Samson 6A User Manual
Rubicon R5a and R6a Features
The Samson Rubicon R5a and R6a reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the
same time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features:
same time, pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features:
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Two-way, active ribbon studio monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing extremely accurate moni-
toring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.
toring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.
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The Rubicon 5 a employs a 5.0” Copolymer Butyl Surround woofer, and the Rubicon R6a, a 6.5” Copolymer
Butyl Surround woofer providing both monitors with a tight and controlled low frequency response.
Butyl Surround woofer providing both monitors with a tight and controlled low frequency response.
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1 x 2” Planer Ribbon tweeter provides sweet and accurate high frequency response for the R5a and R6a
with low distortion.
with low distortion.
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Both Rubicon models feature active electronics including a Bi-Amp power amplifier with 75 watts on the
LF driver and 25 watts on the HF driver for the R6a, and 50 watts for the low end and 25 watts on the high
end for R5a.
LF driver and 25 watts on the HF driver for the R6a, and 50 watts for the low end and 25 watts on the high
end for R5a.
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Four-position high frequency Ribbon Level control allows the listener to contour the response curve to
custom tailor the response that works best in the mix environment.
custom tailor the response that works best in the mix environment.
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Active crossover utilizing a multi-pole design for linear response from bottom to top.
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Interfacing the monitors to most any -10 or + 4db signal source quick and easy thanks to the R5a’s bal-
anced input on a 1/4-inch jack and unbalanced input on an RCA jack, and with the R6a’s XLR and 1/4-inch
balanced inputs, as well as unbalanced RCA input.
anced input on a 1/4-inch jack and unbalanced input on an RCA jack, and with the R6a’s XLR and 1/4-inch
balanced inputs, as well as unbalanced RCA input.
• A/V shielded for multimedia applications providing clean operation near computer monitors.
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Solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction, extremely rigid delivering maximum SPL.
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Black satin finish is attractive and durable thanks to the heavy textured epoxy paint.
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Three-year extended warranty.
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