IK ILOUD MICRO MONITOR User manual

Studio reference monitor
USER MANUAL

Contents
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Table of Contents
Contents 2
English 4
iLoud Micro Monitor 4
Register your iLoud Micro Monitor 4
iLoud Micro Monitor overview 5
Installation and setup 6
Control panel 10
Audio inputs 10
Speaker’s connection ports 10
Bluetooth pairing 11
Volume 11
Power switch and DC input 11
Acoustic setup 12
Desktop filter 12
High frequency filter 13
Low frequency filter 13
LED 13
Drivers 13
Woofer 13
Tweeter 13
Bass port 14
Speakers placement 14
Desktop positioning 14
Listening position 15
Room acoustics 15
Microphone stand mounting 16
Block diagram 16
Troubleshooting 17
Specifications 17
Graphics 18
Warranty 19
Support and more info 19
中文 20
iLoud Micro Monitor 20
注册你的iLoud Micro Monitor 20
安装和设置 21
控制面板 25
音频输入 25
音箱连接端口 25
蓝牙配对 26
音量 26
电源开关的DC输入 26

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声学设置 27
桌面滤波器 27
高频滤波器 28
低频滤波器 28
LED 28
驱动 28
低音单元 28
高音单元 28
低频倒相口 29
音箱放置 29
桌面定位 29
听音位置 30
房间声学设置 30
麦克风支架安装 31
故障排除 31
规格参数 32
保修政策 32
支持及更多信息 32

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iLoud Micro Monitor
Thank you for purchasing iLoud Micro Monitor.
Your package contains
• iLoud Micro Monitor speakers
• Power supply unit
• Speakers connection cable
• RCA cable
• Quick start guide
• Registration card
iLoud Micro Monitor is a full-featured ultra-compact stereo monitoring system.
It’s a pair of portable studio monitors with a professional-quality bi-amplified design that provides an honest and
accurate sound with a true linear frequency response.
iLoud Micro Monitor is powered by four amps that deliver a combined 50 W RMS of power. Each offer extreme
clarity and superior bass response via two 3/4” tweeters and two 3” woofers.
These features are augmented by an on-board 56-bit DSP processor. It gives you total control of the monitor’s
performance, allowing for stunningly accurate and detailed sound that’s hardly believable considering the size
and price.
It can be adjusted to suit different playback situations thanks to its speakers’ two positionable angles of
inclination and three dedicated EQ switches: bass, treble and a “free field”/”desktop” compensation switch.
These switches let you optimize its sound for your listening environment.
It also comes with a full range of source options that includes Bluetooth streaming as well as RCA and 1/8”
inputs.
iLoud Micro Monitor is perfect for mixing, mastering, composing, producing, critically listening and more in a
wide variety of situations both while traveling and while at home or in the studio.
Register your iLoud Micro Monitor
By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will
be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also
keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.
Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration

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iLoud Micro Monitor overview
Active speaker (left)

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Installation and setup
We recommend using high-quality audio cables to guarantee optimal performance. It is important to ensure
the speakers stand firmly on a solid ground. Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to achieve
optimum sonic performance.
1. Make sure that the volume control of iLoud Micro Monitor is set to minimum. Make sure that the ON/OFF
switch on the rear panel is set to OFF.
2. Connect the speakers with the included connection cable.
ARROW UP

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3. Connect the included PSU to the DC socket on the left speaker.
4. Connect your sound source to the left speaker. You can use both the 1/8” jack input or the unbalanced RCA
stereo inputs.

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5. Switch ON the main ON/OFF switch on the rear panel of the left speaker.
6. It is also possible to stream audio wirelessly by pairing a Bluetooth®device with iLoud Micro Monitor.
iLoud Micro Monitor

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7. Play audio from your audio source and slowly raise the volume of the iLoud Micro Monitor to a comfortable
listening level.
8. If needed, adjust the speakers response with the dedicated controls on the rear panel of the left speaker.
9. If needed adjust the speakers inclination with the tilting pads.
Note: Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “last on, first off” rule of powered speakers. When
powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your mixer/interface and any other
outboard gear on, and then last turn on your iLoud Micro Monitor. When powering down, turn your iLoud Micro
Monitor off first and then your mixer/interface and outboard gear.

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Control panel
Audio inputs
RCA unbalanced line input
These RCA jacks allows for the connection of line sources (i.e., mixer/audio interface bal/unbal line out) both for
the Left and Right channel.
1/8” AUX unbalanced input
This unbalanced line input allows for the connection of stereo unbalanced audio sources (i.e., computer stereo
output, music player stereo output, smartphone/tablet stereo output).
Speaker’s connection ports
These ports (present on both speakers) allows you to connect the active speaker (Left port) with the passive
speaker (Right one). These are 4 pins connectors: in this way is it possible to carry the powered signal both for
the HF driver and the LF driver.

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Bluetooth pairing
The iLoud Micro Monitor uses Bluetooth®to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth®enabled device
without the need to connect any audio cable. In order for your device to work with the iLoud Micro Monitor it
must first be paired. To pairing your device:
• Turn the back panel volume control counter-clockwise to the -INF position.
• With the iLoud Micro Monitor and your Bluetooth®device powered on: press the PAIRING button on the rear
panel of the Left speaker to make the speaker discoverable. The front panel indicator will slowly flash blue.
• In the settings of your Bluetooth®device, set it to “discover” available devices.
• From the Bluetooth®device list, select the “iLoud Micro Monitor” device.
• iLoud Micro Monitor indicates that pairing is complete when the indicator returns steady white. You can now
stream audio from your device to the iLoud Micro Monitor: only when there’s an audio streaming the LED
turns steady blue.
• With the volume control on your Bluetooth®device turned up, play some music and slowly raise the iLoud
Micro Monitor volume control until you have reached the desired level.
Volume
This potentiometer allows you to adjust the input level of the audio source.
Power switch and DC input
Power switch: this rocker-style switch allows to power on and off iLoud Micro Monitor.
DC IN: connect the (included) PSU to this DC socket.
IMPORTANT: before to connect/disconnect the DC input, make sure that the power switch is set to Off.

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Acoustic setup
These three switches on the back panel will help you to fit perfectly iLoud Micro Monitor in every acoustic
environment.
Desktop filter
This switch sets a notch filter to compensate the typical acoustic effect of a console or a desktop. Such
placement usually results in a peak in the lower midrange. The Desktop switch activates a bell shaped notch
filter, with a +3.5dB between 1kHz and 10kHz and -1dB below 400Hz.

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High frequency filter
This switch controls the high frequency level using a shelf-type EQ. The level can be set to 0dB or -3dB (above
4kHz). This filter is used to match the high-end of the monitor with your acoustical environment. If the sound is
too bright try to slide the switch to the right to reduce trebles by 3dB.
Low frequency filter
This switch controls the low frequency level using a shelf-type EQ. The level can be set to 0dB or -3dB (below
250Hz).
This filter is used to adjust the proximity effect of side walls and ceiling. Use this filter whenever the acoustics of
your room cause problems in the low frequency range.
LED
The frontal LED on the Left speaker will show important information about iLoud Micro Monitor’s status:
Steady white: iLoud Micro Monitor is ON.
Steady red: clipping.
Flashing blue: iLoud Micro Monitor is pairing with your Bluetooth device.
Steady blue: the Bluetooth connected device is streaming audio to the speakers.
Drivers
Woofer
The woofer unit is a custom 3” paper cone capable to delivers balanced mid- and low-frequency response.
Tweeter
By employing a specially developed 3/4” silk cone with neodymium magnet, the tweeter can deliver an
extremely natural response on the top-end.

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Bass port
The hole in the front panel is a bass reflex port. It is designed to discharge the low frequency signals and
enhance the overall bass response.
Speakers placement
Please make sure that no obstacles are presents in the way from the monitors to your ears. You should be able
to see the speakers completely. iLoud Micro Monitor has been designed for a vertical set up. The speakers must
be positioned on a firm ground or a stand.
Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can mask the sound.
Desktop positioning
The point between the woofer and the tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears. In
case you need to position the speakers in a significant lower or higher position, the monitors should be angled
accordingly. If the speakers are placed lower than the ear line, you can tilt them with the integrated rubber pads
that, also, improves the acoustic decoupling of the speakers from the surface.

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Listening position
When you use iLoud Micro Monitor for stereo applications, the optimum listening position should be located
in the middle of an imaginary triangle. This means that your listening point (sweet point) will be located at the
top of an equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other two points of this triangle.
Furthermore, a symmetrical positioning is also important: this applies to the distance between speakers as
well as to the walls, ceiling and floor. In order to have a symmetrical stereo image it is also important to have
symmetrical reflections: we recommend to keep a distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from the walls, in order
to avoid low frequency boosting.
Room acoustics
The room acoustics plays a key role in the performance of your monitoring system. It is always advisable to
make, at least, a minimum of acoustic treatment of your environment. This, along with the correct monitor’s
positioning, will improve the linearity and the precision of the listening.

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Microphone stand mounting
Thanks to the thread adapter on the bottom of the speakers, iLoud Micro Monitor can be mounted on any
standard 3/8” microphone stand. This allows you to place the speakers at the perfect height and, most
important, helps to reduce the typical reflections of the desktop (or shell) and, consequently, improves the
frequency response/linearity of the speaker.
Block diagram
EQ CONTROLS
CROSS-OVER
TIME ALIGNMENT
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
DYNAMIC CONTROL
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Troubleshooting
I have connected my device to iLoud Micro Monitor, but no sound comes out.
Make sure to set up the volume with the volume potentiometer on iLoud Micro Monitor and/or with your
device’s volume control.
Sound is distorted.
When a noticeable distortion occurs, please turn down the level of the speakers, or of the connected audio
source.
Specifications
- Type: 2-way active, bi-amped, studio monitor
- Frequency response (-3dB): 55Hz - 20kHz
- Frequency response (-10dB): 45 Hz - 22 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 3kHz
- Tweeter: 3/4” silk dome and neodymium magnet
- Woofer: 3” paper cone
- Maximum SPL @ 50cm (with two speakers playing, averaged sinewave from 100 Hz to 10 kHz): 107dB
- Number of amplifiers: 4
- Amplifiers type: Class-D
- Total output power (both speakers): 70W (peak) - 50W RMS
- Woofer output power (single speaker): 18W RMS
- Tweeter output power (single speaker): 7W RMS
- Acoustic settings: high shelf (0dB or -3dB from 4kHz up); low shelf (0dB or -3dB from 250Hz down); desktop
(+3.5dB between 1kHz and 10kHz and -1dB below 400Hz)
- High performance Bass-Reflex port
- Bluetooth®compatible with A2DP protocol
- 56-bit DSP internal resolution
- System total latency (analog input): 1.02 ms
- System total latency (Bluetooth input): 155 ms (depends on host implementation, tested on iPhone 6S / iOS
10.0.1)
- Connectors: 2x RCA unbalanced input; 1/8” AUX stereo input (unbalanced); 4-pin speakers connector
- Dimensions (inches): 180mm x 135mm x 90mm (7” x 5.31” x 3.54”)
- Weight (oz): 920g (32.45oz) left speaker - 800g (28.22oz) right speaker

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Graphics
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Magnitude (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
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1K 10K
ILOUD MICRO MONITOR FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(normalized at 0dB)
Measured at 1 meter distance, in anechoic chamber, on tweeter axis.
All calibration switches set to “FLAT”.
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Magnitude (dBSPL)
Frequency (Hz)
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90
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1K 10K
ILOUD MICRO MONITOR MAXIMUM SPL
Measured at 50 cm distance, with two speakers playing, for 10% THD.

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Warranty
Please visit:
www.ikmultimedia.com/warranty
for the complete warranty policy.
Support and more info
www.ikmultimedia.com/support
www.iloudmm.com

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中文
iLoud Micro Monitor
感谢您购买iLoud Micro Monitor。
盒子内包含
• iLoud Micro Monitor音箱
• 电源适配器
• 音箱连接线
• RCA线材
• 快速启动指南
• 注册卡
iLoud Micro Monitor是一个全功能超小型立体声监听系统。
这是一对便携式录音棚监听音箱，带有专业品质的双功放设计，其真实的线性频率响应提供诚实而精确的声音。
iLoud Micro Monitor由四个放大器输送一个组合50 W RMS的功率驱动。通过两个3/4”高音单元和两个3”
低音单元，每个音箱都提供清晰、卓越的低音响应。
这些功能因板载的56位DSP处理器而得以增强。它让你完全控制音箱的性能，带来非常精确和详细的声音，这
在考量的尺寸和价格内是难以实现的。
它能够调整以配合不同的播放情况，这得益于其扬声器的两个可定位的倾向角度和三个专用的EQ开关：低频、
高频和“自由场”/“桌面”补偿开关。这些开关让你优化它的声音，配合你的听音环境。
它还配备了一个全方位的音源选项，包括蓝牙流以及RCA和1/8”输入。
iLoud Micro Monitor可完美用于混音、母带处理、作曲、创作、苛刻的听音环境，以及各种情况下的使用，无
论是旅行途中，在家或在录影棚。
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让您在以后购买IK产品时享受优惠！注册也让您能够了解到所有最新软件更新和IK产品的信息。
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