RSM15A: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction:
This guide will walk you through setting up your Rockville RSM15A two-way powered stage floor monitor. Whether you’re a musician, performer, public speaker, or DJ, this monitor is ideal for hearing yourself or your music clearly on stage. The setup process is quick and easy, even if you have no prior audio equipment experience.

Requirements:

• Rockville RSM15A monitor
• Included power cable
• Microphone and XLR or XLR-to-¼" cable (optional)
• Passive mixer and active speakers (optional for live setups)
• Speaker stand with 35mm pole mount (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Unpack and Position the Monitor

1. Remove the monitor and included power cable from the box.
2. Use the built-in handles on each side for easy transport.
3. Place the monitor on the floor or mount it to a 35mm pole stand.

2. Connecting a Microphone

1. Plug the female end of your XLR cable into your microphone.
2. Plug the male end of the cable into the combo jack input on the monitor.
3. Press the MIC/LINE mode button next to the input to set it to Mic mode.
4. Connect the power cable and switch the monitor ON.
5. Raise the Level knob to the desired volume.
6. Turn on your microphone — your voice should now come through the monitor.

Tip:

• You can also use an XLR-to-¼" cable for microphone connection.
• For instruments or devices with line-level output, set the input to Line mode instead.

3. Adjusting Sound with the 3-Band EQ

• Low Knob: Adjusts bass/low frequencies.
• Mid Knob: Adjusts midrange frequencies.
• High Knob: Adjusts treble/high frequencies.

4. Using the Feedback Filter

1. Press the Feedback Filter button above the knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the frequency (300Hz to 6kHz) you want to eliminate.
3. This helps prevent unwanted high-frequency feedback.

5. Linking to Another Speaker or Monitor

1. Use the Link Out combo jack to send audio to another monitor or speaker.
2. Connect with an XLR or ¼" cable.

6. Live Performance Setup with a Mixer and Speakers

You’ll need:

• 2 XLR cables (mixer to monitors)
• 2 ¼" cables (monitors to speakers)

Steps:

1. Connect the XLR main outputs from your mixer to the combo jack inputs on each RSM15A monitor.
2. Set the monitor inputs to Line mode.
3. Use ¼" cables to connect the Link Outputs on the monitors to the Line Inputs on your active speakers.
4. Connect your microphone to a mixer channel.
5. Power on the mixer, monitors, and speakers (in that order).
6. Gradually raise the volume on each device:
   • Speakers
   • Monitors
   • Mixer faders
   • Channel gain and volume knobs
7. Your voice will now be heard through both the monitors (for performers) and the speakers (for the audience).

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why isn’t my microphone sound coming through the monitor?

• Ensure the monitor is powered on and the Level knob is turned up.
• Make sure the MIC/LINE button is set correctly.
• Check your cable connections for a secure fit.

Q: I’m hearing feedback. How can I stop it?

• Move the microphone away from the monitor.
• Use the Feedback Filter to remove problem frequencies.

Q: Can I mount the monitor on a stand?

• Yes. The built-in 35mm pole socket allows mounting to most speaker stands.

Conclusion:
Setting up your Rockville RSM15A stage monitor is simple, whether for solo practice, live performance, or public speaking. With its flexible inputs, EQ control, feedback filter, and linking capability, you can customize your stage sound with ease.