The Studiophile® DSM2 reference monitor is engineered to provide superior monitoring to discerning audio professionals. The design results from collaboration between two powerhouse companies in music technology: M-Audio, the top U.S. manufacturer of reference monitors, and Digidesign, the industry leader in DSP technology. The DSM2 monitor features DSP-based crossover management, an assortment of onboard digital EQ controls, proprietary high-grade driver designs, and analog and digital inputs for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. With stunning accuracy, clarity and dynamic range, the Studiophile DSM2 monitor makes world-class reference technology accessible to a broad array of creative and professional environments.
Key Features:
- 1” (25.4 mm) Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome with Neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling—accurate to 27kHz
- 8” (203.2 mm) custom low-frequency driver with anodized aluminum cone provides exceptionally low distortion
- onboard DSP manages the complex digital crossover for pristine imaging
- DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space Controls optimize frequency response for any production environment
- bass-reflex port delivers controlled extended bass response
- high-density cabinet yields good damping and reduced acoustic interference
- professional digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz): S/PDIF and AES
- balanced analog inputs: XLR and 1/4”
- bi-amplified with Class D power amps: 100 watts (low frequency) and 80 watts (high-frequency)
Specifications:
- frequency response: 42Hz-27kHz
- peak SPL at 1 meter: 111dB
- low-frequency driver: 8” (203.2 mm) domeless inverted anodized aluminum cone
- high-frequency driver: 1” (25.4 mm) soft Teteron dome with Neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling
- 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
- Acoustic Space Control filter: -1.5dB, -3.0dB, -4.5dB
- Desk EQ Filter 1: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 220Hz
- Desk EQ Filter 2: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 175Hz
- Desk EQ Filter 3: -1.0dB, -2.0dB, -3.0dB @ 200Hz
- analog inputs: XLR balanced and ¼” 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
analog-to-digital specifications
- maximum input level: 18dBu
- signal-to-noise ratio: 102dB (A-weighted)
THN + noise
- conversion rate: 96kHz
digital power amplifier
- output power (1% THD): LF: 100 watts, HF: 80 watts
- THD + noise (10 watts, 1kHz): < 0.05%
- signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (A-weighted)
- frequency response (+0, -3dB): 20Hz-40kHz
- efficiency: > 90%
More information about this product: (Link to: M-Audio Website)
