-48dB to -20dB: 1dB
-20dB to 0dB (maximum): 0.5dB
•Mute
To mute the monitor, turn the Volume control counter clockwise until you
reach the minimum level. When the LED on the left end lights up dimly the
Mute mode is activated.
!To exit the Mute mode simply turn the control clockwise until you reach
the desired volume.
3.6. Settings Menu
Press the control once to enter the Settings menu. Here you can set three
dierent lters (Low, Desk, High), as well as the LED ring‘s behavior. The
LED of the currently active function will blink.
Turn the control to choose the lter or LED mode desired. The blinking
LED indicates the function selected, while the steady-on LED indicates the
value assigned to that function.
Press the control to conrm your selection. The blinking will stop once the
selection is conrmed.
Turn the control to adjust the lter or the LED behavior.
When you are satised with the setting, press the control again to go back
to the Settings menu. You can then select and edit another function.
!To exit the Settings menu press and hold the control for three seconds or
simply wait 10 seconds. The loudspeaker will then return automatically to
the Volume mode.

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3.7. Filters
The lters of the EVE Audio monitors were specially developed to oer you
the possibility of adjusting your monitoring system to the characteristics
of your room. These lters help correct the alterations to the frequency
response produced by the room acoustics and listening distance. Do bear
in mind that correcting bad room acoustics with lters will only achieve
average results. In any case, you should try to use the lters as little as
possible.
3.8. Low Filter
0
+5
+3
-5
-3
100 1k 10k
dB
Hz
The Low-Shelf Filter allows you to boost or attenuate frequencies below
300Hz in 0.5dB steps. Use this lter whenever the acoustics of your room
cause problems in the low frequency range.
If the low frequencies are boosted by the room, you can attenuate them
with the Low-Shelf Filter. The reasons for this boost could be the room
modes or the loudspeakers being too close to the walls. In the same way,
if the low frequencies are too weak, you can boost them to balance the
frequency response.
3.9. High Filter
0
+5
+3
-5
-3
100 1k 10k
dB
Hz
The High-Shelf Filter allows you to boost or attenuate frequencies above

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OPERATION
3 kHz in 0.5dB steps. High frequencies are aected depending on the
distance from the sound source to the listening position. The further you
are from the loudspeakers, the weaker the high frequencies. In such cases
the lter should be set to boost them. In desktop applications, distances
can be as short as 1m (3ft), which results in the high frequencies being
boosted. To compensate for this eect you should use the High-Shelf Filter
to attenuate the high frequencies.
If you have a very dead room, it might be wise to boost the high frequencies
in order to have a more balanced overall sound.When the listening position
is too close to the loudspeakers or the room has reective surfaces, it is
reasonable to attenuate the high frequencies.
3.10. Desk Filter
0
+5
+3
-5
-3
100 1k 10k
dB
Hz
The Desk Filter has two functions. When turned down it acts as a narrow-
band EQ set to 160Hz (SC3010 and SC3012).
The reections of mixers and similar surfaces usually result in the boosting
of low mids. With the Desk Filter you can lessen this eect by turning down
the lter gain.
When turned up, the Desk Filter also works as an EQ but this time set to
80Hz. This allows you to give more punch to the lower frequencies.
!The following applies to the Low, High and Desk lters:
• Every step represents a 0.5dB increment.
• Maximal boost is +3dB and maximal attenuation is –5dB.
• Refer to “4. POSITIONING” on page 16 to set the lters of your EVE Audio
monitors eectively.

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3.11. LED Mode
The LED mode determines in which of the four available fashions the LED
ring displays the volume level. The LEDs represent given levels, which are
displayed and adjusted according to four steps. Intermediate steps are
indicated by the brightness between two adjacent LEDs.
•Bright Ring
All LEDs up to the selected volume level light up brightly. The louder the
signal, the longer the brightly lit-up ring.
•Bright Point
Only the LEDs corresponding to the selected volume level light up brightly.
The louder the signal, the further up the brightly lit-up point moves.
•Dimly Lit Ring
All LEDs up to the selected volume level light up dimly. The louder the
signal, the longer the dimly lit-up ring. In this mode, the LEDs light up
brightly momentarily while you adjust the volume level.
•Dimly Lit Point
Only the LEDs corresponding to the selected volume level light up dimly.
The louder the signal, the further up the dimly lit-up point moves.
!Intermediate steps are indicated by the lighting of two adjacent LEDs. The
level ranges from -60dB to +10dB, taking “0dB“ as reference point.
3.12. Saving Your Settings
All settings on the front and rear panels are automatically saved. The
loudspeakers can be disconnected anytime without the settings being
lost.
3.13. Power Switch
The power switch on the rear panel disconnects the loudspeaker
completely from the power grid. When powered o all settings are saved
and the power consumption is reduced to 0watt.
After powering on again, the loudspeaker will return to the state it was
in before being turned o (Standby mode, Mute mode or a given volume
level). Even if powered o via a multiple outlet power strip, the monitor will
return to the state it was in before being turned o.
!In order to prevent switching noise with your monitoring system, keep in
mind the following rules:
Power all audio sources on rst and your loudspeakers last.

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OPERATION
When turning o your system, power o your loudspeakers rst and then
all audio sources.
3.14. DIP Switches
On the rear panel of your EVE Audio monitors you will nd four DIP Switches.
Use them to select the input sensitivity and to secure your loudspeaker
settings to prevent them from being changed inadvertently.
•Volume
When set to “lock,” this DIP Switch secures the current volume setting. The
LED ring on the front panel indicates the volume setting, but it cannot be
modied. When set to “variable” (var.), the volume setting can be changed
by simply turning the knob.
•Filter
When set to “lock,” this DIP Switch secures the current lter settings. The
lter settings can be read on the LED ring, but they cannot be modied.
When set to “variable”(var.), the lters can be modied freely.
•Not used
No Function.
•Max. Input
This DIP Switch determines the input sensitivity of the SC3010 and SC3012.
In a studio environment, the reference level (0dB) ought to be 4dBu. In
such environments, leave the setting at “+7dBu.” However, some studio
gear allow much higher output levels. If it were impossible to reduce the
output level of such devices, set the switch to“+22dBu.”
The “+7dBu” setting ought to be suitable for most situations.
3.15. Mains Voltage Selector
The Mains Voltage Selector allows you to adjust the operating voltage of
your EVE Audio monitors to the local power grid. Set it to“230”if your local
power grid is 220-240volts or “115” if it is 110-120volts.
If you change the mains voltage value you also have to replace the fuse of
the IEC connector with an appropriate one. The corresponding fuse values
are printed on the unit underneath the IEC connector.
3.16. Power Connector (IEC)
Use the power cord supplied to connect your EVE Audio monitors to the
power grid. The IEC connector includes an integrated fuse. If your EVE

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Audio monitors stop working and the fuse seems to be the problem,
proceed as follows:
•Turn the loudspeaker o.
•Disconnect it from the power grid.
•Detach the IEC connector from the unit.
•Remove the fuse.
•Change the fuse. The replacement fuse should comply with the values
stated on the subwoofer.
4. POSITIONING
4.1. Speaker Positioning + Rubber Feet
Ideally, there should be no objects or obstacles between the loudspeakers
and the listening position. Furthermore, a symmetrical positioning is
important. This applies to the distance between speakers as well as to the
walls, ceiling and oor. In order to have a symmetrical stereo image it is
also important to have symmetrical reections. We recommend to keep
a distance of at least 0.5m (19 inches) to the walls, in order to avoid low
frequency boosting.
EVE Audio monitors can also be ush-mounted in a wall, in which case
there should be enough air ow. This is important to keep the electronic
components cool but also to allow for the best performance of the bass
reex ports. We recommend to keep at least 3cm (1in) to the sides and
top.
The SC3010 and SC3012 monitors were designed to be placed vertically
or horizontally. The best position in each case will be determined by the
room and the system used. By default, your monitor is adjusted to be
placed horizontally. To use it in vertical position, turn the tweeter/mid-
driver section 90º. Follow the procedure indicated in ”3.2. Horizontal/
Vertical Orientation” on page 8. Finally, x the supplied rubber feet to
the bottom side of the monitor and place it on an even and stable surface.
Rubber feet: your EVE Audio monitors are supplied with four self-adhesive
rubber feet. Fix them to the bottom of your loudspeakers to place the
monitors safely on an even surface. Furthermore, the rubber feet improve
the acoustic decoupling of the loudspeakers from the surface.

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POSITIONING
4.2. Height and Distance
The tweeter of your EVE Audio monitors should be ideally placed at the
same height as your ears. If this is not possible tilt the monitors so that the
tweeter is directed to your ears.
The ideal distance between the monitors and the listening position is
2-3.5m (7-11ft) for both SC3010 and SC3012.
!These values are only meant as a reference and depend a lot on the
characteristics of the room. In live rooms you will be forced to reduce the
distance, while in dead rooms the distance to the loudspeakers can be
larger.

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4.3. Stereo Setup
The so-called “stereo triangle” is the best way to place speakers in a
stereo setup, i.e. the monitors and the listening position should form an
equilateral triangle. Try the following:
60°
Establish the ideal distance to the listening position (see “4.2. Height and
Distance” on page 17).
Place the monitors in such a way that the distance from each other and to
the listening position is the same.
Turn both monitors so that their front panels are pointed towards the
listening position (all angles of the stereo triangle should be 60º).

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POSITIONING
4.4. Mixer/Workplace Reflections
Regardless of whether the monitors are to be used in a recording studio
with a mixing desk and meter bridge or in a desktop environment,
hard surfaces can produce annoying reections that alter the natural
reproduction of the loudspeakers. Especially in the low-mid frequency
range.
If this is the case with your setup, use the Desk Filter of your EVE Audio
monitors to reduce the impact of the reections from the desk or mixer.

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4.5. Room Acoustics
In order for the described measures to work eectively, we recommend
that you put special attention to the room acoustics. The size, contents,
wall parallelism, proportion, and reective behavior of the room, as well
as the corners, the building materials and their characteristics play a very
important role in the acoustics of a room.
Room acoustics is a science in itself and it is unfortunately out of the scope
of this manual. However, we have put together a short bibliography for
you:
•“Recording Studio Design” by Philip Newell. ISBN: 0-240-51917-5
•“Home Recording Studio – Build it like the Pros” by Rod Gervais.
ISBN:1-59863-034-2
•“Studio Akustik”(in German) by Andreas Friesecke. ISBN: 978-3-932275-81-4
•“Praktische Raumakustik” (in German) by Thomas Hentschel. ISBN:978-3-
8364-6800-8
•“Handbuch derTonstudiotechnik”Book 1 (in German) by Michael Dickreiter.
ISBN:3-598-11321-8
•“Handbuch der Audiotechnik” (in German) by Stefan Weinzierl (Ed).
ISBN:978-3-540-34300-4