M-Audio Studiophile DSM1

M-Audio Studiophile DSM1

The M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 active reference monitor gives you accuracy, rich, natural sound, and onboard DSP for great results – even from your desktop! The Studiophile DSM1 includes both analog and digital inputs (24-bit/192kHz), allowing you to optimize it for practically any studio environment, from pro console to “in-the-box” DAW. Its 6.5″ LF driver and 1″ HF driver receive a total of 180 watts of power from integrated Class D amplifiers. Onboard DSP not only controls the crossover, but provides extensive phase-correction and EQ functions inside the Studiophile DSM1.

M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Digital Active Reference Monitor Features:

• DSP-controlled digital crossover and EQ
• 6.5″ anodized-aluminum cone LF driver
• 1″ Teteron soft fabric Neodymium HF driver with built-in heat sink
• 180W Class D bi-amplification
• Broad range of customizable onboard digital EQ controls
• High-density cabinet
• custom bass-reflex dual-sided flared ports
• Peak SPL at 1 meter: 110dB
• 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
• Analog inputs: XLR balanced and 1/4″ balanced
• Digital inputs: S/PDIF and AES/EBU
• Input impedance: 20k ohm
• Input sensitivity: +4dBu yields 90dB @ 1 meter (trim level set to 0)
• Gain trim: volume trim from -22dB to +10dB
• Conversion rate: 96kHz
• Output power (1% THD): LF: 100 watts, HF: 80 watts
• Frequency response (+0, -3dB): 49Hz-27kHz
• Dimensions: 12.8″ x 9″ x 10.3″
• Weight: 16.5 lbs.

M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Digital Active Reference Monitor at a Glance:

• Onboard DSP
• Tailor it to your environment
• High-quality LF and HF drivers
• Integrated design

Onboard DSP
The DSM1’s powerful onboard DSP engine controls a complex fourth-order digital crossover. It also provides clear and accurate audio imaging by compensating for phase differences between the two drivers at the crossover point-delivering perfect acoustic alignment and exceptional imaging. And as a result of exhaustive tuning and listening sessions, the DSM1 monitor provides incredible tonal accuracy, excellent dynamic range and exceptionally low distortion.

Tailor it to your environment
Your listening environment and speaker placement greatly impact monitor performance. To ensure optimal monitoring in your studio, the onboard DSP also manages a broad range of customizable performance filter settings that allow you to tailor each speaker to your room. DSM1 offers DSP-controlled high and low frequency roll-offs along with an assortment of EQ settings, from Acoustic Space to Q, to help optimize the speaker for placement within even the most difficult acoustic environments.

High-quality LF and HF drivers
The Studiophile DSM1 monitor features a custom-designed, 6.5″ anodized aluminum cone woofer that actively reduces distortion by pushing the break-up mode out of the pass band for maximum low-frequency detail at any volume level. The 1-inch ferrofluid-cooled tweeter is made of a soft Teteron dome, which strikes the perfect balance between efficiency and damping to produce a controlled high-frequency breakup out to 27kHz. The drivers provide a wide 49Hz-27kHz frequency response and outstanding dynamic range, ensuring that you hear an accurate representation of your audio at all volumes.

Integrated design
Each component in the DSM1 monitor is customized to deliver outstanding sound quality in a compact footprint. Its sturdy cabinet is constructed from high-density material with internal bracing that renders it acoustically inert. The tuned bass-reflex dual-sided flared port offers increased SPL with extended bass response and low turbulence, while the carefully matched Class D power amps deliver ample power with low distortion and excellent efficiency. The custom-voiced components ensure hours of accurate listening without fatigue. And the professional analog and digital inputs support studio-grade audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, revealing every detail that you’ve created with your digital audio workstation.