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KALI AUDIO IN-Series Studio Monitor User’s Guide 

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First Time Setup

•  Before you plug the speaker in, make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position
•  Plug the speaker in
•  Connect audio cables

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If you’re connecting RCA, make sure that dip switch #8 is switched UP to the ON posi-  

 tion

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If you’re connecting XLR or TRS, make sure that dup switch #8 is switched DOWN to the  

 

OFF position

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Do not connect more than one audio cable to the speaker at the same time.

•  Turn the volume knob counter clockwise as far as it will go
•  Turn the speaker on
•  Start playing material from your playback device at a low volume
•  Slowly turn the volume knob clockwise to the center detente, -0 dB position. Make sure you hear what 

you’re playing

•  Set the boundary EQ for your application. Refer to page 11 above.
•  Repeat these steps for every speaker you’re using.
•  Sit in your listening position, and turn the volume up on your playback device to the desired level

•  Enjoy your new studio monitors!

Climate Considerations

The IN-8 studio monitor’s enclosure is made of MDF wood and wrapped in vinyl, which is sensitive to heat 
and humidity. The product should be kept and used in a climate-controlled environment. Exposure to direct 
sunlight, moisture, or consistent humidity above 65% may cause the vinyl to peel and wrinkle. This is not 
covered under warranty.

Standby Mode

IN-8s manufactured before March 27, 2020 have a standby mode. On these speakers, the speaker switches 
to a low power state after 20 minutes of disuse. The LED on the front of the speaker will turn orange and the 
speaker will stop passing audio. 

Newer IN-8s and all IN-5s do not have a standby mode. To check the date your speaker was manufactured, 

look at the 3rd-9th numbers of the serial number. This is the date of manufacture, in MMDDYY format. For 

example, KL23032720

0327200005 was manufactured on 03/27/20, or March 27, 2020.

If your speaker’s standby mode is behaving incorrectly, please contact info@kaliaudio.com

Summary of Contents for Project Independence IN-5

Page 1: ...KALI AUDIO IN Series Studio Monitor User s Guide 1 Project Independence 3 Way Coincident Studio Monitors IN 5 IN 8 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...uide 2 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 ABOUT YOUR STUDIO MONITOR 5 FULL SPECIFICATIONS 7 INPUTS AND CONTROLS 8 DIP SWITCHES 11 CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS 14 FIRST TIME SETUP 14 STANDBY MO...

Page 3: ...purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or...

Page 4: ...uld be placed on the appara tus 20 This apparatus is to be used in a moderate climate Do not expose to extremely high or low temperatures 21 High sound pressure in excess of 85 dB can cause hearing da...

Page 5: ...er in the IN 5 and an 8 inch woofer in the IN 8 Both have a 4 inch mid range driver and a 1 inch soft dome tweeter The mid range driver and the tweeter are coincident meaning that they share the same...

Page 6: ...ith Kali s LP Series which was designed to deliver all the benefits of a front firing port tube without any drawbacks associated with noise On most port tubes air leaves at different speeds from diffe...

Page 7: ...Hz 25 kHz Frequency Range 3 dB 47 Hz 21 kHz 45 Hz 21 kHz Recommended Listening Dis tance 5 2 2 Meters 1 2 8 Meters Max SPL Peak 1M 115 dB 114 dB System THD IN 5 85dB SPL 1m IN 8 90 dB SPL 1m 2 from 5...

Page 8: ...KALI AUDIO IN Series Studio Monitor User s Guide 8 Inputs and Controls...

Page 9: ...dBV Sensitivity The RCA input is for use with consumer devices like record players laptops smart phones and media players Commonly the playback device will either have an RCA or a 3 5mm Aux output Cab...

Page 10: ...trical room it may be necessary to have one monitor louder than the other to achieve balance 2 If your playback device does not have an independent volume control it will be necessary to adjust the vo...

Page 11: ...ower to the RCA For this reason the explanations of the different dip switch settings will only reference the set of switches currently applicable Switches 1 3 Boundary Compensation EQs Position 1 Fre...

Page 12: ...from any walls Switch 1 DOWN Switch 2 DOWN Switch 3 UP Position 6 On a Desk Close to a Wall The speaker is on a desk or table and is within 5 meters 20 inches of a wall without being butted right aga...

Page 13: ...trim will add or subtract 2 dB from the High Frequency response of the speaker This can be done as a matter of personal taste or if the room you re mixing in requires additional adjustment beyond wha...

Page 14: ...the volume up on your playback device to the desired level Enjoy your new studio monitors Climate Considerations The IN 8 studio monitor s enclosure is made of MDF wood and wrapped in vinyl which is s...

Page 15: ...d is prone to picking up noise as sig nal travels through the cable This is especially true if you are using very long RCA cables b If no be sure that the dip switch 8 is moved DOWN to the OFF positio...

Page 16: ...e specific details about the nature of the defect What is not covered The following cases are NOT covered by this warranty Damage from shipping Damage from dropping or otherwise mishandling the speake...

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