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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the AV 40 professional desktop multimedia audio monitors. Top recording
engineers and producers in studios around the world use M-Audio monitors. Now, with the AV 40
monitors, you can enjoy the same professional standard of audio quality right on your desktop.
The AV 40 has been designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a
desktop audio monitoring environment. Custom-tuned cabinets, optimized speaker design, and
advanced crossover technology deliver the best sound you can get in monitors this size. Complete
with magnetic shielding for desktop use, AV 40 delivers great audio experiences from your music
and multimedia applications. The AV 40 monitor is self-powered, directly accepting a line-level
signal from a variety of sources.
AV 40 Features
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1. Woofer
The woofer unit is 4" in diameter and is magnetically shielded to protect your computer video
monitor from interference. It includes a high-temperature voice coil and 4" polypropylene treated
paper cone. The woofer delivers balanced mid- and low-frequency response.
2. Tweeter
By employing a specially developed 1" silk cone with protective magnetic shielding, the tweeter can
deliver an extremely natural response. It minimizes resonance by adapting a unique internal damping
technology.
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3. Bass Reflex Port
The hole in the rear panel is a bass reflex port. It is designed to discharge very low frequency
signals and enhance the overall bass response.
4. Enclosure
Along with the other components, the AV 40's enclosure plays an important role. In order to provide
more stable performance, we used a special medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and unique interior
reinforcement designed to absorb vibration and minimize distortion. Additionally, our innovative
speaker monitor cabinet includes carefully placed acoustic material that makes the AV 40 sound
much bigger than it is—resulting in a smooth, natural bass response.
5. Stereo Auxiliary Input and Headphone Output
For maximum flexibility, we have included a stereo “Aux” input which allows you to plug in a
secondary audio source (such as your portable music player) in addition to the main RCA and 1/4"
TRS inputs. The volume control works on all inputs simultaneously. Additionally, there is a stereo
headphone output next to the “Aux” jack that mutes the sound coming out of the speakers and
redirects it to your headphones.
6. Network & Power Amplifiers
The power amplifiers and crossover network, for the AV 40 are specially designed for this woofer
and tweeter. The network distributes low-, mid-, and high-frequency audio signals to the proper
components in order to minimize distortion and to achieve a balanced sound.