RAAL-requisite SR1a User manual

INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINARY OWNER’S MANUAL
TRUE RIBBON EARFIELD MONITOR
www.raalrequisite.com
RAAL-requisite Europe
Aleksandar Radisavljevic
[e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Djordja Simeonovica 4
19000 Zajecar
Serbia
RAAL-requisite U.S.A.
Danny McKinney
[e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
2175 Goodyear Avenue
Suite 110
Ventura, California 93003
Your SR1a Earfield Monitor is the result of nearly a decade of
reimagining and reinventing the headphone, as we have always
known it.
Designed to be a full-range Mix and Mastering monitor that
could eliminate the acoustical anomalies and variables,
experienced in typical far-field and near-field monitoring
environments.
For this task, it was realized that no existing driver could perform
this function without typical headphone solutions of sealed
chambers and acoustic resistance, defeating the concept of a full-
range EARFIELD MONITOR entirely.
With it’s totally open design and highly advanced ribbon
technology, the SR1a Earfield Monitor represents an entirely new
generation of listening and studio monitoring.
All parameters considered, we believe the SR1a to be the truest
reproduction of musical and artistic intention, available at this
time.
We sincerely appreciate your trust in our work, as evidenced by
your purchase, and hope you will benefit by a lifetime of
beautiful music and joyful ownership.
Happy Listening,
Alex Radisavljevic
Danny McKinney

(1) SR1a Earfield Monitor
(1) Amp/Ribbon Interface
(1) Cable - Headphone to Interface
(2) Red Banana Cables - Interface to Amplifier (L+/R+)
(2) Black Banana Cables - Interface to Amplifier (L-/R-)
(1) Flight Case - Water Proof - Foam Padded
Your SR1a Earfield Monitor requires anoutboardamplifier
witha minimum of 100-wattsRMS. Amplifiers of 200-500
wattsRMS arealso suitable and even preferred but, care
must be given to not overdrive the ribbon.
When overdriving the ribbon, youʼll notice a slapping sound,
caused by the ribbon reaching its excursion limits. For this to
occur, volume level will be very high withbass heavy
content.
In general - Better the amp, Better the sound.
Audio ConnectionsWhatʼs In The Box
Rear View of Amp/Ribbon Interface
The rear panel binding posts of the Amp/Ribbon Interface
connect tothe speaker outputs of your amplifier (bottom
row)and to your speakers (top row).
With this connection, you can select between speakers and
SR1a headphones, using the real panel switch.
Amplifier Requirements
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Front View of Amp /Ribbon Interface
The front panel, 4-pin MALE/XLR, is for connection tothe
SR1a, usingthe (1) FM/XLR toTRRS/TRRS cable
(provided).
XLR is “gender-reversed” toprevent conventional
headphone ampsfrom being used, withthe SR1a, due to
the 0.2-ohm load presented to the amplifier by the ribbons.

For Camber and Lateral Force adjustments, please refer
to our video “SR1a Fitting Adjustments”. This can be
found on our website, under ”support” and on YouTube.
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SR1a Horizontal PositioningSR1a Vertical Positioning
The ear canal should be at the vertical center of the left
and right ribbon.
Adjustments can be made via the leather headband.
For initial horizontal positioning, we suggest starting with
the inner grill to be about 1/4” from the edge of your
outer ear. This position is good for most recordings.
You are encouraged to experiment with wider horizontal
positioning especially with orchestral and acoustic music.

RAAL-requisite warrants its products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from
the date of delivery.
This warranty is only made to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
In the event of failure of a product under this warranty, RAAL-requisite will
repair, at no charge, the product returned to its factory. RAAL-requisite may, at
its option, replace the product in lieu of repair. If the failure has been caused by
misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal operating conditions, repairs will be
billed at the normal shop rate. In such cases, an estimate will be submitted
before work is started, if requested by the customer.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
This warranty does not cover:
1. normal wear and tear or normal aging of the product;
2. cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents;
3. damage through accident, abuse, neglect, misuse, natural events, or other
external causes;
4. damage through misapplication, overloading, or improper useage;
5. damage due to improper maintenance and repair;
6. damage as a result from the shipping and handling by third parties; or
7. product alterations.
Limitation of Liability:
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, RAAL-REQUISITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURIES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS
OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS; LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF
OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF REPUTATION; OR ANY
DIRECT OR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE
WHATSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTY.
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Limited 5-year Warranty cont...Limited 5-Year Warranty
Customer Responsibilities:
Customers may be required to provide proof of purchase date, respond to
questions designed to assist with diagnosing potential issues and follow RAAL-
requisite’s directions to make a claim on your warranty. DO NOT OPEN THE
PRODUCT. OPENING THE PRODUCT MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. To make
a warranty claim:
1. Contact us either through:
phone: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
office: 2175 Goodyear Ave, STE 110. Ventura CA. 93003-7761
RAAL-requisite's Responsibilities:
1. We will try to assist you in operating or repairing your product.
2. If we determine a replacement part is necessary, we will send you a free
replacement part.
3. If we determine a replacement will not resolve your problem, we may ask
you to return your product to our warehouse. Upon receiving the product at
our warehouse, RAAL-requisite will inspect the product.
4. If we determine that the product has a manufacturing defect we will send
you a replacement part. If replacement of the part or repair of the unit is not
possible, RAAL-requisite will send you a replacement product.
5. Customers who purchased the product from a third-party vendor are not
eligible for a refund from RAAL-requisite.
RAAL-REQUISITE SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO DETERMINE IF A
UNIT IS COVERED UNDER ITS WARRANTY POLICY. Severability:
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this warranty
shall not render the other provisions invalid, illegal or unenforceable.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
This warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The
courts of California shall have the exclusive right to adjudicate any disputes
arising under or in connection to this warranty.