M-Audio DSM1 manual Features, What’s in the Box?, About the Speakers, Amplifiers

chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for choosing M-Audio® Studiophile® DSM active reference speakers.

This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the M-Audio DSM1 speaker.

DSM1 speakers feature high-end design ele- ments and precision control circuitry, engi- neered to provide exceptional tonal accuracy, clarity and dynamic range in a wide variety of applications.

Features

DSM1 speakers have the following features:

•Self-powered, bi-amplified operation

•Selectable analog and digital inputs

•Custom-tuned enclosures

•Advanced driver design and materials

•Onboard DSP for crossover control, EQ, and volume trim

What’s in the Box?

•One DSM1 speaker

•One AC power cable

•Four acoustic isolation pads

•M-Audio Registration Information Card

About the Speakers

Amplifiers

M-Audio DSM1 speakers feature built-in amplifiers.

Bi-AmplificationDSM1 HF and LF drivers are in- dependently powered by two separate, low-dis- tortion internal power amplifiers.

Class D Design DSM1 Class D amplifiers com- bine the efficiency and size advantages of a dig- ital amplifier with the precision, control and sound quality of linear amplification.

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