M-AUDIO DSM3 Studiophile

Top Features midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer (MTM) design > minimizes vertical reflections while widening horizontal sweet spot DSP-controlled digital crossover > incredible tonal accuracy broad range of onboard digital EQ controls > customizable for your listening environment dual 6.5” anodized-aluminum cone LF drivers > exceptionally low distortion 1” Teteron soft fabric Neodymium HF driver with built-in heat sink > accurate extension up to 27kHz with minimized power compression 180W Class D bi-amplification > low distortion, high efficiency analog and digital inputs > up to 24-bit/192kHz high-density cabinet > good damping and reduced acoustic interference custom bass-reflex dual-sided flared ports > controlled extended bass response with reduced turbulence The Studiophile® DSM3 studio monitor is engineered to provide superior monitoring to discerning audio professionals. The design results from collaboration between two powerhouse companies in music technology: M-Audio®, the top U.S. manufacturer of studio monitors,* and Digidesign®, the industry leader in DSP technology. The DSM3 monitor features DSP-based crossover management, an assortment of onboard digital EQ controls, proprietary high-grade driver designs, plus analog and digital inputs for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. A hybrid midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer (MTM) design delivers the sound of a larger monitor plus the flexibility of horizontal or vertical positioning. With stunning accuracy, clarity and dynamic range, the Studiophile DSM3 monitor makes world-class reference technology accessible to a broad array of creative and professional environments.*Source: MI SalesTrak Full Features hybrid midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer (MTM) design reduces comb filtering artifacts, resulting in improved crossover performance and pristine imaging dual 6.5” (203.2 mm) custom low-frequency drivers with anodized aluminum cones provide exceptionally low distortion 1” (25.4 mm) Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome with Neodymium magnet, ferrofluid cooling and built-in heat sink—accurate to 27kHz with minimized power compression onboard DSP manages the complex digital crossover for pristine imaging DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space Controls optimize frequency response for any production environment custom bass-reflex dual-sided flared port delivers controlled extended bass response with reduced turbulence high-density cabinet yields good damping and reduced acoustic interference professional digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz): S/PDIF and AES balanced analog inputs: XLR and 1/4” bi-amplified with Class D power amps: 100 watts (low frequency) and 80 watts (high-frequency) Specifications frequency response: 37Hz-27kHz peak SPL at 1 meter: 111dB low-frequency driver: 2 x 6.5” (203.2 mm) domeless anodized aluminum cone high-frequency driver: 1” (25.4 mm) soft Teteron dome with Neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling crossover frequency: 2.7kHz @ 24dB/octave HF shelf: +1.5dB, -1.5dB, -3.0dB mid EQ: +1.5dB, -1.5dB, -3.0dB high-pass filter: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz @ 12dB/octave Acoustic Space Control filter: -1.5dB, -3.0dB, -4.5dB Desk EQ Filter 1: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 220Hz Desk EQ Filter 2: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 175Hz Desk EQ Filter 3: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 200Hz analog inputs: XLR balanced and 1/4” balanced digital inputs: S/PDIF and AES/EBU (up to 24-bit/192kHz) input impedance: 20k ohms input sensitivity: +4dBu yields 90dB @ 1 meter (trim level set to 0) gain trim: volume trim from -22dB to +10dB analog-to-digital specifications maximum input level: 18dBu signal-to-noise ratio: 102dB (A-weighted) THN + noise: 92dB conversion rate: 96kHz digital power amplifier output power (1% THD): LF: 100 watts, HF: 80 watts THD + noise (10 watts, 1kHz): < 0.05% signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (A-weighted) frequency response (+0, -3dB): 20Hz-40kHz efficiency: > 90% dimensions: 16” (407 mm) x 10.6” (270.3 mm) x 10.3” (262 mm) weight: 23.5 lbs. (10.6 kg)