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M-Audio Studiophile DSM1
Active Studio Monitors
English
User Guide
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PRECAUCION: CAUTION ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RIESGO DE ELECTROCHOQUE ! ! ! DO NOT OPEN N’OUVRIR PAS NO ABRIR LA TAPA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AFIN DEVITER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET PARA REDUCIREL RIESGO DE ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE LES CONSEQUENCES GRAVES QUI SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS, NO DEBERA COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- POURRAIENT ENRESULTER, TENTEZ QUITARSE LA TAPA (NI PARTE SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER PAS D’OUVRIR L’APPAREIL ET DE POSTERIOR). CON
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Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS 9. HEAT All the safety and operating instructions should be read before Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat the appliance is operated. registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 10. CLEANING The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth. 3. HEED WARNINGS 11. POWER SOURCES A
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contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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vi M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Guide
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chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing M-Audio® Features Studiophile® DSM active reference speakers. DSM1 speakers have the following features: This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the M-Audio DSM1 speaker. � Self-powered, bi-amplified operation � Selectable analog and digital inputs DSM1 speakers feature high-end design ele- ments and precision control circuitry, engi- � Custom-tuned enclosures neered to provide exceptional tonal accuracy, � Advanced driver
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Inputs Drivers M-Audio DSM1 speakers allow analog or digital LF Driver DSM1 speakers have a 6.5-inch LF inputs. Input type is selectable with the Input driver with a steel frame and single-piece anod- Select switch on the back panel of the speaker. ized aluminum diaphragm. Each input type has two available connectors. HF Driver DSM1 speakers have a 1-inch HF driver Analog Inputs The analog input signal is sam- with a soft-dome ferro-fluid cooled design that pled on input and processed digit
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chapter 2 Overview of the DSM1 Speaker This chapter describes the connectors, controls and features of the DSM1 speaker. Back Panel Connectors and Controls Analog Input (XLR) Analog Input (TRS) Bass Reflex Port Analog Input Sensitivity switch Digital Input (S/PDIF) Digital Thru (S/PDIF) Digital Input (AES/EBU) Volume Trim knob Digital Channel Assignment switch Input Selector Voltage selector switch Power switch EQ Setting switches AC connector Fuse holder Figure 1. Back panel of the DSM1 Chapt
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Digital Standby Activates the digital inputs of Power Connections the speaker, but automatically puts the speaker in a low-power standby mode when the digital AC Connector and Power Switch clock signal is lost for more than one second (for The AC connector accepts a standard modular example, when the digital source is powered AC power cord. One power cord is included with off). When the clock signal is restored, the your speaker. Use the Power switch to turn the speaker wakes up from st
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Digital Inputs EQ Settings The DSM1 speaker provides an AES/EBU Digital The DSM1 speaker has a series of 12 switches for In connector as well as S/PDIF Digital In and setting the following EQ controls: S/PDIF Digital Thru connectors. High-Frequency Shelf Sets an adjustable high fre- The digital inputs accept sample rates of 44.1, quency boost or cut using a built-in HF shelf- 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz (+/– 10 percent) type EQ. at 16-bit or 24-bit resolution. Mid-Range EQ Sets an adju
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Front Panel LED indicator Front panel of the DSM1 Front Panel LED The LED indicator on the front of the DSM1 speaker indicates the following states: 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 6 M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Guide
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chapter 3 Setup and Operation This chapter provides instructions for placing, Setting Up the Speakers connecting and configuring DSM1 speakers. Speakers should always be placed to provide bal- Correct placement, connection, and configura- anced, accurate sound in your preferred mixing tion ensures optimal performance and safe oper- position. The exact location depends on the size ation of your speakers. and acoustics of the environment where you are using the speakers. In all installations
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Stereo Positioning Speaker Orientation The following diagram shows the recommended For the best sonic results, DSM1 speakers should setup for stereo monitoring. be set in a vertical orientation. Vertical place- ment minimizes the effects of interference be- tween the drivers and provides the largest hori- zontal (side-to-side) listening window as well as the most stable and consistent frequency re- sponse and imaging. 0.5m/20" DSM1 vertical orientation (stereo) Stereo placement Speaker Loca
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Installing a Fuse Configuring and Connecting A 2.5 Amp fuse is required for both the AC Power 100–120V and the 220–240V settings. Be sure to follow the instructions in this section Make sure to use a fuse rated at 2.5 Amps. for the proper configuration of fuses and voltage Do not use fuses of any other rating, or you settings. risk damage to the unit DSM1 speakers must be manually config- To change the fuse: ured for the voltage in your area. Always check the voltage setting and fuse rat
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Connecting Power Connecting Audio To connect power to the speakers: This section explains how to make analog and digital audio connections to DSM1 speakers. 1 Make sure you have set the Voltage Selector and installed the proper fuse before proceeding. (See “Setting the Voltage” on page 9 for details.) Connecting Analog Inputs 2 Connect the included AC power cord to the AC connector on the back panel of each speaker (one power cord is included with each speaker). Analog Input (XLR) Anal
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The Digital Thru S/PDIF port on this speaker is Connecting Digital Inputs then connected to the Digital In port on the other speaker to supply it with its digital audio input. S/PDIF Input Digital Input S/PDIF Thru S/PDIF Input (AES shown) S/PDIF Thru AES/EBU Input Digital input section DSM1 speakers accept digital input at the AES/EBU Digital Input (XLR connector) and the S/PDIF Digital Input. Only one digital input connector (AES/EBU In In and Thru connections for digital input (AES so
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To connect a digital source: Configuring Speaker Settings 1 Do any of the following: � Connect an AES cable (XLR) to the Volume Trim Settings AES/EBU In port on the back of a speaker. � Connect a S/PDIF digital cable to the The Volume Trim control lets you match the in- S/PDIF In port on the back of a speaker. put sensitivity of speaker to the source. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the dig- If you are monitoring an analog input, make ital audio source (for example, a digital outp
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Setting the Mid-Range EQ EQ Settings The Mid-Range EQ lets you compensate for mid- The EQ controls on DSM1 speakers let you ad- range resonance or damping that may be cre- just the response of the speaker to match your ated by speaker placement or room acoustics. It monitoring environment and studio equip- offers a low-Q (wide bandwidth) boost or cut. ment. For EQ frequency graphs for each of these Start by leaving this switch in the “flat” (0 dB) settings, see “Reference Diagrams” on page
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Setting the LF Shelf EQ Setting the High-Pass Filter Your choice for the LF Shelf setting depends on The High Pass Filter lets you adjust the bass roll- where you place the speakers within a room. off of your DSM1 speakers. Start with the filter all the way open (40 Hz setting) and only raise 0 dB If you've mounted your DSM1 speakers on the cutoff frequency in order to protect the LF speaker stands away from walls and corners, set drivers at low frequencies, or to couple your the LF Shelf
