M-Audio DSM1 Setting the LF Shelf EQ, Setting the High-Pass Filter, Setting the Desktop Filters

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Setting the LF Shelf EQ

Your choice for the LF Shelf setting depends on where you place the speakers within a room.

0 dB If you've mounted your DSM1 speakers on speaker stands away from walls and corners, set the LF Shelf to 0dB, which will give you the flat- test near-field frequency response.

–1.5 dB If you've mounted your DSM1 speakers near a wall, or on a reflective surface such as the meter bridge of your console, set the LF Shelf to –1.5 dB, which activates a shelving filter to re-

Setting the High-Pass Filter

The High Pass Filter lets you adjust the bass roll- off of your DSM1 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 DSM1 speakers with a subwoofer.

To adjust the High Pass Filter:

„Set switches 7 and 8 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels.

duce the low-frequency buildup.

–3.0 dB If you've mounted your DSM1 speakers on stands in a corner, set the LF Shelf to –3.0 dB, which activates a shelving filter to reduce the low-frequency buildup.

–4.5 dB If you've mounted your DSM1 speakers on a meter bridge (or other reflective surface), as

7

8

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

40Hz

60Hz

80Hz

well as in a corner, set the LF Shelf to –4.5 dB, which activates a shelving filter to reduce the low-frequency buildup.

To adjust the LF Shelf EQ:

„Set switches 5 and 6 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels.

ON

100 Hz

ON

 

High-Pass Filter switches and settings

Setting the Desktop Filters

The Desktop filters let you compensate for the effects of frequency buildup when your DSM1 speaker is placed on a reflective surface such as a desktop or meter bridge, or within a reflective

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6

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

0 dB

1.5 dB

3.0 dB

4.5 dB

surface such as a shelf or case. Experiment with the EQ options centered around 175 Hz, 200 Hz (by using the 175 Hz and 220 Hz filters at the same time), or 220 Hz.

LF Shelf EQ switches and settings

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Contents User Guide Precaucion Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Vi M-Audio Studiophile DSM1 Guide Features What’s in the Box?About the Speakers AmplifiersDigital Signal Processing InputsEnclosure DriversBack Panel Connectors and Controls Overview of the DSM1 SpeakerPower Connections Volume Trim Control EQ SettingsDigital Channel Assigment Digital InputsFront Panel Front Panel LEDSetting Up the Speakers Reusing the Speaker PackagingGetting Started Unpacking the SpeakersSpeaker Orientation Speaker LocationInstalling a Fuse Configuring and Connecting AC PowerSetting the Voltage Power Up and Power Down Connecting AudioConnecting Power Connecting Analog InputsConnecting Digital Inputs Pdif Input Pdif Thru Digital Input AES shownConfiguring Speaker Settings Volume Trim SettingsSetting the High Frequency Shelf EQ Setting the Mid-Range EQSetting the Desktop Filters Setting the LF Shelf EQSetting the High-Pass Filter Desktop 175 Hz Filter switches and settings Tips for Best PerformanceTroubleshooting Specifications Technical SpecificationsReference Diagrams LF Shelf levels Desktop EQ 220 Hz levels Desktop EQ 200 Hz levels Appendix a Specifications Audio Studiophile DSM1 Guide Warranty ML07-242A0DSM1UGEN08/08