Samson 3i User Manual
PRO
MONITORS
TYPE:
STUDIO
MONITORS
PRODU CT DESCRIPTION
TWO-WAY AcTIVE uSB MONITORS
STudIOdOck 3i
SERIES
STudIOdOck MONITORS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
CATEGORY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
StudioDock is a two-way active USB studio reference
monitor with an iPod dock. With these revolutionary
monitors, a user can stream digital audio via USB directly
to the monitors, offering high-resolution audio with no
buzz, hiss or crackle. Because the music stays digital,
StudioDock produces extremely high-quality sound for
clear sweet highs and robust lows. The monitors also
provide an integrated iPod dock so you can dock, sync,
play and charge your iPod from one convenient, incredible
sounding set of desktop speakers.
StudioDock 3i offers the same great monitoring
performance found in recording studios all over the world,
thanks to the use of premium internal components and
a critically damped, vented cabinet design. Constructed
of laminated Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), this
cabinet provides maximum low frequency output with low
coloration. In addition to the functional aspects of this
design, StudioDock offers a cool aesthetic complement to
any desktop, home studio or mixing room.
The 3i features a 3.25-inch inverted dust-cap, copolymer
woofer with a Santoprene surround for high excursion
and high internal damping, providing uncolored
music reproduction with low distortion. With this high
performance, magnetically shielded woofer, the 3i also
employs a precision made 25mm silk dome tweeter with
a neodymium motor structure for smooth, extended high
frequency response and minimal listener fatigue.
In addition, StudioDock 3i is powered by an internal
2 x 15 watt high performance, low distortion power
amplifier with custom equalization. The result is a
system that delivers unusually smooth and accurate
frequency response and precise imaging. As an additional
convenience, StudioDock 3i also provides a front panel
3.5mm stereo aux input jack, headphone output jack and
volume control.
FEATURES
> Integrated iPod® dock
> USB input to stream digital audio from your computer
> 3.25-inch polypropylene woofer with Santoprene®
surround
> 25mm silk dome high frequency driver
> Bass reflex vented cabinet design
> 2 x 15 watts of internal power
> Front panel 3.5mm stereo aux input jack, headphone
output jack and volume control
> Convenient rear panel RCA inputs
> Passive crossovers utilizing multi-pole design
> USB and speaker cables included
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PROducT SPEcIFIcATION SHEET
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SERIES DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
STudIOdOck TWO-WAY AcTIVE uSB MONITORS MONITORS
STudIOdOck 3i
ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
The StudioDock active studio monitors from Samson come
in 2 models, the 3i and 4i. The StudioDock 3i shall have
an internal stereo 15 watt amplifier. The 4i has a stereo 20
watt amplifier. Both models shall have a front panel with
power LED indicators, volume control, stereo aux input,
and headphone output on 1/8th inch jack. Both models
use a 1.25 inch silk dome tweeter. The 3i, and 4i shall use
a custom designed copolymer 3.25-inch, and 4.25-inch
woofer respectively. Both models shall have iPod docks on
top and rear panel USB I/O for sync to computer, charging
of the iPod, and playing iPod audio from the iPod dock.
Both models shall use multi-pole passive crossover designs.
The rear panels shall have rear tuned ports for balanced low
frequency response, power on/off switches, RCA inputs, USB
computer interface, passive left speaker outputs, and power
AC input. Both models shall be AV shielded for multimedia
use. Both models shall be covered in a black satin vinyl
finish. 18 gauge speaker wires and USB cable shall be
included.
STUDIODOCk 3i SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response ......................... 80 Hz - 23 kHz
Amplifier Power Rating...................... 2 x 15 watts RMS
Crossover Frequency ........................ HPF: 8 kHz, 6 dB/oct
Butterworth, PTC Protected;
LPF: 2 kHz, 12 dB/oct Bessel
Inputs........ ..................................... Unbalanced: -10 dBv line level
Connectors: RCA (rear panel),
3.5mm (front panel)
USB: USB 2.0 connection
iPod Sync: Hi-speed
USB Audio: Full speed
Connector: B type
DAC (internal): 16-bit delta sigma,
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Enclosure ........................................ Construction: MDF
Finish: Black textured
vinyl covering
Dimensions ...................................... A c t i v e
5.125” (w) x 6.75” (d) x 6.75” (h)
130mm x 172mm x 172mm
Passive
5.125” (w) x 6.5” (d) x 6.75” (h)
130mm x 165mm x 172mm
Weight...... ...................................... Active:5lbs•2.3kg
Passive:3lbs•1.4kg
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