Package Includes:

• (1) Rockville APM5B 5.25" 2-Way 250W Active/Powered USB Studio Monitor Speakers Pair
• (1) Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-channel 4-Bus FX Mixer w/ USB
• (1) Audio Technica ATH-M50X Over Ear Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
• (1) Pair of Rockville RVSM1 Near-Field Studio Monitor Stands
• (1) Pair of Rockville RRS190S Foam Studio Monitor Isolation Pads

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How To Set Up Your APM Series Speakers:

All About Your APM5 Studio Monitors:

Unboxing Video of APM5B:

Description:

The Rockville APM5 Active Studio Monitor Comes in Pairs and each monitor will be bi-amped. What this means is that there is a separate amp for the highs and a Separate amp for the lows! Each speaker has 125 watts peak output power and 62.5 watts RMS giving you a total of 250 watts peak and 125 watts RMS per pair. We spent a lot of time developing the most premium studio monitors we ever built! I am very pleased and excited to talk to you guys about what we did to make these speakers sound as good as they do. If you are an audiophile you will find what we did to be quite amazing. Keep in mind, the only reason our price point is not 300 % higher is because you are buying manufacturer direct. We are one of the leading speaker manufacturers in the USA, and we have a state of the art manufacturing process. There is a lot to talk about so I will break it down into sections.

Description of the enclosure:

We chose a wooden enclosure as opposed to a plastic enclosure. Your studio is made of wood for a reason. The sound characteristics of high quality wood are better than plastic. We only use the highest quality MDF wood. We do not bother with cheap particle board material when we want to make the best speakers. The thickness is 0.5" around and the front board is a full 1" thick to give you the best sound quality possible. The enclosure is built with the perfect amount of air space to maximize sound quality for a studio.

Every studio or computer room should look beautiful. We believe speakers should enhance the look of a room. We make these speakers in 3 beautiful finishes. Painted black, painted white, and wood finish. We use "baking paint" made for wood surfaces. It is long lasting and the best paint for speakers! We went with a beautiful finish that is mostly matte with a slight shine to it. Our designers spent countless hours on the color to make sure it is not only beautiful but elegant as well to improve the appearance of your studio or room. We kept all the controls on the back of the speaker, which will keep the speaker looking very modern and elegant. The rear port is built to perfect spec to enhance the sound. The tweeter has a curved front bezel to make the highs crystal clear and distortion free.

Amplifier and Speaker Components Details:

To get the most efficiency we use a class "D" amplifier. We use the best quality components from the most reputable circuit manufacturers in the world in order to produce crystal clear sound. Most brands do not like to reveal what's in the guts of the speaker. We feel differently. We want you to know what is inside so you realize how good of a value we are offering and also so that you can understand how good these really are. We use ADAU 1701 for audio processing and TPA3116 for amplification. These are both known to be best in class circuit designs. These components are amazing and allow us to adjust the sound via soft programing on a computer during the design stage to get the perfect sound. ADI and TI are the names of the makers of these IC's. Most people do not know brand names that make circuits; but these are the most famous and reliable in the industry. Only very high end manufacturers like us use these components.

For highs, we have Ferro fluid enhanced "¾" neodymium silk dome tweeters with metal grill protection. If you are an audiophile I am sure you have tested and love the sound of silk dome tweeters. The neo magnet is strong and can handle a lot of heat. This enabled us to beef up the amplifier power without worrying about melting and blowing the tweeter. The highs on these sound really good! I cannot wait for you all to hear it in person, because I cannot describe how good these sound! You really need to listen to them in person.

We use a 5.25" woofer. This will out-perform a regular 5" woofer any day! The bass sounds amazing on these! Very clear and punchy! The woofer has an injection molded polypropylene cone. This is an engineered type of plastic that is used on many speakers today. It is strong and puts out a great sound. The rubber woofer surrounds increase sound quality and eliminate unwanted distortions. They sound better than foam surrounds in my opinion, which is why we went with rubber. The computer optimized electronic crossover network supplies amazing sounding highs, lows, and mids. Basically it filters out unwanted frequencies from each component so that each speaker plays the right frequencies so that the speaker can go loud without distorting. We use very high-grade crossover filters in our speakers. The specially wounded voice coils produce accurate response along the entire frequency spectrum. We developed the speakers with the most optimized magnet structure, cone, and cabinet space with the goal of reproducing the sound to play back exactly the way it was recorded!

Added benefits:

The rear-firing port is shaped and designed by sound engineers to reduce port turbulence and deliver distortion free top sound quality!

Our factory uses the latest Precision Glue Machine (Over 500 meter Tunnel Oven). But you may ask why am I talking about glue? Well, actually, the glue on speakers is of the upmost importance. If the glue does not hold up, the speaker will be done and blow. We use the latest machinery to manufacture these speakers. The SPL of the speaker goes up when you use better glue and a better machine that can secure the glue in place. If the glue can handle more heat than your speaker can handle more power!

Thick "Wadding" protects the inside of the speaker cabinet. This can be seen if the speaker cabinet is removed. Basically, wadding is a white chemical silk type of material that we put inside the speaker cabinet for multiple reasons. It helps to make the sound more clear, and at the same time protects all the parts inside the speaker. This material is also a fire retardant. This is unique to our speakers. Most other brands do not take this step due to the cost of the material, but it is a game changer if you are trying to create the best speaker!

Inputs and Outputs and Rear Panel Controls:

As I mentioned earlier, we kept all the controls on the rear of the unit to make the speaker look clean and modern. The volume control, bass, and treble controls are all found on the rear of the unit.

These Monitors have all your standard studio inputs and outputs such as a ¼" and XLR combo input jack, RCA input, 3.5MM headphone output. We also added a USB port. The reason we did this is because instead of having to use the 3.5MM or 1/4" TRS jack, you can now directly select the speakers as an output on your computer without using an interface! And you will get true stereo sound!

Features:

• Rockville APM5B 5.25" 2-Way 250 Watt Powered USB Studio Monitor Speakers in Black (Pair)
• 125 Watt RMS
• Two-Way Active Studio Monitor Speaker System
• Quad Amp Design: Each Driver Features Frequency Specific Independent Amplifiers
• Enclosure is made of top quality MDF wood. Our enclosure is not particle board, it is true high-grade MDF! The enclosure is 0.5" thick while the front board of it is a full 1" thickness to give you the ultimate best sound quality!
• Comes in 3 enclosure finish options Wood finish painted black. Wood finish painted white. Wood finish with vinyl front board
• We use "baking paint" made for wood surface. It lasts long and is the best paint for speakers!
• Beautiful finish is matte with a slight shine to it. Our designers spent a lot of time on the color to make it beautiful and elegant looking to improve the appearance of your studio or room
• The enclosure is built with the perfect amount of air space to maximize sound quality for a studio
• The port is built to the perfect spec to enhance the sound
• Full Range Class "D" Amplifier Circuitry with Auto-Switching Power Supply
• LED Power on Indicator on Rear Panel
• Ferro Fluid Enhanced ¾" Neodymium Silk Dome Tweeter With Metal Grill Protection
• Tweeter has ¾" voice coil diameter
• Curved Front Bezel Design Eliminates Standing Wave Distortion
• Injection Molded Polypropylene Cone Woofer
• Rubber woofer surrounds increases sound quality and eliminates unwanted distortions
• Computer Optimized Electronic Crossover Network Supplies Amazing Sounding Highs, Lows, and Mids
• Rear-Firing Port Shaped and Designed by Sound Engineers to Reduce Port Turbulence and Deliver Distortion Free Top Sound Quality!
• We developed the most optimized magnet structure, cone, and cabinet space that reproduces the sound to play back exactly the way it was recorded!
• Specially Wound Voice Coils Produce Accurate Response along Entire Frequency Spectrum
• Distortion-Free Playback Even at Max Volume Listening! Very Clean Sound!
• Our factory uses the latest Precision Glue Machine (Over 500 meter Tunnel Oven). To put it in simple to understand terms; the glue on speakers is of the upmost importance. If the glue does not hold up, the speaker is done. We use the latest machinery to manufacture these speakers. The SPL of the speaker goes up when you use better glue and a better machine the secure the glue in place
• Thick "Wadding" protects inside the speaker cabinet - Wadding is a white chemical silk type of material that we put inside the speaker cabinet for multiple reasons. It helps to make the sound come out more clear, and it also protects all the parts inside the speaker. This material is also a fire retardant. This is unique to our speakers. Most other brands do not take this step due to the cost of the material, but it is a game changer!
• World class top of the line audiophile grade components! We use ADAU 1701 for audio processing and TPA3116 for amplification. These are both known to be best in class circuit's designs.
• These components also are amazing and allow us to adjust the sound via soft programing on a computer during the design stage to get the perfect sound. ADI and TI are the names of the makers of these IC's. Most people do not know brands who make circuits, but these are famous in that industry and known to be the best of the best. Only very high end products use these components
• 110 Volt compatible with SMPS technology
• Every Speaker in Production Undergoes a Computer Generated Sound Check Test to Ensure it Upholds to our Specifications and Standards
• We use a "6Sigma" style Quality Assurance of Each Product (Long story short, each product will work perfectly as advertised for a long long time!)
• Transducer Production Line to Make the SPL Performance Stable
• One Complete Pair with Mater / Salve Output Connection with Included Noise Rejection Cabling
• Includes a noise rejection cable to connect the 2 speakers together (This is a proprietary cable we use that connects the 2 speakers together without any unwanted noise). We also use a special cable tip that will not allow the user to plug the cable in backwards. The cable locks in secure and tight
• Comes in 3 beautiful finishes: Painted Black, Painted White, Vinyl Wood Finish

Inputs / Outputs / Controls:

• Volume control
• Bass/Treble Control -4dB to 4dB (allows you to adjust high and low frequency independently)
• ¼" and XLR combo input jack
• High Speed USB jack
• RCA input
• 3.5mm Headphone output

Details:

• Certification: CE and RoHS Compliant
• Amplifier: Class D, very efficient amplifier with top components!
  (ADI--ADAU1701, TI--TPA3116, SMPS)
• System Impedance: Tweeter 6 ?
•                                 : Woofer 4 ?
• Signal to noise ratio: 90dB (Maximum output with THD+1<1%, A-weight)
• Max SPL: 100dB @ 1w/1m
• THD: 0.10%
• Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20 kHz
• 250 Watts peak output per pair
• 125 Watt RMS output per pair
• Each speaker produces 125 watts peak and 62.5 watts RMS
• Input voltage: 120V
• Components: ¾" silk dome tweeter and 5.25" woofer with rubber surrounds and polypropylene cone
• Product Size (Single): (W*H*D): 7.4'' inch x 11.34'' inch x 9.76'' inch
• Shipping Dimensions (For pair boxed): (W*H*D): 24.1'' inch x 13.54'' inch x 10.7'' inch
• Net Weight (Pair): 15.4 LBS
• Shipping Weight (Pair): 18.37 LBS
• Includes 8.5 foot speaker linking cable and power plug
• Input Impedance (Ohms): 10 K Ohm Balanced
• System Volume: (-30dB to +6dB)

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Video of 3204VLZ4:

Description:

Each generation of VLZ mixers benefits from a reinvestment in performance, all without raising prices. By continuing to ignore the “race to the bottom,” VLZ4 benefits from generations of performance improvements like transparent EQ, class-leading negative summing bus architecture and custom-designed op-amps to ensure signal integrity from every input to every output. The result is a mixer that is at the peak of performance and is the obvious go-to compact analog mixer for engineers who demand professional results.

ONYX PREAMPS

The performance of Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps is more than proven. Just check all the amazing reviews and customer testimonials. Their boutique quality sound and unmatched performance rival any high-priced, boutique preamp on the market. Adding these flagship preamps to our VLZ4 Series compact mixers underlines our commitment to continually improving the performance of the VLZ line with each generation.

HIGH HEADROOM / LOW NOISE

The VLZ4 design goal was simple: every VLZ4 mixer must have the highest headroom and lowest noise possible. Strict attention to component quality and tolerances has led to innovations like our custom M80 op-amps and class-leading negative summing bus architecture that add yet another level of assurance that a Mackie VLZ4 mixer is the right choice for your professional audio application.

BUILT LIKE A TANK

Mackie VLZ mixers are truly “Built-Like-A-Tank.” From beer spills to drops from moving vehicles, the testimonials are as endless as the applications Mackie mixers serve. The VLZ4 series is certainly no exception. With a nearly indestructible steel wrap-around chassis and features like grime-resistant rotary sealed pots, you can be sure that buying a Mackie VLZ4 mixer is a solid investment.

VLZ4’s new black powder coat finish, cockpit-inspired controls and high-contrast knobs not only optimize your mixer’s usability in low-light scenarios, it also means your mixer looks as good as it performs.

COMPREHENSIVE AND PROVEN

Mackie’s VLZ4 line is extremely comprehensive, offering mixers of every channel count, every price point, for every application. From the ultra-compact 402VLZ4 for desktop applications to the tour-friendly 3204VLZ4, you can be sure there is a VLZ4 mixer with the right feature set for your needs.

Features:

• Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-channel Mixer
• 32-channel 4-bus mixer featuring Mackie signature high-headroom/low-noise design
• 28 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
  • Ultra-wide 60dB gain range
  • 128.5 dB dynamic range
  • +22 dBu line input handling
  • Extended frequency response
  • Distortion under 0.0007% (20Hz – 50kHz)
• Improved RF rejection perfect for broadcast applications
• Phantom power for condenser mics
• Dedicated inline channel compression for critical inputs (ch. 25-28)
• 28 high-headroom line inputs with dedicated inserts
• Level, pan, solo and overload/mute LEDs on each channel
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange
• 18 dB/oct 100Hz low-cut filter on mic input channels
• 4 subgroups featuring dedicated inline compressors for total dynamic control
• 6 aux sends with inserts, pre/post fader and internal/external FX send options
• 2 stereo returns and 4 group outs with inserts
• Dual 32-bit RMFX+™ processors featuring 24 “Gig Ready” reverbs, choruses and tap delay for live applications
• Integrated 4×2 24-bit USB interface
  • Stream subgroups or master L/R to your PC or Mac for recording
  • Use your favorite plug-in live via auxes 5/6
  • Convenient stereo return to mains for music playback or return to channel to implement EQ, auxes and more
• PFL/AFL solo modes
• 60mm long-wearing log-taper faders
• High-resolution 12-segment stereo meters
• Sealed rotary control resist dust and grime
• “Built-Like-A-Tank” rugged steel chassis with powder-coat finish
• High-visibility, high-contrast controls deliver convenient “at-a-glance” visual feedback
• Universal power supply for worldwide use

Details:

• Main Mix Noise: (20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 1/4" main out, channel gains @ unity, channel EQs flat, all channels assigned to main mix, odd channels
  panned left, even channels panned right.)
• Main mix fader unity, channel faders down: –84.5 dBu (–88.5 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, ref +4 dBu)
• Main mix fader @ unity, channel faders @ unity: –80.0 dBu
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (1 kHz @ 15 dB gain, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth)
  • Mic in to insert send <0.001%
  • Mic in to main out <0.005%
• Attenuation / Crosstalk: (1 kHz relative to +10 dBu, 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, mic in, 1/4" main out, gain @ unity)
  • Channel mute switch engaged: –90 dBu
  • Channel fader down: –88 dBu
• Frequency Response
  • Mic input to main output (gain @ unity): +0, –1 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
    +0, –3 dB, <10 Hz to >100 kHz
• Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) (Mic input to insert send out, max gain)
  • 150 Ohm termination –128.5 dBu
    20 Hz–20 kHz
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
  • 1 kHz better than –70 dB
• Maximum Levels
  • Mic in: +21 dBu
  • All other inputs: +21 dBu
  • Main mix XLR out: +27 dBu
  • All other outputs: +21 dBu
• Impedances
  • Mic in: 2.7 k Ohm
  • Channel insert return: 2.5 k Ohm
  • All other inputs: 10 k Ohm or greater
  • Tape out: <10 Ohm
  • All other outputs: 120 Ohm
• 3-Band EQ (mono channels)
  • High Shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
  • Mid Peaking: ±15 dB sweep 100 Hz – 8 kHz
  • Low Shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
  • Low Cut Filter: 18 dB/octave, –3 dB @ 100 Hz
• 4-Band EQ (stereo channels)
  • High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
  • Hi Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
  • Low Mid Peaking ±15 dB @ 400 Hz
  • Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
• USB
  • Format: USB 1.1
  • I/O: Stereo Input, 4 Channel Output
  • A/D/A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
• AC Power Requirements
  • Power Consumption: 65 watts
  • US, JP: 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
  • EU, UK, AU, CN: 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0° – 40°C/32° – 104°F
• Physical Properties (product)
  • Front Height: 1.8 in / 46.3 mm
  • Rear Height: 6.0 in / 153 mm
  • Depth: 19.1 in / 486 mm
  • Width: 38.0 in / 964 mm
  • Weight: 39.0 lb / 17.7 kg
• Physical Properties (packaged product)
  • Height: 10.6 in / 269 mm
  • Depth: 23.0 in / 584 mm
  • Width: 42.5 in / 1080 mm
  • Weight: 44.0 lb / 20.0 kg

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Description of ATH-M50X:

As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers year after year. Now, the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones feature the same coveted sonic signature, with the added feature of detachable cables. From the large aperture drivers, sound isolating earcups and robust construction, the M50x provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals.

More About the M-Series Headphones
Critically acclaimed M-Series professional monitor headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio and on the go. Contoured earcups seal tight for excellent sound isolation, with minimal bleed. And the pro-grade materials are durable, yet comfortable. Find out why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers agree, M-Series is an unmatched combination of audio and build-quality that gets the job done. Hour after hour, year after year.

Features:

• Audio Technica ATH-M50X Over Ear Professional Studio Monitor Collapsible Headphones
• Advanced build quality and engineering
• Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
  
• Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
  
• Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
  
• Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
  
• 90° swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring
  
• Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
  
• Collapsible for space-saving portability
  
• Detachable cables (includes 1.2 m - 3.0 m coiled cable, 3.0 m straight cable and 1.2 m straight cable)
  
• Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring and personal listening
  
• Type: Closed-back dynamic
  
• Driver Diameter: 45 mm
  
• Magnet: Neodymium
  
• Voice Coil: Copper-clad aluminum wire
  
• Freque