M-Audio STUDIOPHILE DSM3

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
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 DSM3 speaker.
DSM3 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.
What’s in the Box?
•One DSM3 speaker
•One AC power cable
• Four acoustic isolation pads
Features
DSM3 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 DSM3 speakers feature built-in
amplifiers.
Bi-Amplification DSM3 HF and LF drivers are in-
dependently powered by two separate, low-dis-
tortion internal power amplifiers.
Class D Design DSM3 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.