PM Series MKII

PM-2 MKII
Created for larger rooms and studio, the PM-2 MKII has the power and sophistication and, most importantly the versatility to handle the most demanding recording applications. Equipped with a 200mm low frequency unit and remaining natural and transparent right across the audio spectrum, even at high sound pressure levels, the PM-2 MKII is great for todays bass heavy music. Features 240 watts of bi-amped power, UFLC 25mm soft dome HF unit, 200mm LF woofer, separate HF gain control, overall volume control and a 0dB / -3dB / +3dB switch for the LF unit.

PM0.5-Sub MKII

Designed ideally for use with the PM0.5 MKII, the 110 watt, 200mm driver PM0.5-Sub MKII produces precise, low frequency reproduction and an excellent deep bass output. Easy to set-up (just a single gain control and phase reverse switch), the combination of a pair of PM0.5 MKIIs and PM0.5-Sub MKII provides superb sonic quality at an affordable price.
Exceptional audio performance matched to jaw-dropping good looks.
Fostex strive to design and build studio monitoring systems which enable you to experience your unique sound in all its dimensions. And through tireless research and development, endless measurements and real-world listening tests, Fostexs engineers have achieved this in the form of the beautiful second generation PM-Series. Capitalizing on Fostexs supreme knowledge of acoustics and speaker engineering, and now offering a brighter, tighter sound, these studio monitors are designed inside out to provide the best monitoring experience, with minimal resonance, sparkling highs and rich, deep lows. And, with new high-gloss front baffles, they look as stunning as they sound.
The ultra-compact PM0.4 now completes the PM-Series lineup. Diminutive in size, but with a sound that has to be heard to be believed, the PM0.4 is naturally recommended for desk-top use but its superb audio performance in a compact physical size expands its applications to professional console top studio monitoring, audio installation and portable audio monitoring. Features 36 watts of bi-amped power, UFLC 16mm soft dome HF unit, 100mm LF woofer and overall volume control. Also available in a gloss White finish.

PM-1 MKII

Perfectly proportioned and offering the type of cleartransparent sound that singles out a great speaker, the PM-1 MKII is capable of producing extremely high SPLs accurately across the full audio spectrum. With 120 watts of bi-amped power and a bass response thats full and dynamic and a crisp high-end that sparkles with vitality, the PM-1 MKII delivers the type of sonic quality thats usually the domain of monitors costing thousands. Features a UFLC 25mm soft dome HF unit, 160mm LF woofer and input gain control.

PM0.5 MKII

The ideal choice for smaller studios requiring nearfield

Also available in White

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monitoring, the perfectly formed PM0.5 MKII offers 70 watts of bi-amped power and produces great full range performance with exceptional neutrality even at high Sound pressure levels. The compact dimensions also enable accurate placement in confined or awkward spaces, with the dispersion from the two way ported enclosure design tailored such that it will deliver a superb sound almost regardless of room acoustics. Features a UFLC 20mm soft dome HF unit and 130mm LF woofer and input gain control.

PM-Series monitors (not PM0.5-Sub MKII) feature internal bi-amplification employing two state-of-the-art amplifiers which are precisely calibrated to match the performance of the drive units and utilize high quality discrete bipolar output devices: PM0.4 - 18w, LF 18w PM0.5 MKII - 35w, LF 35w PM-1 MKII - 45w, LF 75w PM-2 MKII - 120w, LF 120w High-capacity power supply units are used for excellent transient response. PM0.4 offers TRS and Line inputs, PM0.5 MKII and PM-1 MKII feature an XLR/6mm jack input with gain control while the PM-2 MKII benefits from individual HF gain control, overall volume control and a 0dB / -3dB / +3dB switch for the LF unit.

HF Unit

The soft dome tweeters employ Fostexs UFLC technology (Poly Urethane Film Laminated Cloth) to achieve light weight and high stability performance.
25mm tweeter 200mm woofer 240 watt bi-amplifier
25mm tweeter 160mm woofer 120 watt bi-amplifier
20mm tweeter 130mm woofer 70 watt bi-amplifier
16mm tweeter 100mm woofer 36 watt bi-amplifier
200mm woofer 110 watt amplifier

LF Unit

Uses a mixture of cut and milled fibres made from aromatic polyamide impregnated with resins to simultaneously achieve high rigidity and optimum damping. An olefin film is thermally adhered to its surface to control frequency response and ensure reliability. Distortion is minimized by the use of an ultra-pure copper voice coil.
PM Series MKII Specifications
HF unit 25mm Soft Dome LF Unit 200mm Aromatic Polyamide Frequency Response Free field 2dB 50Hz - 20kHz Low Frequency Cut-Off 40Hz (-10dB) High Frequency Cut-Off 22kHz (-10dB) Amp Power Low Frequency: 120 watts High Frequency: 120 watts Amp Distortion >0.05% T.H.D. @ 50w 6 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz Amp Signal to Noise >90dB 20Hz - 30kHz not weighted Physical 254w x 411h x 300d (mm) 14.7kg
HF unit 25mm Soft Dome LF Unit 160mm Aromatic Polyamide Frequency Response Free field 2dB 50Hz - 20kHz Low Frequency Cut-Off 38Hz (-10dB) High Frequency Cut-Off 23.5kHz (-10dB) Amp Power Low Frequency: 75 watts High Frequency: 45 watts Amp Distortion <0.007% T.H.D. @ 30w 8 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz Amp Signal to Noise >93dB 20Hz - 30kHz not weighted Physical 215w x 380h x 283d (mm) 11kg
HF unit 20mm Soft Dome LF Unit 130mm Aromatic Polyamide Frequency Response Free field 2dB 50Hz - 20kHz Low Frequency Cut-Off 40Hz (-10dB) High Frequency Cut-Off 22kHz (-10dB) Amp Power Low Frequency: 35 watts High Frequency: 35 watts Amp Distortion <0.01% T.H.D. @ 25w 8 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz Amp Signal to Noise >84dB 20Hz - 30kHz not weighted Physical 181w x 280h x 260d (mm) 6.5kg

Also in White

LF Unit 200mm Frequency Response 25Hz - 85Hz Woofer LF Cut-Off 20Hz (-18dB/octave) Woofer HF Cut-Off 55Hz (-18dB/octave) Output LF Cut-Off 120Hz (-12dB/octave) Amp Power 110 watts Amp Distortion <0.002% T.H.D. @ 50w 4 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz Amp Signal to Noise >80dB 22Hz - 90Hz not weighted Phase Positive / negative switchable Physical 297w x 400h x 420d (mm) 16kg
HF unit 16mm Soft Dome LF Unit 100mm Aromatic Polyamide Frequency Response Free field 2dB 60Hz - 30kHz Low Frequency Cut-Off 60Hz (-10dB) High Frequency Cut-Off 22kHz (-10dB) Amp Power Low Frequency: 18 watts High Frequency: 18 watts Amp Distortion <0.1% T.H.D. @ 12w 4 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz Amp Signal to Noise >75dB 20Hz - 30kHz not weighted Physical 114w x 220h x 190d (mm) 3.75kg

Stereo plus Sub

By adding a PM0.5-Sub MKII to a pair of PM0.5 MKII nearfield monitors the frequency range is expanded down as low as 25Hz whilst maintaining excellent clarity and purity of sound. As the PM0.5-Sub MKII features a fixed cut-off frequency, a single woofer gain control and a phase reverse switch for matching in with the main system, users can be assured of a great sound without the need to adjust fiddly frequency adjustments.

PC-1EX Volume Controller

With a PC-1EX you can remotely control the volume of both left and right speakers which makes it a great addition for music and video playback on a PC. Compact for desktop use. Passive type. No need for battery. Robust metal chasis and machined aluminum knob Included are a Stereo mini cable (80cm) and 2 x RCA Pin Cable (100cm) Input: 3.5mm stereo phone, Output: RCA Pin x 2 (L,R), Dimensions: 52(W) x 37(H) x 60(D)mm, approx 120g
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- Reference Manual Safety Instructions Introduction & Unpacking Setup Instructions Setup Instructions - continued Back Panel Overview Product Specifications Cable and Wiring Information Product Cleaning Instructions Declaration of EC Directive
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen,or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or spray of water. 19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the appliance. 20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply even if the power switch is at off position. 21. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 23. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection. 24. An appliance should be placed in a position where an AC plug / inlet can be easily pulled out by hand. 25. Main plug is used as the disconnection device. It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex PM0.4 Professional Studio Monitor. As with all Fostex products, the PM0.4 has been designed to provide superlative performance, unquestioned reliability and exceptionally high value. The PM0.4 was specifically engineered to fulfillall of your critical near-field monitoring needs and is emblematic of the years of experience Fostex has had in the professional audio marketplace. The PM0.4 takes full advantage of internal bi-amplification and employs two state of the art amplifiers that utilize highquality discrete bipolar output devices. The 4" woofer and 5/8" tweeter were expressly designed for high output, ultra low distortion and incorporate the latest technologies and manufacturing techniques. Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual so that you may take full advantage of all the benefits of the Fostex PM0.4 Professional Studio Monitor.

Unpacking

Prior to unpacking your Fostex PM0.4 Studio Monitor, carefully inspect the packing material for excessive damage. Once it has been determined that the packing material has not been compromised, carefully unpack the PM0.4 Studio Monitor and inspect it carefully for obvious damage. Fostex takes great care in designing packing materials that will survive most expected impacts during shipping. If any damage is discovered during the inspection process, contact your Fostex dealer so that this issue can immediately be addressed.

Setup Instructions

Monitoring Distance = 1 to 2 meters After carefully unpacking the PM0.4 Professional Studio Monitor, it is now time to setup the monitors for the best acoustic performance in your studio. The PM0.4 was designed to be used at amonitoring distance of 1 to 2 meters, typically referred to as the near-field. Monitoring Height = the acoustic center aimed at seated ear height It is recommended that the PM0.4 be located in such a way that the acoustic center is located at, or about, seated ear height (see Figure 1). If this is not possible, it may be necessary to tilt/aim the monitor at the listeners ears. Monitoring Angle = 60 Degrees The monitoring angle between the left and right monitors and the listening position should equal 60 degrees. The easiest way to determine this is to place the speakers in such a way that the distance between the left and right monitor is equal to the monitoring distance / listening position (see Figure 2). It is also recommended that both speakers be "toed-in" towards the listening position. Additional Information The PM0.4 was designed to be mounted vertically. This provides for the most accurate frequency response, reduces acoustic boundary interference and provides optimum cooling performance for the heat sink that is located on the back of the studio monitor. If it is not possible to mount the monitors vertically, then the monitors should be placed with the woofers inside and the monitors "toed-in" towards the listening area.

Setup Instructions continued
Once the studio monitors have been placed in their final location, it is time to proceed to connecting your PM0.4 studio monitors to the mixing console or digital workstation. Connection to the PM0.4 can be made using RCA or TRS connectors. The gain control on the back of the monitor allows continuously variable adjustments to match most input types of line level signals (-10dBV for RCA un-balanced). The TRS input is balanced and is also compatible with unbalanced sources, although this may require an adapter. The connection of the PM0.4 to the console/digital workstation should be done in the following order. Note: Please do not plug both RCA and TRS connectors at the same time. The PM0.4 is designed to take only one input. Step 1: Make sure that all equipment has been powered down. Step 2: Confirm that all gain controls, on the monitor and the source, are set to the minimum setting. Step 3: Connect the source to the PM0.4 monitor. Step 4: Power up the all source equipment and then turn on the PM0.4 last. Step 5: Set the gain of both monitors at medium setting and slowly bring up the gain of the console. Step 6: Adjust the gain of both monitors for balance and for best signal to noise ratio Once the above steps have been completed, you are ready to use your PM0.4 monitors. It is recommended that you now play some familiar audio material and make any final adjustments, as far as placement or level, to get the optimum performance in your monitoring environment.

Back Panel Overview

1. Line (RSA) and TRS Input The TRS is an electronically balanced input and the line input is unbalanced input. They are compatible with general line level input signals. 2. Continuously variable gain control This control adjusts the input level to the internal amplifiers. 3. Heatsink The heatsink dissipates heat from the amplifier. It is important the heatsink receives proper ventilation and is not placed near any sources of heat. 4. Power Switch Turns power to the amplifier section on or off. On - position is the spot side. 5. AC Power Cord This line cord provides the AC power to the product. Damage to equioment may occur if improper line voltage is used. (See voltage marking on label)
INPUT CAUTION:HEATSINK MAY GET HOT
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CAUTON

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
Shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or Moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MONITOR

FOSTEX CO.

120 VAC, 40 W, 60Hz

MODEL PM0.4

RT INTE ER

CONFORMS TO UL STD.6500

SERIAL NO.02 * * * * *

3024002

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD.E60065

MADE IN CHINA

Made in China

Product Specifications

Drivers Low Frequency Driver: 4" Cone Speaker High Frequency Driver: 5/8" Soft Dome Tweeter Cabinet Dimensions 144mm (W) x 220mm (H) x 180mm (D) includes heatsink 165mm (D) x cabinet only - no heatsink 5 3/4" (W) x 8 11/16" (H) x 7 1/8" (D) includes heatsink 6 1/2" (D) x cabinet only - no heatsink Net Weight 3.75 Kg/pc 8Lbs 4oz/pc Gross Weight (includes all packing material) 9.16 Kg/pair 20Lbs 6oz/pair Frequency Response Free-Field Frequency Response : 60Hz to 30kHz Low Frequency Cutoff : 60Hz (-10dB) High Frequency Cutoff : 22kHz (-10dB) Amplifier Power Low Frequency : 18 W High Frequency : 18 W Amplifier Distortion <0.005% THD @ 12 Watts / 4Ohm 20Hz-20kHz Amplifier Signal to Noise Ratio >75dB 20Hz - 30kHz Not Weighted Amplifier Slew Rate 8V/ sec Power Requirements US : 120VAC~60Hz EUR/UK : 230VAC~50/60Hz Power consumption US : 40 Watts EUR/UK : 40 Watts
Product improvement may warrant a change of specifications, newer materials or cosmetics, Changes in specifications and features may be made without notice or obligations.
Cable and Wiring Information
Use high-quality, shielded cables to connect your mixing console, workstation or other source to your monitors. Foil-shielded cables, such as Belden 8451, 8761, or 9501 should do quite well. Other high quality cables are available and those that incorporate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection, lowering your systems susceptibility to exter nal interference. Another important tip to keep in mind when wiring your system is to route all line level cables away from the AC and other power sources, this will reduce the probability of having AC hum emanating from your studio monitors.
XLR HOT (+) COLD (-) PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 1 TRS TIP RING SHIELD SHIELD RCA TIP

SHIELD (GROUND)

Product Cleaning Instructions
Prior to cleaning the PM0.4 monitor the power must be disconnected from the PM0.4 monitor. Once the power has been terminated, cleaning can be accomplished using a damp (not wet) cleaning rag. A light common household cleaner can also be used, but care must be taken not to use harsh cleaning fluids. Regular dusting or cleaning with a damp rag will keep your product looking new for years.
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.

Declaration of EC Directive
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below. In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases.
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