M Audio Studiophile DSM1 Active Studio MonitorEngineered to provide superior monitoring, the
M Audio Studiophile DSM1 Active Studio Monitor is a result 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 DSM1 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 DSM1 monitor makes world-class reference technology accessible to a broad array of creative and professional environments.
The 6.5 inch LF driver and 1 inch 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 DSM1.
M Audio Studiophile DSM1 Active Studio Monitor Features
- 1 inch (25.4 mm) Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome with Neodymium magnet and ferrofluid cooling, accurate to 27kHz
- 6.5 inch (165.1 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 inch
- Bi-amplified with Class D power amps: 100 watts (low frequency) and 80 watts (high-frequency)
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.
Accessible in any 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 DSM1 monitor features a custom-designed, 6.5 inch 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 and their carefully matched power amps provide a wide 42Hz-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.