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M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Active Studio Monitors English User Guide...
  • Page 2 CAUTION ATTENTION: PRECAUCION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RIESGO DE ELECTROCHOQUE DO NOT OPEN N’OUVRIR PAS NO ABRIR LA TAPA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AFIN DEVITER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET PARA REDUCIREL RIESGO DE ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE LES CONSEQUENCES GRAVES QUI SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS, NO DEBERA COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS 9. HEAT All the safety and operating instructions should be read before Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat the appliance is operated. registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About the Speakers............1 Chapter 2. Overview of the DSM2 Speaker .
  • Page 6 M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    • Four acoustic isolation pads M-Audio DSM2 speakers feature built-in • M-Audio Registration Information Card amplifiers. Bi-Amplification DSM2 HF and LF drivers are in- dependently powered by two separate, low-dis- tortion internal power amplifiers. Class D Design DSM2 Class D amplifiers com-...
  • Page 8 Select switch on the back panel of the speaker. ized aluminum diaphragm. Each input type has two available connectors. HF Driver DSM2 speakers have a 1-inch HF driver Analog Inputs The analog input signal is sam- with a soft-dome ferro-fluid cooled design that...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Overview Of The Dsm2 Speaker

    2 Overview of the DSM2 Speaker This chapter describes the connectors, controls and features of the DSM2 speaker. Back Panel Connectors and Controls Analog Input (XLR) Analog Input (TRS) Bass Reflex Port Analog Input Sensitivity switch Digital Input (S/PDIF)

  • Page 10: Power Connections

    Analog Inputs Voltage Selector The DSM2 speaker provides an XLR analog in- Before connecting a DSM2 speaker to a power put connector and a balanced 1/4-inch TRS ana- source, make sure the Voltage Selector setting log input connector.
  • Page 11 Digital Inputs EQ Settings The DSM2 speaker provides an AES/EBU Digital The DSM2 speaker has a series of 12 switches for In connector as well as S/PDIF Digital In and setting the following EQ controls: S/PDIF Digital Thru connectors. High-Frequency Shelf Sets an adjustable high fre- The digital inputs accept sample rates of 44.1,...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front Panel LED indicator Front panel of the DSM2 Front Panel LED The LED indicator on the front of the DSM2 speaker indicates the following states: Front Panel LED States LED State Indication Blue Analog Input Digital Input: Lock Yellow...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Setup And Operation

    3 Setup and Operation This chapter provides instructions for placing, Setting Up the Speakers connecting and configuring DSM2 speakers. Speakers should always be placed to provide bal- Correct placement, connection, and configura- anced, accurate sound in your preferred mixing tion ensures optimal performance and safe oper- position.

  • Page 14: Speaker Orientation

    Speaker Orientation Stereo Positioning The following diagram shows the recommended For the best sonic results, DSM2 speakers should setup for stereo monitoring. be set in a vertical orientation. Vertical place- ment minimizes the effects of interference be- tween the drivers and provides the largest hori-...

  • Page 15: Configuring And Connecting Ac Power

    Do not use fuses of any other rating, or you settings. risk damage to the unit DSM2 speakers must be manually config- To change the fuse: ured for the voltage in your area. Always check the voltage setting and fuse rating, as...

  • Page 16: Power Up And Power Down

    To connect power to the speakers: This section explains how to make analog and Make sure you have set the Voltage Selector digital audio connections to DSM2 speakers. and installed the proper fuse before proceeding. (See “Setting the Voltage” on page 9 for details.)
  • Page 17 (AES shown) S/PDIF Thru AES/EBU Input Digital input section DSM2 speakers accept digital input at the AES/EBU Digital Input (XLR connector) and the S/PDIF Digital Input. Only one digital input connector (AES/EBU In In and Thru connections for digital input (AES source shown) or S/PDIF In) may be active at a time.

  • Page 18: Configuring Speaker Settings

    The Volume Trim control adjusts the level of the input signal in the digital domain. Trim values range from –22 dB to +10 dB, in 0.5 dB steps. Setting the Volume Trim control to 0 maximizes the Signal to Noise ratio. Channel Assign switch M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide...
  • Page 19 EQ Settings Setting the Mid-Range EQ The Mid-Range EQ lets you compensate for mid- The EQ controls on DSM2 speakers let you ad- range resonance or damping that may be cre- just the response of the speaker to match your ated by speaker placement or room acoustics.
  • Page 20 The High Pass Filter lets you adjust the bass roll- where you place the speakers within a room. off of your DSM2 speakers. Start with the filter all the way open (40 Hz setting) and only raise 0 dB If you've mounted your DSM2 speakers on...

  • Page 21: Tips For Best Performance

    Desktop 200 Hz Filter switches and settings – 1.0 dB Tips for Best Performance – 2.0 dB DSM2 speakers are built and tested to exacting standards with features to protect the units from – 3.0 dB failure under normal usage. Keep in mind the following:...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    If necessary, relocate the unit to ensure adequate ventilation. If the thermal shutdown activates a second time, contact M-Audio customer service. If the LED is unlit and there is no sound: Check fuse and power connection. If the fuse...

  • Page 23: Appendix A. Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications DSM2 Specifications LF Driver 8.0-inch inverted anodized aluminum cone woofer with cone edge reinforcement 35mm voice coil with symmetrical force motor and flux stabilization rings HF Driver 1-inch soft teteron dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling Frequency Response 42 Hz–27 kHz +/–3 dB...

  • Page 24: Reference Diagrams

    Reference Diagrams HF Shelf EQ levels Mid-Range EQ levels M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide...
  • Page 25 LF Shelf levels High-Pass Filter levels Appendix A: Specifications...
  • Page 26 Desktop EQ (220 Hz) levels Desktop EQ (175 Hz) levels M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide...
  • Page 27 Desktop EQ (200 Hz) levels Appendix A: Specifications...
  • Page 28 M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide...
  • Page 29 © 2008 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availabil- ity are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and Studiophile DSM are either trademarks or registered trade- marks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 30 ML07-243A0_DSM2_UG_EN_08/08...

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