High-resolution DSP studio monitor with dual 6.5" LF drivers, onboard digital EQ control, and more.
The Studiophile DSM3 from M-Audio is a professional-quality 2-way nearfield monitor ideal for use in small professional, home, or mobile studios. The high-density ported cabinet houses dual 6.5" anodized aluminum woofers and a 1" soft fabric neodymium tweeter with a built in heat sink to provide clear, accurate audio with low distortion and minimized power compression. The layout of the speaker elements minimizes vertical reflections while providing a wide horizontal sweet spot. The speaker components are powered by a lightweight and efficient Class-D amplifier, which provides an output power of 180W.
The rear of the cabinet features both analog and digital inputs, allowing you to use the monitor with virtually any audio system you encounter. XLR and TRS analog inputs are provided, as well as a digital XLR AES/EBU port, a S/PDIF RCA input, and a S/PDIF RCA thru connector. The digital inputs allow you to support high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.
The monitor also includes extensive DSP features. The onboard DSP engine controls a 4th-order digital crossover, and also provides accurate imaging by compensating for phase differences between the drivers. Rear panel switches allow you to customize the monitor for your workspace by adjusting high and low frequency roll-offs, EQ settings, and physical placement settings.
Features
- Dual 6.5" Aluminum Woofers
- 1" Teteron Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter
- DSP-Controlled Crossover and EQ
- Class-D Amplifier
- Analog and Digital Inputs
Compact Design
Ideal for smaller professional and home studios, the Studiophile DSM3 is right at home on a desktop as part of a DAW
High-Density Cabinet
The high-density cabinet structure and custom dual-sided flared ports provide excellent damping, reduced interference, and an extended bass response
Pro-Level Drivers
The dual 6.5" anodized aluminum woofers and 1" soft fabric neodymium tweeter provide a wide frequency response with low distortion and minimized power compression. The speaker layout minimizes vertical reflections and provides a wide horizontal sweet spot
Efficient Amplification
The highly-efficient Class-D amplifier provides 100W of power to the woofers and 80W to the tweeter, for a combined power output of 180W
Analog and Digital Inputs
The DSM3 features XLR and TRS analog inputs, as well as AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital inputs, capable of supporting high-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. A S/PDIF thru jack is also provided
Onboard DSP
The powerful DSP features allow you to control crossover, EQ, and customize the speaker's performance to your specific workspace
Specifications
- Low Frequency Driver: 2 x 6.5" (165mm) Domeless Anodized Aluminum Cones
- High Frequency Driver: 1" (25mm) Soft Teteron Dome with Neodymium Magnet and Ferrofluid Cooling
- LF Amplifier: 100W
- HF Amplifier: 80W
- Crossover: 2.7kHz, 24dB/Oct
- Frequency Range: 37Hz - 27kHz
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 111dB Peak @ 1 m
- Connectors
- 1 x XLR Analog Input
- 1 x 1/4" TRS Analog Input
- 1 x XLR Digital AES/EBU Input
- 1 x RCA Digital S/PDIF Input
- 1 x RCA Digital S/PDIF Thru Jack
- 1 x AC Power Input
- Input Impedance: 20 kOhms
- Controls and Indicators
- 1 x Power Switch
- 1 x Volume Knob
- 12 x DSP Customization DIP Switches 1 x Voltage Selector Switch
- Shielded: Yes
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 16 x 10.6 x 10.3" (407 x 270 x 262mm)
- Weight: 23.5 lbs (10.6kg)