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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing M-Audio® 
Studiophile® DSM active reference speakers.

This guide provides installation and operation 
instructions for the M-Audio DSM1 speaker.

DSM1 speakers feature high-end design ele-
ments and precision control circuitry, engi-
neered to provide exceptional tonal accuracy, 
clarity and dynamic range in a wide variety of 
applications.

What’s in the Box? 

• One  DSM1  speaker

• One  AC  power  cable 

• Four acoustic isolation pads

• M-Audio Registration Information Card

Features

DSM1 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 DSM1 speakers feature built-in 
amplifiers. 

Bi-Amplification 

DSM1 HF and LF drivers are in-

dependently powered by two separate, low-dis-
tortion internal power amplifiers. 

Class D Design 

DSM1 Class D amplifiers com-

bine the efficiency and size advantages of a dig-
ital amplifier with the precision, control and 
sound quality of linear amplification. 

Содержание DSM1

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Страница 3: ...he 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 app...

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Страница 5: ...ctors 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 Conf...

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Страница 7: ...olation pads M Audio Registration Information Card Features DSM1 speakers have the following features Self powered bi amplified operation Selectable analog and digital inputs Custom tuned enclosures A...

Страница 8: ...curate 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 Drive...

Страница 9: ...Back Panel Connectors and Controls Figure 1 Back panel of the DSM1 Analog Input XLR Analog Input TRS Analog Input Sensitivity Digital Input S PDIF Digital Thru S PDIF Digital Input AES EBU Bass Reflex...

Страница 10: ...le when the digital source is powered off When the clock signal is restored the speaker wakes up from standby mode Analog Inputs The DSM1 speaker provides an XLR analog in put connector and a balanced...

Страница 11: ...in the digital domain Trim values range from 22 dB to 10 dB EQ Settings The DSM1 speaker has a series of 12 switches for setting the following EQ controls High Frequency Shelf Sets an adjustable high...

Страница 12: ...e front of the DSM1 speaker indicates the following states Front panel of the DSM1 Front Panel LED States LED State Indication Blue Analog Input Digital Input Lock Yellow Digital Input No Lock Blue fl...

Страница 13: ...e 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 Speaker...

Страница 14: ...rs 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 m...

Страница 15: ...use 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...

Страница 16: ...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 DSM1 speakers C...

Страница 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 DSM1 speakers It does not matter which speaker is connected to the source The Digital Thru S...

Страница 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 th...

Страница 19: ...he 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 dampin...

Страница 20: ...ildup 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 rol...

Страница 21: ...g 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 driv...

Страница 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 custome...

Страница 23: ...oise 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...

Страница 24: ...SM1 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 4...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...le DSM1 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...

Страница 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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