The missing link for bringing your computer-based music, games, and DVDs to life.
As the audio quality of Desktop entertainment improves, and the production values grow more lavish, the need for better computer game and DVD speaker monitoring becomes more apparent. The growing and somewhat neglected market that is multimedia music production is in fact a healthy and evolving industry.
M-Audio has addressed the desktop multimedia monitoring issue directly, with the introduction of the Studiophile DX4, a pair of relatively small, self-amplified, shielded 2-way speakers, that borrow heavily in design from that company's existing series of studio monitors, but specifically target the desktop playback and production market.
The Studiophile DX4 consists of a powered main speaker that ultimately offers 18 Watts per channel of amplification, and a passive satellite, connected to the main via a supplied speaker cable.
A pair of 1/4" inputs offer both balanced and unbalanced connectivity, in addition to the pair of RCA line inputs. Both sets are summed for simultaneous use, should the need arise. The front panel availability of both a volume control knob and an 1/8" headphone jack is a welcome feature, and a rear panel midrange boost switch represents the lone tone control in the minimalist M-Audio design scheme.
The Studiophile DX4 is an innovative monitoring solution for the gamer or desktop music creator, offering studio quality performance and design at a fraction of the cost.
Features
- Lightweight, studio quality monitors for desktop multimedia music production, computer gaming and DVD playback
- Magnetically shielded for use in close proximity to computer monitors
- 18 Watt per channel self-amplified, powered main-passive satellite design
- Tuned enclosure with rear sub-frequency port for tighter low end projection
- Internal closed cell foam dampimg for speaker enclosure minimizes cabinet vibration and resinance from LF driver
- Speaker and amplifier protection circuitry with subsonic filter, output current limiting, power on/off transient control, overheating control, and RF interference protection
- Proprietary OptImage waveguide technology improves stereo imaging and spread
- Mid-Boost switch for enhanced midrange frequency reproduction
- Balanced 1/4" and unbalanced RCA line inputs for flexible connectivity, may be used simultaneously
- Headphone Output
- Front panel Volume control knob
Specifications
- Low Frequency Driver: 4" Curved Cone
- Mid Frequency Driver: No
- High Frequency Driver: 1" Mylar Dome
- LF Amplifier
- 18 Watts
- Note: Single amplifier powers Left main speaker and Right satellite speaker
- HF Amplifier
- 18 Watts
- Note: Single amplifier powers Left main speaker and Right satellite speaker
- Crossover: 2.2 kHz, Active
- Frequency Range: 70 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 kOhms, Balanced
- 10 kOhms, Unbalanced
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 101.5 dB @ 1 Meter
- Controls and Indicators
- 1 x Mid-Boost Selector Switch
- 1 x Power Switch
- 1 x Volume Control Knob
- 1 x Blue Power LED Indicator
- Connectors
- 2 x RCA Phono(Left, Right), Unbalanced
- 2 x 1/4" TRS(Left, Right), Balanced or Unbalanced
- 2 x Left, Right Speaker Terminals
- 1 x 1/8" Stereo Mini Headphone Jack
- Shielded: Yes
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 8.5 x 5.75 x 6.25"
- Weight: 12 lb
- Specialties
- Studio Quality Gaming and Multimedia Monitors
- Active Main, Passive Satellite design
- Magnetically Shielded