TR5 and TR8 Tuned Reference Monitors from Event
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November 3, 2002
Event Electronics has announced the availability of the Tuned
Reference 5 and Tuned Reference 8 Biamplified Direct Field Monitoring
Systems. The monitors couple a new high-efficiency amplifier design with
time-tested technology handed down from the company's award-winning 20/20bas
and Project Studio models, giving rise to the next generation of Event's
monitoring.
The name Tuned Reference comes from the monitors being precision <tuned> to
provide flat frequency response and uncolored sound, thereby giving the user
a true sonic <reference> for mixing. The design ensures that mixes created
on a Tuned Reference monitor will translate accurately to other playback
systems.
"Throughout the course of Event's history, we've steadily refined our
designs, pushing the costs of our monitors increasingly down," noted Event
president Ted Keffalo. "We're able to price the Tuned Reference series low
enough that virtually every musician has access to professional reference
monitoring without busting their budget."
"In recent months, the market has been flooded with cheap speakers
manufactured overseas using off-the-shelf consumer hi-fi components,"
Keffalo continued. "Thanks to a very clever design, we were able to
dramatically reduce our manufacturing costs and remain competitive. Best of
all, for a very low price, the end-user gets to have a custom-designed,
pro-quality, accurate reference monitor, instead of something best suited as
a door stop. We're very proud of the Tuned Reference monitors. They're an
excellent example of American ingenuity at work."
Specifications:
Low Frequency Driver:
- TR5: Magnetically shielded 5.25" mineral-filled polypropylene cone with 1" diameter high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround
- TR8: Magnetically shielded 8" mineral-filled polypropylene cone with 1-1/2" diameter high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround
High Frequency Driver:
- TR5: Magnetically shielded 1" diameter ferrofluid-cooled natural soft dome neodymium
- TR8: Magnetically shielded 1" diameter ferrofluid-cooled natural silk dome
Frequency Response:
- TR5: 53Hz - 19kHz, 3dB, ref. 500Hz
- TR8: 35Hz - 20kHz, 3dB, ref. 500Hz
Power Output (SPL):
Crossover:
- TR5: 2.6kHz, active second-order
- TR8: 2.6kHz, active fourth-order
Inputs: Balanced XLR and 1/4"; unbalanced RCA
Indicators: Power-on LED
Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn
on/off transient, subsonic filter, internal fuse
Dimensions:
- TR5: 7-1/2" W x 10-1/2" H x 9" D
- TR8: 10-1/4" W x 14-3/4" H x 11-3.4" D
Tuned Reference Biamplified Direct Field Monitors are Designed and
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Manufacturer's Suggested List Price:
- TR5: $399 per pair
- TR8: $599 per pair
For more information, visit their web site at www.event1.com. |
