PreSonus Eris 5BT Media Reference Monitors Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- PreSonus
Table of Contents
PreSonus Eris 5BT Media Reference Monitors
Product Information
Specifications
- Product: Eris Media Reference Monitors
- Manufacturer: PreSonus Audio Electronics
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Available on Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT models
Overview
PreSonus Audio Electronics is dedicated to improving its products and values customer feedback. This user manual provides information on the features, applications, and correct connection procedures for the Eris media reference monitors. It is recommended to read this manual before connecting the monitors to other audio equipment to ensure a smooth installation and setup process. The manual covers all four Eris media reference monitor models, with Bluetooth connectivity only available on the Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT models. Throughout the manual, you’ll find Power User Tips to enhance your understanding of the product and maximize your investment.
Product Registration
To enhance customer experience, PreSonus offers MyPreSonus, a portal for
registered customers. By creating a MyPreSonus account, you can access
information about your PreSonus hardware and software registrations, contact
support, and track orders. To register your Eris media reference monitors,
visit My.PreSonus.com and follow the instructions provided.
What’s in the Box
The package of your Eris media reference monitors includes:
- 1 pair of PreSonus Eris Media Reference Monitors (1 active, 1 passive)
- 1.5M 1/8 TRS to 2x RCA cable
- 1.5M 1/8 TRS stereo cable
- 2M bare-wire speaker cable
- 8 foam feet for better speaker isolation (4 for each speaker)
- Quick Start Guide
- IEC Power Cable
Connections and Controls
The Eris media reference monitor pair consists of one active speaker and
one passive speaker. Most connections are located on the active speaker, which
provides signal and power for the passive
speaker. The exceptions are the bare-wire connectors, which transmit power and
signal from the active speaker to the passive speaker.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the active speaker includes:
- Inputs: Connect your audio sources to these inputs.
- Power: Use the IEC C7 power cord to connect the active speaker to a power source. The power switch is located on the front panel of the active speaker.
- Acoustic Tuning Controls: Adjust the sound characteristics using these controls.
- Speaker Connections: The bare-wire connectors are used to transmit power and signal to the passive speaker.
Active Speaker Front Panel
The front panel of the active speaker includes additional controls and
indicators for convenient access.
Hookup Diagrams
The manual provides hookup diagrams for different setups:
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Basic Setup: Instructions for a basic setup
configuration. -
Audio Connections: Guidance on connecting
audio sources to the Eris media reference monitors. -
Bluetooth Pairing: Only applicable to Eris
3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT models. Instructions for pairing via
Bluetooth.
Resources
The manual offers additional resources to help you make the most
of your Eris media reference monitors:
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Technical Specifications: Provides detailed technical specifications of the product.
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Setting up your Eris Monitors for the Best
Performance: Tips to optimize the performance of your Eris monitors. -
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting guide for common issues.
OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you
for purchasing a pair of PreSonus® Eris®-Series media reference monitors.
Ideal for gaming, home content creation, or just listening to your favorite
album, Eris media reference monitors deliver studio-quality sound, with a
smooth and accurate frequency response. PreSonus Audio Electronics is
committed to constant product improvement, and we highly value your
suggestions. We believe the best way to achieve our goal is by listening to
the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate the support you have
shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will
enjoy your Eris!
About this manual
We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the
features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your Eris media
reference monitors before trying to connect it to your other audio equipment.
This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup. This manual
describes the functionality for all four Eris media reference models. Please
note that Bluetooth connectivity is only available on the Eris 3.5BT, Eris
4.5BT, and Eris 5BT. Throughout this manual, you will find Power User Tips
that can quickly make you an Eris expert and help you get the most out of your
investment.
Product Registration
PreSonus is committed to delivering the best experience for our customers. MyPreSonus is a one-stop portal for all our registered customers’ needs. From your PreSonus account, you can view all your PreSonus hardware and software registrations; contact support; track orders, and more. To register your Eris media reference monitors, go to My.PreSonus.com and follow the onscreen instructions.
What’s in the Box
Download the MyPreSonus app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Your Eris media reference monitors’ package contains the following:
- (1 pair) PreSonus Eris Media Reference Monitors (1 active, 1 passive)
- (1) 1.5M 1/8” TRS to 2x RCA cable
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- (1) 1.5M 1/8” TRS stereo cable
- (1) 2M bare-wire speaker cable
- (8) Foam feet: 4 to be placed on the bottom of each speaker to improve isolation
- (1) Quick Start Guide
- (1) IEC Power Cable
Connections and Controls
Each Eris media reference monitor pair consists of one active speaker and one passive speaker. Nearly every connection is located exclusively on the active speaker. This speaker provides signal and power for the passive speaker. The exceptions are the bare-wire connectors, which send power and signal from the active speaker to the passive speaker.
Rear Panel
Inputs
Line-level Inputs
The Eris active speaker provides a choice of two pairs of inputs on the
rear-panel: left and right balanced ¼” TRS and left and right unbalanced RCA.
These inputs accept a line-level signal from an audio source and feed that
signal to each monitor’s power amplifier. These inputs are provided to enable
flexible connectivity, not for connecting multiple sources to your speakers
simultaneously. A third 1/8” stereo input is available on the front panel,
please see Section 2.2 for more information.
Power User Tip
The left inputs (balanced or unbalanced) send signal to the amplifier that
powers the active speaker; and the right inputs send signal to the amplifier
that powers the passive speaker. PreSonus recommends that the active speaker
be placed on the left side of your mixing space and the passive speaker be
placed on the right. However, if you prefer to have the controls located on
your active monitor placed on the right side of your workspace, be sure to
reverse the inputs from your audio source to maintain the correct stereo
image.
Power
IEC Power Connection
The Eris active speaker accepts a standard IEC C7 power cord. The power
switch is located on the front panel of the active speaker.
Standby
When standby is engaged, Eris monitors go into power save mode when there
is no audio playing for more than 40 minutes. Once audio resumes, the power
save mode turns off.
Acoustic Tuning Controls
High
Boosts or cuts all frequencies above 10 kHz by ±6 dB.
Power User Tip
The High control is a high-shelf EQ and attenuates or boosts frequencies
above 10 kHz. This EQ is much like the treble control on a home or car stereo:
It raises or lowers the gain on all frequencies above the specified cutoff
frequency. Shelving EQs can make big changes to the sound very quickly by
adding or removing an entire range of frequencies.
Low
Boosts or cuts frequencies around 100 Hz by ±6 dB. Power User Tip: The Low
control is a low-shelf EQ and attenuates or boosts frequencies below 100 Hz.
This function is equivalent to the Bass control on a home or car stereo: It
raises or lowers the gain on all frequencies below the specified cutoff
frequency. Shelving EQs can make big changes to sound very quickly by adding
or removing an entire range of frequencies.
Speaker Connections
Bare-wire connectors
This connection is used to send power and send a signal to the passive Eris
speaker. Be sure to connect the positive and negative connections on your
active Eris speaker to the positive and negative connections, respectively, on
the passive Eris speaker (i.e. connect positive to positive and negative to
negative).
Active Speaker Front Panel
Power Switch
This is the On/Off switch.
Power / Bluetooth Status LED
The LED in the center of the active speaker indicates power status. This
LED also displays the Bluetooth status as follows:
- Solid White: Eris speaker is powered on and in standby mode.
- Solid Blue: The Eris speaker is powered on and not in standby mode.
- Flashing Blue and Green (Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT only): The Eris speaker is in pairing mode.
- Solid Green (Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT only): Eris speaker is paired to a bluetooth device.
Volume sets the volume level of the input signal before it is amplified. This is also the volume control for the front-panel headphone amp.
Aux In
This stereo 1/8” jack can be used to patch in a media player for a quick
reference check.
Power User Tip
This input will sum up with the inputs on the back panel.
Headphone Out
This headphone output is controlled by the Level knob.
Power User Tip
When the headphone output is connected, audio will be muted to your Eris
speakers. So, you can listen as loud as you like without disturbing the
neighbors.
Hookup Diagrams
Basic Setup
Audio Connections
Bluetooth Pairing (Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, and 5BT only)
Your Eris 3.5BT, 4.5BT, or 5BT can be paired with any Bluetooth device for audio playback. To pair your speakers, first press and hold the pair button on the rear of the active Eris speaker for three seconds.
The Power/Bluetooth LED on the front of the active speaker will flash blue and green, indicating pairing is active.
On your Bluetooth device, select “Eris 3.5BT”, “Eris 4.5BT” or “Eris 5BT”.
Once your Eris speakers are paired, the Power/Bluetooth LED will illuminate green.
Power User Tip
You can pair an additional device by repeating these steps. Your Eris
speakers can store two Bluetooth device pairings, although audio can only be
streamed from one Bluetooth device at a time. Whenever you power on your Eris
speakers, your stored Bluetooth devices will automatically pair if within
range.
Resources
Technical Specifications
Setting up your Eris Monitors for Best Performance
- Use balanced cables to connect your monitors to your audio device. A balanced cable is a type of audio cable that uses three conductors (two signal conductors and a ground conductor) to transmit audio signals. Balanced cables help to cancel out any noise or interference picked up along the cable length. Unbalanced cables are more susceptible to noise and interference and should be avoided.
- Make sure that your monitors are plugged into a good power source. Unstable or noisy power sources can cause unwanted noise in your audio signal. Use a surge protector or power conditioner if necessary.
- Keep your cables away from power sources and other electronic devices to avoid electromagnetic interference that can cause buzzing, humming, or other noise in your audio signal.
- Position your monitors correctly to minimize noise. Keep them at a reasonable distance from other electronic devices to avoid interference.
- Proper gain staging can help you avoid noise in your audio signal. Gain staging refers to the process of setting the input and output levels of audio signals in a recording or mixing system to achieve optimal sound quality and avoid distortion. Make sure that your input levels are not too low or too high. Keep your levels within a reasonable range and avoid overdriving your audio interface or mixer.
Troubleshooting
No power
First, ensure that your active Eris speaker is plugged in. If it’s
connected to a power conditioner, verify that the power conditioner is turned
on and functioning.
No audio
If your active Eris speaker appears to power on but you hear no sound when
playing audio from your audio source (the lights are on but nobody’s home),
first make sure that the cable connecting your audio source to the active
speaker is working correctly. Also, verify that the volume control is set to
provide enough amplitude for the signal. If only the passive Eris speaker is
not passing audio, check your speaker-wire connections and verify that the
bare wire is fully inserted into each connection.
Hum
Usually, the hum is caused by a ground loop. Verify that all audio
equipment is connected to the same power source.
The sound is thin
If the sound of the speakers seems thin and brittle, check that your
speaker wires are connected correctly (i.e., the positive/red connection on
the active Eris speaker is connected to the positive/red connection on the
passive Eris speaker and the negative/ black connection on each is connected
to the negative/black connection on the other). Baton Rouge • USA
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