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Chapter 1. Introduction

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What’s in the Box?

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Features

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About the Speakers

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Chapter 2. Overview of the DSM2 Speaker

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Back Panel Connectors and Controls

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Front Panel

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Chapter 3. Setup and Operation

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Getting Started

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Setting Up the Speakers

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Configuring and Connecting AC Power

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Power Up and Power Down

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Connecting Audio

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Configuring Speaker Settings

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Tips for Best Performance

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Troubleshooting

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Appendix A. Specifications

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Technical Specifications

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Reference Diagrams

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Summary of Contents for Studiophile DSM2

Page 1: ...M Audio Studiophile DSM2 Active Studio Monitors English User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth 11 POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cord should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them playing particular attention to cords at...

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Page 5: ...ectors and Controls 3 Front Panel 6 Chapter 3 Setup and Operation 7 Getting Started 7 Setting Up the Speakers 7 Configuring and Connecting AC Power 9 Power Up and Power Down 10 Connecting Audio 10 Configuring Speaker Settings 12 Tips for Best Performance 15 Troubleshooting 16 Appendix A Specifications 17 Technical Specifications 17 Reference Diagrams 18 ...

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Page 7: ...solation pads M Audio Registration Information Card Features DSM2 speakers have the following features Self powered bi amplified operation Selectable analog and digital inputs Custom tuned enclosures Advanced driver design and materials Onboard DSP for crossover control EQ and volume trim About the Speakers Amplifiers M Audio DSM2 speakers feature built in amplifiers Bi Amplification DSM2 HF and L...

Page 8: ...ccurate frequency re sponse and stereo imaging Bass Reflex Port A dual flange bass reflex port provides enhanced low frequency response and clarity while minimizing extraneous noise and vibration Drivers LF Driver DSM2 speakers have an 8 inch LF driver with a steel frame and single piece anod ized aluminum diaphragm HF Driver DSM2 speakers have a 1 inch HF driver with a soft dome ferro fluid coole...

Page 9: ... Back Panel Connectors and Controls Figure 1 Back panel of the DSM2 Analog Input XLR Analog Input TRS Analog Input Sensitivity Digital Input S PDIF Digital Thru S PDIF Digital Input AES EBU Bass Reflex Port Digital Channel Assignment switch switch Input Selector switch EQ Setting switches Volume Trim knob Power switch AC connector Voltage selector Fuse holder ...

Page 10: ...ple when the digital source is powered off When the clock signal is restored the speaker wakes up from standby mode Analog Inputs The DSM2 speaker provides an XLR analog in put connector and a balanced 1 4 inch TRS ana log input connector The analog input signal is converted to a 96 kHz 24 bit digital signal for crossover EQ processing and converted back to analog just prior to the power stage of ...

Page 11: ... in the digital domain Trim values range from 22 dB to 10 dB EQ Settings The DSM2 speaker has a series of 12 switches for setting the following EQ controls High Frequency Shelf Sets an adjustable high fre quency boost or cut using a built in HF shelf type EQ Mid Range EQ Sets an adjustable midrange fre quency boost or cut using a built in peak notch type EQ Low Frequency Shelf Sets a low frequency...

Page 12: ...he front of the DSM2 speaker indicates the following states Front panel of the DSM2 Front Panel LED States LED State Indication Blue Analog Input Digital Input Lock Yellow Digital Input No Lock Blue flashing Digital Standby Mode Red Clipping Red flashing Hardware failure LED indicator ...

Page 13: ...he back of each speaker Reusing the Speaker Packaging Retain your packaging for future use The car tons are durable and reusable and can be used to safely transport your speakers Setting Up the Speakers Speakers should always be placed to provide bal anced accurate sound in your preferred mixing position The exact location depends on the size and acoustics of the environment where you are using th...

Page 14: ...ers are ap proximately the same height as your ears in the mixing position Place speaker pairs the same distance from the two sides of the room Place speakers so that the backs of the speak ers are a minimum of 6 inches 15 cm from the wall to prevent obstruction of air flow in the bass ports Stereo Positioning The following diagram shows the recommended setup for stereo monitoring Surround Positio...

Page 15: ...se 1 Turn off power to the speaker and disconnect the AC power cord 2 Use a small screwdriver to remove the fuse holder 3 Remove the currently installed fuse 4 Install the new fuse in the fuse holder 5 Replace the fuse holder so that it clicks into place DSM2 speakers must be manually config ured for the voltage in your area Always check the voltage setting and fuse rating as described below befor...

Page 16: ...s mute or power off your speaker system first before powering off other devices in your studio Connecting Audio This section explains how to make analog and digital audio connections to DSM2 speakers Connecting Analog Inputs To connect an analog source 1 Do any of the following Connect a balanced XLR cable to the XLR In connector on the back panel of the speaker Connect a balanced 1 4 inch balance...

Page 17: ... are us ing a digital source you can connect it to either the AES Digital In or the S PDIF In of one of the DSM2 speakers It does not matter which speaker is connected to the source The Digital Thru S PDIF port on this speaker is then connected to the Digital In port on the other speaker to supply it with its digital audio input Digital Channel Assignment When using digital input you must configur...

Page 18: ... Configuring Speaker Settings Volume Trim Settings The Volume Trim control lets you match the in put sensitivity of speaker to the source If you are monitoring an analog input make sure you have set the Analog Input Sensitivity switch to match the operating level of your in put source 10 dBV or 4 dBu For information on the appropriate operating level for your au dio source see the manufacturer s s...

Page 19: ...the HF Shelf EQ Set switches 1 and 2 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels Setting the Mid Range EQ The Mid Range EQ lets you compensate for mid range resonance or damping that may be cre ated by speaker placement or room acoustics It offers a low Q wide bandwidth boost or cut Start by leaving this switch in the flat 0 dB position then experiment with different set t...

Page 20: ...uildup To adjust the LF Shelf EQ Set switches 5 and 6 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels Setting the High Pass Filter The High Pass Filter lets you adjust the bass roll off of your DSM2 speakers Start with the filter all the way open 40 Hz setting and only raise the cutoff frequency in order to protect the LF drivers at low frequencies or to couple your DSM2 speak...

Page 21: ...ng Overdriving the units for prolonged periods or not observing the warnings set out in this guide may result in failure If distortion occurs reduce the input level im mediately Both the HF and LF drivers are delicate and should not be touched A damaged driver will adversely affect the performance of the speaker As a precaution always turn off the units be fore plugging or unplugging signal connec...

Page 22: ... to cool When cool turn the unit on and check for normal op eration 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 is intact and the power connection is good but the LED remains unlit with no sound contact M Audio cust...

Page 23: ... noise input with Trim level set to 0 dB yields 90 dB 1m LF power amplifier 100 W 1 THD into 6 Ohms HF power amplifier 80 W 0 5 THD into 6 Ohms THD N 0 05 10 W into 6 Ohms Soft Limit feature Independent anti clipping limiters tweeter limited to 0 5 THD woofer limited to 5 THD Power Requirements User selectable for 90 130V 50 60 Hz or 180 264V 50 60 Hz DSP 36 bit 192 kHz processing Protection Over ...

Page 24: ...DSM2 Guide 18 Reference Diagrams HF Shelf EQ levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 Mid Range EQ levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 ...

Page 25: ...x A Specifications 19 LF Shelf levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 High Pass Filter levels dBV 10 15 20 25 30 35 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 5 0 5 Hz 10 ...

Page 26: ...ile DSM2 Guide 20 Desktop EQ 220 Hz levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 Desktop EQ 175 Hz levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 ...

Page 27: ...Appendix A Specifications 21 Desktop EQ 200 Hz levels dBV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 ...

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