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M-Audio Studiophile DX4 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction What’s in the Box? Studiophile DX4 Features Front Front and Rear Panel Features Rear Precautions Installation Speaker Wire Connection Connecting to a Computer Sound Card or Game Console Setting the Mid-Boost EQ Switch Placing the DX4 Technical Support &...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    M-Audio’s Studiophile Series monitors. With the Studiophile DX4s, you can enjoy the same professional standard of audio quality right on your desktop. The Studiophile DX4 has been designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a desktop audio monitoring environment. It is focused on the functional goal of delivering pure, original sound without any additional coloration.

  • Page 4: Front And Rear Panel Features Front

    Enclosure - Just as the other components do, the DX4’s enclosure plays an important role. In order to provide more stable performance, the DX4’s enclosure employs a special high-density MDF and unique interior reinforcement designed to absorb vibration and impact generated under extreme conditions.

  • Page 5: Rear

    4. VOLUME CONTROL: This control determines the output volume level of the DX4 speakers. 5. HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK: This 1/8” jack outputs a stereo signal identical to the DX4’s speaker output. When headphones are plugged into this jack, the DX4 speakers are muted and headphone volume is controlled using the volume control.

  • Page 6: Installation

    negative input. A three-conductor (TRS) plug, wired unbalanced, provides the option of leaving the negative input open or grounded. We recommend grounding the unused negative input, which can be done by wiring the ring and sleeve of the TRS plug together. For balanced wiring, a three-conductor TRS plug is necessary.

  • Page 7: Speaker Wire Connection

    Connections: Connect the RCA or TRS inputs of your DX4 unit to the corresponding computer sound card or game console outputs. We recommend that you use high-quality cables for input connections. Be sure the power of the DX4 is off and turn the volume of the DX4 down to a minimum before making the necessary connections.

  • Page 8: Setting The Mid-Boost Eq Switch

    Setting the Mid-Boost EQ Switch This 2-position switch allows you to select either the “In” or “Out” Mid-Boost mode. The Out mode produces a flat midrange response for normal monitoring and listening conditions. The In mode will move the sound stage forward toward your listening position. 'Mid-Boost In' Placing the DX4 Placing the speakers is one of the most important considerations in accurately...
  • Page 9 3. Place the Left and Right DX4 units verticallyand right side up. Placing the DX4 monitors horizontally is not recommended. Important: DO NOT place any obstacles that may block the flow of air in front of or between the DX4 monitors. Also, remove reflective materials such as glass, mirrors or metal from the monitoring environment and place those materials away from the path of the sound from the DX4s.

  • Page 10: Technical Support & Contact Information

    Technical Support & Contact Information For additional help, contact M-Audio Technical Support by telephone, fax or e-mail. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us at: M-AUDIO U.S.

  • Page 11: Warranty Information

    M-AUDIO will replace the product, repair the product, or refund the purchase price at its option. In the event any repair is required, shipment to and from M-AUDIO and a nominal handling charge shall be borne by the purchaser. In the event that repair is required, a Return Authorization number must be obtained from M-AUDIO.

  • Page 12: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications Type: Two-way studio reference LF Driver: 4-inch dia., magnetically-shielded with curved cone, high temperature voice coil and damped closed cell foam surround. HF Driver: 1-inch dia., magnetically-shielded with specially shaped mylar dome Frequency Response: 70Hz - 20kHz Crossover Frequencies: 2.2kHz RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter Dynamic Range: >95dB...

  • Page 13: Appendix B - Block Diagram

    Appendix B - Block Diagram LEFT SPEAKER 1” HF Driver Balanced Input Amp Mid-Boost Switch R-Line R-TRS Master 2.2KHz Volume Mid-Boost Power Amp Crossover Balanced Input Amp L-Line 4” LF Driver L-TRS Headphones Mid-Boost Speaker Power Amp Terminals 1” HF Driver RIGHT SPEAKER 2.2KHz Crossover...

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