M-Audio DSM2 User Manual
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2
Active Studio Monitors
English
User Guide
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CAUTION ATTENTION:
PRECAUCION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
N’OUVRIR PAS
RIESGO DE ELECTROCHOQUE
NO ABRIR LA TAPA
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
!
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ADVERTENICIA: PARA EVITAR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O SACUDIDA ELECTRICA, NO DEBERA EXPONERSE ESTE
APARATO A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SILES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE FOND SANS EN LAISSERAUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
PRECAUCION: PARA EVITAR SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS, NO DEBERA UTILIZARSE ESTA CLAVIJA POLARIZADA CON UN
CORDON DE PROLONGACION, RECEPTACULO U OTRO TIPO DE SALIDA A MENOS QUE SE HAYAN INSERTASO
COMPLETAMENTE LAS LENGÜETAS PARA EVITAR SU EXPOSICION.
NOTE: Some products are equipped with dual or multi-voltage transformers (which is indicated on the back panel). If you wish to
change the voltage, please bring your unit to an authorized service technician for internal conversion.
ATTENTION: Quelques piéces sont munies de transformateurs á double ou á multi-voltage (indiqué au panneau arriére). Si vous
voulez changer le voltage, veuillez apporter votre appareil au fournisseur de pour le transformer.
ZUR BEACHTUNG: Einige Geräte sind mit Umschaltern für unterschiedliche Netzspannungen ausgerüstet (ein Vermerk auf der
Rückseite weist darauf hin). Die Anpassung, wenn notwendig, muß von einem qualifizieren Techniker in einer Servicestation
vorgenommen werden.
NOTA: Ciertos componentes de están dotados de transformadores de doble tensión o de varias tensiones (Io que se indica en el
panel posterior). Si se desea cambiar la tensión, sírvanse llevar el aparato a un técnico autorizado por para su conversión interna.
PERSONNEL
AFIN DEVITER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET
LES CONSEQUENCES GRAVES QUI
POURRAIENT ENRESULTER, TENTEZ
PAS D’OUVRIR L’APPAREIL ET DE
TOUCHER AUX COMPOSANTS
INTERNES SANS LA PRESENCE D’UNE
PERSONNE QUALIFIEE.
PARA REDUCIREL RIESGO DE
SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS, NO DEBERA
QUITARSE LA TAPA (NI PARTE
POSTERIOR). CONSULTESE AL
PERSONAL CAPACITADO PARA LAS
REPARACIONES INTERNAS
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEMS INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTA PARA EL INSTALADOR DE ANTENAS DE TELEVISION COLECTIVAS: La presente advertencia se provee para llamar la
atención del instalador al Artículo 820-22 de NEC (Córdigo Eléctrico Nacional) donde se facilitan las directrices para la pertinente
puesta a tierra y que especifica en particular que el condutor a tierra del cable debe connectarse al sistema de conexión a tierra
del edificio, lo más proximo posible al punto de entrada del cable.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
Warning: This speaker shall not be placed in a closed area during operation so that the main switch can be easily accessed by
the user.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warning on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE
The appliance should not be used near water – for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. CARTS AND STANDS
The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
7. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
This equipment is not designed for use mounted on a wall or a
ceiling.
8. VENTILATION
The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings,
or places in a built-in installation, such as bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
At least 30 cm free space around the unit for normal
ventilation is required.
9. HEAT
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
10. CLEANING
The appliance should be cleaned only with dry cloth.
11. POWER SOURCES
The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.
12. POWER CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cord should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, playing particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
13. POLARIZED PLUG
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
14. UNPLUG POWER CORD
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
No object filled with liquids, such as vases, etc. shall be placed
on the apparatus.
16. ACCESSORIES
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
17. SERVICING
The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
18. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure is
damaged.
contents
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2. Overview of the DSM2 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel Connectors and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Setup and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Up the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuring and Connecting AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Up and Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring Speaker Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tips for Best Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reference Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents v
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guidevi
chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing M-Audio®
Studiophile® DSM active reference speakers.
Features
This guide provides installation and operation
instructions for the M-Audio DSM2 speaker.
DSM2 speakers feature high-end design elements and precision control circuitry, engineered to provide exceptional tonal accuracy,
clarity and dynamic range in a wide variety of
applications.
What’s in the Box?
•One DSM2 speaker
•One AC power cable
• Four acoustic isolation pads
• M-Audio Registration Information Card
DSM2 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
About the Speakers
Amplifiers
M-Audio DSM2 speakers feature built-in
amplifiers.
Bi-Amplification DSM2 HF and LF drivers are independently powered by two separate, low-distortion internal power amplifiers.
Class D Design DSM2 Class D amplifiers combine the efficiency and size advantages of a digital amplifier with the precision, control and
sound quality of linear amplification.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Inputs
Drivers
M-Audio DSM2 speakers allow analog or digital
inputs. Input type is selectable with the Input
Select switch on the back panel of the speaker.
Each input type has two available connectors.
Analog Inputs The analog input signal is sampled on input and processed digitally until it
reaches the power amplifier stage.
Available analog inputs include balanced XLR
and 1/4-inch TRS connectors. These analog inputs are summed so that both input connectors
may be used at the same time.
Digital Inputs The digital inputs automatically
detect the sample rate and bit depth of the input, and accept up to 192kHz/24-bit signals.
Available digital inputs include AES/EBU and
S/PDIF connectors. Only one digital connector
may be used at a time.
Enclosure
DSM2 speakers feature a high-efficiency, reinforced medium-density fiberboard enclosure.
Custom Waveguides The front panel waveguides
are designed to maintain accurate frequency response and stereo imaging.
LF Driver DSM2 speakers have an 8-inch LF
driver with a steel frame and single-piece anodized aluminum diaphragm.
HF Driver D SM 2 s pe ak er s h av e a 1- in ch HF d ri ver
with a soft-dome ferro-fluid cooled design that
ensures smooth, accurate reproduction of highfrequency details.
Digital Signal Processing
DSM2 speakers employ 36-bit digital signal processing for control of crossover, EQ, and channel assignment settings.
Crossover The crossover function is handled by
a digital processor that ensures flat, distortionfree integration of the LF and HF drivers.
EQ and Placement Settings Six filters allow for
customization of speaker response to a variety of
sonic conditions and speaker orientations in
your studio.
Digital Channel Assignment When working with
digital input, this switch is used to select the
channel to be monitored in the speaker.
Volume Trim The Volume Trim control adjusts
level of the input signal in the digital domain.
Bass Reflex Port A dual-flange bass reflex port
provides enhanced low frequency response and
clarity, while minimizing extraneous noise and
vibration.
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide2
chapter 2
Analog Input (XLR)
Analog Input (TRS)
Analog Input Sensitivity
Digital Input (S/PDIF)
Digital Thru (S/PDIF)
Digital Input (AES/EBU)
Bass Reflex Port
Digital Channel Assignment
switch
switch
Input Selector
switch
EQ Setting
switches
Volume Trim knob
Power switch
AC connector
Voltage selector
Fuse holder
Overview of the DSM2 Speaker
This chapter describes the connectors, controls and features of the DSM2 speaker.
Back Panel Connectors and Controls
Figure 1. Back panel of the DSM2
Chapter 2: Overview of the DSM2 Speaker 3
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