RSM12A V2: How To Set Up w/ A Mixer

Introduction

This guide will show you step-by-step how to easily connect your Rockville RSM12A V2 Powered Stage Floor Monitors to a mixer. Even if you have no technical experience, you'll be able to follow these simple instructions to ensure clear, high-quality stage sound.

Required Items:

• Rockville RSM12A V2 monitors
• Audio mixer
• Quarter-inch instrument cables
• Microphone and cable (optional, for testing)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Connecting Your Mixer to the First Monitor

1. Locate the Line Input on the RSM12A V2 monitor.
2. Set the input to Line Mode by pressing the button above the line input jack.
3. Connect one end of a ¼-inch cable to your mixer’s monitor (FX or AUX) output.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the Line Input of the first RSM12A V2 monitor.

Step 2: Linking Additional Monitors (Optional)

If you’re using multiple monitors:

• Ensure the first monitor is powered and set to Line Mode.
• Connect another ¼-inch cable from the Line Output jack on the first monitor to the Line Input of the second RSM12A V2 monitor.
• Again, set this monitor to Line Mode using the button above the input jack.
• Repeat this step for additional monitors if needed.

Step 3: Positioning Your Monitors

• Place each monitor 3 to 5 feet away from you or your microphone to avoid feedback.
• Do not point microphones directly at the monitors.

Step 4: Testing the Setup

• Connect a microphone into Channel 1 on your mixer.
• Turn on your microphone, and slowly raise the FX or AUX knob on your mixer for that channel.
• Adjust the main volume controls on your mixer and monitors accordingly.
• Speak or sing into your microphone to confirm clear audio output from the monitors.

Step 4: Adjusting Your Monitor Mix

• To hear additional mixer channels (instruments, vocals, etc.) through your monitors, adjust the FX or AUX knob on each channel.
• Use these knobs to blend and balance the audio, creating the perfect stage mix.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why am I experiencing feedback from my monitors?

• Ensure the monitors are placed at least 3-5 feet away and angled away from microphones.
• Avoid pointing the microphone directly at the monitor.

Q: I can’t hear audio from my monitor. What should I do?

• Confirm your mixer’s FX or AUX output levels are raised.
• Ensure your monitor is set to Line Mode (not Mic Mode).
• Check cables to ensure a secure connection.

Q: How can I connect more than two monitors?

• Connect additional monitors in series using the Line Output from one monitor to the Line Input of the next, each set to Line Mode.

Conclusion

By following these steps, your Rockville RSM12A V2 Powered Stage Floor Monitors are ready to deliver powerful stage sound.