M-Audio DSM1 manual Speaker Orientation, Speaker Location

Speaker Orientation

For the best sonic results, DSM1 speakers should 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.

DSM1 vertical orientation (stereo)

Speaker Location

Make sure speakers are placed symmetrically in relation to the listening position by doing the following:

‹ Place speakers so that the HF drivers are ap-

proximately the same height as your ears in the

mixing position.

‹ Place speaker pairs the same distance from the

Stereo Positioning

The following diagram shows the recommended setup for stereo monitoring.

0.5m/20"

Stereo placement

Surround Positioning

The following diagram shows the recommended setup for use in a 5.0 surround environment (a subwoofer is not shown in this diagram).

	CENTER
FRONT LEFT	FRONT RIGHT

two sides of the room.

‹ Place speakers so that the backs of the speak-

ers are a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) from the

wall to prevent obstruction of air flow in the

bass ports.

25o30o

25o

REAR LEFT

Surround placement

30o

100o

135o

WITHIN

THIS

WINDOW

REAR RIGHT

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