ADAM P22A Nearfield Monitor Speaker User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- ADAM
Table of Contents
ADAM P22A Nearfield Monitor Speaker
Product Information
P22A Nearfield Monitor
The ADAM Audio P22A is a compact nearfield monitor designed for professional audio evaluation. It offers high resolution sound reproduction and is built for maximum quality and craftsmanship. The monitor is ideal for small control rooms, recording vehicles, and post-production suites where both sound quality and a small footprint are crucial.
The P22A is a two-way ported active system that features a single ART tweeter for expanded high frequency resolution and a conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover frequency of 1.8 kHz. Each section of the monitor has its own individual amp with a continuous output of up to 100 Watts (RMS).
For more detailed information about ADAM technologies and products, complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please visit the official website: www.adam-audio.com
Product Usage Instructions
Quick Start
Important Information for Set Up
Before connecting and using the P22A nearfield monitor, please follow these important steps:
- After unpacking the loudspeaker, allow it to acclimate to the temperature of the room for approximately an hour. Do not connect the speaker during this time.
Speaker Placement
General Recommendations
Follow these general recommendations for optimal speaker placement:
- Place the P22A nearfield monitor in small control rooms,recording vehicles, or post-production suites.
Vertical Setup
For vertical speaker setup:
- Follow the recommended general placement guidelines.
Horizontal Setup
For horizontal speaker setup:
- Follow the recommended general placement guidelines.
Stereo Setup
For stereo speaker setup:
- Follow the recommended general placement guidelines.
Surround Setup
For surround speaker setup:
- Follow the recommended general placement guidelines.
Tweeter Height
Adjust the tweeter height according to your preference and setup requirements.
Controls/Speaker Adjustment
The Control Panel
The P22A nearfield monitor features a control panel for adjusting various
settings.
Input Gain
Adjust the input gain level using the control panel.
High Gain
Use the control panel to adjust the high gain settings.
High/Low Shelving
The control panel allows for adjusting the high and low shelving settings.
LED
The LED on the control panel provides visual feedback and status information.
Troubleshooting
Refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for assistance in
resolving any issues you may encounter with the P22A nearfield monitor.
Maintenance
Follow the maintenance instructions provided in the user manual to keep your
P22A nearfield monitor in optimal condition.
Transportation / Package
Refer to the user manual for information on transportation and packaging of
the P22A nearfield monitor.
Environmental Information
Find environmental information related to the P22A nearfield monitor in the
user manual.
EU Declaration of Conformity
The user manual includes the EU Declaration of Conformity for the P22A
nearfield monitor.
Limited Warranty
Terms and Conditions
Read the terms and conditions of the limited warranty provided for the P22A
nearfield monitor.
How to Claim
Follow the instructions in the user manual to make a warranty claim if needed.
Safety Instructions
Ensure safe usage of the P22A nearfield monitor by following the safety
instructions provided in the user manual.
Technical Data
Refer to the user manual for detailed technical specifications of the P22A
nearfield monitor.
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio P22A nearfield monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio
perfection. With the P22A you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker
system that allows you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This
monitor meets highest expectations in sound quality and craftmansship.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new ADAM.
It contains important information regarding safety, setting up, handling, and
warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully to ensure an easy
set up and to prevent potential problems.
The P22A is a compact nearfield monitor. It is perfectly suited for small
control rooms, recording vehicles and post-production suites—an ideal tool for
situations where a combination of no-compromise sound reproduction and a small
footprint is required.
The P22A is a two-way ported active system that uses a single ART tweeter,
ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency resolution
media formats, and a conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover
frequency of 1.8 kHz. Each section uses an individual amp with continuous
output of up to 100 Watts (RMS).
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t
hesitate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.
For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,
complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please visit
our website: www.adam-audio.com
We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish you
many delightful hours with them.
The ADAM Audio Team
Quick Start
Important information for set up
- Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect the speaker for approximately an hour.
- HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance.
- Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand firmly on a solid ground!
- Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).
- Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to achieve optimum sonic performance.
Quick start P22A
Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system is switched off!
- Set all level controls fully counterclockwise.
- Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: Use a XLR cable. The male plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component.
- Check if the specified voltage matches the voltage of the power supply you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
- If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power cables to two AC sockets.
- Switch on your audio system. Switch on the main on/off switches on the back panel and finally the standby-switch on the front panel of the loudspeakers.
- Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
Speaker Placement
General recommendations/advises
Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the monitor to
your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
Distance to walls: The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least 40
cm to avoid early reflections, which will degrade the sound.
Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can mask
the sound.
Mechanical adjustements: If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g.
drilling holes), please contact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle
your warranty obliging.
Vertical set up
The P22A has been designed for a vertical set up. The speakers must be
positioned on a firm ground or a stand.
Horizontal set up
If you choose to use your speakers in horizontal position as indicated
below,please make sure that the set up is mirror symmetrical, i.e. that the
tweeters both face either the outsides or the insides. This is crucial for a
precise stereo signal.
The Stereo Triangle
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum
listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This
means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary
equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other
two points of this triangle.
- both loudspeaker and the listening spot should be a equilateral triangle
- approx. the same distances between loudspeakers and the loudspeakers/ the listening spot
- alignment towards listening spot
Surround Placement
Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based on a
circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110° (Rear
Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being the
circle’s center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended configuration
may vary depending on the purpose of the control room (music or film).
However, it is recommended to create a symmetrical listening position with the
front side and surround speaker pointing to the listener’s ear.
Tweeter at the height of ears
The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears. In
case you need to position the speaker in a significant lower or higher
position, the monitor should be angled accordingly.
Controls/Speaker Adjustment
The control panel
On the rear side you will find a control panel that allows detailed fine-
tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular room acoustics and personal
listening preferences. The following tips are intended to assist you at using
the controls in the best manner.
Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the controls with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar recordings.
Input gain
‘Input Gain’ regulates the overall input sensitivity of your loudspeaker
within a range of -10 to +10 dB, and controls the volume of your loudspeaker
equally in all frequency ranges.
High gain
Whereas the ‘Input Gain’ raises or lowers the overall input sensitivity up to
+/-10 dB, the ‘High Gain’ works only within the frequency range of the tweeter
(>1.800 Hz) only, raising or lowering up to +/-4 dB.
High / low shelving
The other two controls operate in a different manner. The ‘High Shelve’ is a
shelving filter that progressively raises or lowers above 6 kHz up to 6 dB.
Whereas the gains raise or lower a specific frequency range as a whole, the
shelve filters work differently. They do not alter a whole frequency band but
alter in this band, from a certain point (6 kHz respectively 150 Hz in this
case) the frequencies are gradually being changed (see figure 7 & 8).
LED
There is a diode at the front, above the tweeter. When the loudspeaker is
being switched on, it will flash red a few times. This does not indicate an
overload! It signalizes the control function of the protective circuit.
Afterwards, it will start to glow green, indicating power on. If the LED
flashes red during operation, this indicates an overload. The protective
circuit will be activated.
All ADAM products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if any problems with your speaker occur, we recommend to proceed as follows:
Troubleshooting
Problem: The LED shows normal operation (green) but there is either no or only a distorted audio signal.
If both (all) speakers are affected, the reason can probably be found within the signal path. If only one speaker is affected, the problem will probably be within this speaker.
-
Check the wiring
Is the cable defective? Are all cables connected correctly? -
Check the signal path
Interchange the cables of both loudspeakers. Does the problem change with one of the cables?
Connect the monitor as directly to the signal source as possible (please mind the volume!). Is another part of the signal path (e.g. mixer, subwoofer) defective?
If the answer to all these question is ‘no’, the problem is being caused by the loudspeaker with the utmost probability.
If the answer to at least one of these questions is ‘yes’, there will probably be another defective device within the signal path.
Problem: You hear parasitic noises (like humming, buzzing, soughing,
cracking).
Please disconnect the signal cables.
If the noises disappear, check the signal path.
If the noises can still be heard, check for other electrical devices close to
the speakers (mobile phones, switching power supplies, etc.). If there is no
interfering device the speaker will probably cause the problem.
Maintenance
- Please switch the loudspeaker off before cleaning!
- Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not play with magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
- Please make sure that no liquids get inside the cabinet. Do not spray any fluids on the speaker. Do not use a wet cloth for cleaning.
- Do not use flammable or acidly chemicals for cleaning.
- Do not touch the membranes of the loudspeakers.
- We recommend using a lint-free, damp cloth for cleaning.
The loudspeaker membranes may be dusted using a very soft brush.
Transport / Package
In case you have to send your speakers to any other location, it is of vital
importance that you use the original packaging materials. Experience has shown
that it is very difficult to avoid damage if you have to send them without
these. ADAM Audio can not be held responsible for damages due to improper
packaging.
If a transport is necessary and the original package is no more available, a
new one can be purchased from ADAM Audio.
Environmental Information
All ADAM products comply with international directives on the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical / electronical equipment and the
disposal of Waste Electrical / Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
For disposal, please consult your local authorities for further information.
EU Declaration of Conformity
We,
ADAM Audio GmbH
whose registered office is situated at
Ederstr. 16, 12059 Berlin, Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
P22A
complies with the EU Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
89/336/EEC, in pursuance of which the following standards have been applied:
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-6-3
EN 55020
EN 55013
and complies with the EU General Product Safety 2001/95/EC, in pursuance of which the following standard has been applied:
EN 60065
This declaration attests that the manufacturing process quality control and
product documentation accord with the need to assure continued compliance.
The attention of the user is drawn to any spezial measures regarding the use
of this equipment that may be detailed in the owner’s manual.
Signed:
Klaus Heinz
Director
ADAM Audio
ADAM Audio GmbH provides a five year limited warranty for this product.
Warranty
Terms and Conditions
This warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment or, if necessary, the
replacement of parts or the product and return shipping within the country of
purchase.
This warranty complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or
national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
Neither other transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for
removal,transportation and installation of products is covered by this
warranty.
Products whose serial number have been altered, deleted, removed or made
illegible are excluded from this warranty.
The warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials
and/or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable:
- for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual,
- for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment, if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorized person,
- for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heat, public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of ADAM Audio.
How to claim repairs under warranty
Should service be required, please contact the ADAM Audio dealer where the
product has been purchased.
If the equipment is being used outside the country of purchase, the
international shipping costs have to be paid for by the owner of the product.
Service may be supplied by your ADAM Audio national distributor in the country
of residence. In this case, the service costs have to be paid for by the owner
of the product whereas the costs for parts to be repaired or replaced are free
of charge. Please visit our website to get the contact details of your local
distributor.
To validate your warranty, you will need a copy of your original sales invoice with the date of purchase.
Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system. Keep the instructions for subsequent reference. Please heed the warnings and follow the instructions.
- Do not open the loudspeaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. In case of a problem, please contact either your ADAM dealer or us. We are happy to help. Always refer servicing to qualified personnel and never attempt to repair this product yourself.
- This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one supplied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components must always be used.
- Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.
- Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. Never bypass any fuse.
- Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any components.
- Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not ply with magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
- Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, never wet the inside with any liquid and never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. Please do not ut any objects filled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
- Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers. They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.
- Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
- Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
- The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.
- To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from the AC receptacle.
- Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.
- Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer’s ventilation ports.
- Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
- High SPL’s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the loudspeakers when using them at high volumes.
- Assure free airflow behind the speakers to maintain sufficient cooling.
Technical Data
ADAM P22A – active 2-ways bass reflex loudspeaker
| Woofer | 1 |
|---|---|
| Basket ø | 8.5“ / 215 mm Nomex® |
| ART Tweeter | 1 |
| Diaphragm area | 2830 mm2 / 4.5 inch 2 |
| Equivalent diaphragm ø | 60 mm / 2.5“ |
| Speed transformation ratio | 4:1 |
| Diaphragm weight | 0,17 g |
| Built-in amplifiers | 2 (Class 1) |
| AC Voltage | 100-120V~, 50/60Hz *3 |
220-240V~, 50/60Hz *3
Woofer channel (1 / 2)| 100 W / 150 W
Tweeter channel (1 / 2)| 100 W / 150 W
Control Panel
Input Sensitivity| ±10 dB
Low shelve > 6 kHz| ± 6 dB
High shelve < 150 Hz| ± 6 dB
Tweeter gain| ± 4 dB
General Data
Frequency response| 38 Hz – 35 kHz
Crossover frequency| 1800 Hz
THD >80 Hz at 90 dB in 1 m| ≤ 1%
Short time sine wave acoustic output at 1 m, 100 Hz – 3 kHz| ≥110 dB
Max. peak acoustic output in 1 m per pair| ≥120 dB
Impedance| 10 kΩ
Height x Width x Depth| 430 x 260 x 340 mm
Weight| 13 kg (28.7 lb.)
Warranty| 5 years
Input| XLR
Operating temperature| 0° C bis 40° C (32° F bis 104° F)
Storage temperature| -30° C bis 70° C (-22° F bis 167° F)
Humidity| Max. 90% not condensing
- long term IEC 265-8-Wrms / 10 min
- nominal IEC 265-8 = Peak Power 5 μsec
- pay attention to the selected voltage on the rearside of the speaker
ADAM Audio GmbH | Ederstr. 16 | 12059 Berlin | GERMANY
tel: +49 30-863 00 97-0 | fax: +49 30-863 00 97-7 | email: info@adam-
audio.com
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P22A Manual/Bedienungsanleitung. Version 03.2009 English/deutsch.
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