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-CHANNEL SET-UP
Close-Field Configuration - In a control room situation, the monitors are often times placed
on the meter bridge or in a close-field listening position. Initial placement starts by
measuring out a simple equilateral triangle (all three sides equal in length) with the apex at
the center of the listening position (as shown in Figure 1) as an "overlay" for the stereo
installation. In this configuration, the Left and Right monitors are each placed at a 60º angle
equidistant from the listening position.
Mid-Field Configuration – This configuration is basically the same as the Close-Field
set-up. (see Figure 2) It is normally used with larger monitors or when the monitors are
too large or heavy for the meter bridge. This set-up has the potential for a larger sweet spot
and better spatial imaging. Make sure that the height of the woofer is above height of the
console’s meter bridge.
Subwoofer Setup
Begin by determining the best location for your subwoofer. If possible, the optimum set-up
would look like the set-up in Figure 3; however, this setup may not be practical or possible
in your room. Once you have set up your monitors, listen to some program material that
you know contains low frequency information. If your subwoofer has a phase switch, adjust
the subwoofer to provide the highest frequency setting possible. Flip the switch back and
forth to find the loudest setting. Then adjust the sub's low pass filter so that it works in
conjunction with the satellite's high pass frequencies, the readjust the level of the sub.
Listening Position
Figure 1
Figure 2
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