SC3010
Active 3-way main studio monitor
SC3010
Main reference monitor for farfield applications in every professional production environment
Precise power on all frequencies
The most important features at a glance
29 Hz - 21 kHz
Frequency range
10"
Woofer size
126 dB
Max. SPL
The SC3010
For large recording and mastering studios, film and television post-production facilities, cinema applications and in-wall installations, nothing beats our main monitors SC3010 and SC3012.
The SC3010 systems feature a very powerful amplifier array, with one amplifier per driver. All drivers, and especially our proprietary AMT RS6 tweeter, are developed to deliver high sound pressure levels, extremely low distortion and an optimized directivity. Together with the ultra-stiff plywood front plate and a special inner construction to lower resonances, they offer a smooth directivity, highly defined mids, pristine high frequencies and a powerful and tight low end.
The SC3010 systems are also built with in-wall installations in mind. In this case, simply adjust the filter controls to "inwall". A set of high-density foam is provided to close the backfiring bass ports.
The silver module housing the midrange driver and our AMT RS6 tweeter can be rotated by 90 degrees allowing you to set up the speakers either horizontally or vertically.
The smallest of the biggest
The SC3010 is the smallest of the biggest in our range of main monitors and able to reproduce the entire audible frequency range with an ultra-low level of distortion.
One 10" double coated low resonance metal diaphragm bass woofer, with a long excursion, provides for an extraordinarily clean low frequency reproduction down to 30 Hz (-3 dB) and easily reproduces all audio content, even at higher than usual SPL's.
The SC3010 also features our newly developed 5" midrange unit. Its glass fibre layered Rohacel™ sandwich diaphragm delivers a clear and detailed midrange frequency reproduction. Both the 10" SilverCone woofer and 5" SilverCone midrange are equipped with our very low distortion copper cap magnet system.
Exclusive to SC3010 – and its larger sibling SC3012 – is our large Air Motion Transformer AMT RS6. This AMT is 2.5 times bigger than the RS1, RS2 and RS3 Air Motion Transformer units, and it is a crucial part of the system as it helps to couple the middle and high frequencies with great precision. Our team was able to engineer the RS6 to set its crossover frequency at 1800 Hz, a very important frequency for human hearing and subsequently, music production.
More than just a speaker
The sound enjoys the spotlight, but our monitors offer a holistic solution that is well thought out from A to Z
SMART-knob
Simply set and save filters & volume.
Bass-reflex design
For precise bass reproduction without background noise.
Parameter lock
Your settings are protected (even without power).
Safe Fade-In
A slow volume increase when switching on protects ears and equipment.
Judge your mixes more precisely
Each driver is provided with its own separate PWM amplifier that is able to deliver a short-term output power of 250 W per tweeter and midrange channel and 800 W for the low-end driver. With a maximum output level of 114 dB (SPL @ 1 m), you will definitely be able to judge your mixes precisely, whatever their final intended output level is.
The SC3010 is a three-way system that combines powerful bass reproduction with a very transparent and present mid-range and crystal clear high frequency reproduction. Make no mistakes: whether you're producing your new hip-hop hit or mastering the contemporary works, the SC3010's will be there for you and they will tell it like it is. Bad mixes no longer have a place to hide.
As with every other EVE Audio speaker, you get both balanced XLR inputs and unbalanced RCA inputs for greater convenience.
The Air Motion Transformer
We reinvented our own version of the ribbon tweeter technology which our speakers are well known for.
Understanding the Air Motion Transformer
The Air Motion Transformer (AMT) is a unique driver technology, distinct from other audio drivers. It utilizes a lightweight, hand-folded diaphragm that is thinly coated with aluminum. The current of the music signal flows through these conductive strands.
The diaphragm is placed in a powerful magnetic field leading to movement in the folds caused by the Lorentz force. Due to the opposing direction of the current the walls of each single fold work against each other. The air between the folds is squeezed in and out at a ratio of 1:4, compared to the 1:1 ratio of a regular dome tweeter.
This results in higher resolution and dynamics in the tweeter section, along with a very low distortion level, allowing superior sound quality with enhanced detail and clarity.
The SMART-knob
The print around the SMART-knobThe SMART-knob found on EVE Audio studio monitorsHighMidDeskLowLEDClick the filters!
Powering On/Off: Standby Mode
Press and hold the control three seconds in order to put the monitor in Standby mode. The volume will decrease gradually while the LED ring lights up once around the Volume control. Afterwards, the LED on the right end will remain dimly lit and the power consumption is reduced to 1 watt.
Volume
The volume can be adjusted by turning the knob. Depending on the LED mode selected, the volume will be displayed as a dim/ bright circle or as a dim/bright point.
Mute
To put the monitor in Mute Mode, turn the volume control counter clockwise until you reach the minimum level. When the LED on the left end lights up dimly the Mute Mode is activated.
Settings
Press the SMART-knob once to enter the Settings menu. Here you can set different filters as well as the LED ring’s behavior. The LED of the currently active function blinks. Click the different filters above to find out more about them!
High Filter
The High-Shelf Filter helps you adjust frequencies above 3kHz in 0.5dB increments. You may need it in the following situations:
Distance from Speakers: High frequencies weaken as you move further from the speakers. If you sit far from the speakers, boost the high frequencies. If you're close, like in a desktop setup (about 1 meter or 3 feet away), you might need to reduce the high frequencies.
Room Acoustics: In a room with few reflective surfaces ("dead room"), boosting high frequencies can create a more balanced sound. Conversely, in a room with many reflective surfaces, reducing the high frequencies is advisable.
Adjust the High Filter accordingly and achieve the best sound quality based on your listening position.
A dB/Hz graph showing the impact of the High Filter
Mid Filter
The Mid Filter is a bell filter centered at 1kHz. It allows you to boost or cut the midrange by up to +/-3dB in 0.5dB increments. Here's what you should consider:
Frequency Balance: The midrange is crucial for balancing lower and higher mid frequencies. Use the Mid Filter to fine-tune the balance between the fundamental and harmonic frequencies in your music.
Room Acoustics: The acoustics of your room can affect how midrange frequencies are perceived. Sound energy from the monitors may reflect off surfaces like walls, floors, and ceilings, altering the sound. Adjust the Mid Filter to compensate for these reflections and achieve a balanced sound.
The Mid filter is available on SC2070, SC3070, SC4070, SC3010 and SC3012.
A dB/Hz graph showing the impact of the Mid Filter
Desk Filter
The desk filter allows you to boost or cut you low-mid frequencies in 0.5dB increments:
Narrow-Band EQ: Depending on the model the filter is centered between 160 and 200Hz. When turned down, it reduces the low-mid boost often caused by reflections from mixers and similar surfaces. Decrease the filter gain to lessen this effect.
EQ at 80Hz: When turned up, it enhances the lower frequencies, giving more punch to the sound.
A dB/Hz graph showing the impact of the Desk Filter
Low Filter
The Low-Shelf Filter allows you to boost or attenuate frequencies below 300Hz in 0.5dB steps. Here's when to use it:
Attenuating Low Frequencies: If your room's acoustics cause a boost in low frequencies (due to room modes or speakers being close to walls), you can reduce them with the Low-Shelf Filter.
Boosting Low Frequencies: If the low frequencies are too weak, you can enhance them to achieve a balanced frequency response.
Adjust the Low-Shelf Filter accordingly to address any issues in the low frequency range caused by your room's acoustics.
A dB/Hz graph showing the impact of the Low Filter
Technical Specs
All facts and figures in detail
Dimensions
380x580x440
15x22.8x17.3 inches (WxHxD)
Frequency range
29 Hz - 21 kHz
-3 dB at 1 m distance
Sound pressure level
126 dB
Max. SPL per pair
Output power
1300 W
Output power per speaker
Woofer size
10"
Diameter
Cross-over frequency
240 & 1800 Hz
Cross-over between drivers
General
Tweeter
AMT RS6
Output power tweeter
250 W
Mid-driver
5"
Output power mid-driver
250 W
Woofer
10"
Output power woofer
800 W
Protection limiter
Yes
Weight
37 kg (81.6 lb)
Settings
Volume
- ∞ to + 6 dB
High-shelf filter (-5 dB to +3 dB)
> 3 kHz
Mid EQ (-3 dB to +3 dB)
1 kHz
Desk filter cut (-5 dB to 0 dB)
160 Hz
Desk filter boost (0 dB to +3 dB)
80 Hz
Low-shelf filter (-5 dB to +3 dB)
< 300 Hz
Adjustable LED brightness
Yes
Level-lock dip switch
Yes
Filter-lock dip switch
Yes
Input level dip switch
+7 dBu / +22 dBu
Connectors (10k impedance)
RCA in
XLR in
Power consumption
Standby
< 1 W
Maximum
1000 VA
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