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STUDIO MONITORS
Studiophile DSM2
Professional High-Resolution 8-Inch Near-Field
Studio Monitor with DSP
Redefi ning the World-Class Near-Field Monitor
Over the last 20 years, M-Audio has achieved critical acclaim across diverse lines of music
production tools. We attribute much of this success to the fact that each product group operates
like a small boutique shop within the organization. The Los Angeles-based engineering team that
designed the industry-leading Studiophile line applied their expertise to the DSM drivers, power
amps, cabinetry and electronics. Along the way, they worked with top recording engineers and
producers to refi ne the Studiophile DSM monitors for optimal performance.
Powerful DSP
M-Audio engineers worked closely with their counterparts at Digidesign to bring their experience
to the Studiophile DSM studio monitors. The powerful onboard DSP engine controls a complex
4th-order digital crossover. It also provides clear and accurate audio imaging by compensating
for phase differences between the two drivers at the crossover point—delivering perfect acoustic
alignment and exceptional imaging. And as a result of exhaustive tuning and listening sessions,
the DSM monitors provide incredible tonal accuracy, excellent dynamic range and exceptionally
low distortion.
Studiophile DSM1
Professional High-Resolution 6.5-Inch Near-Field
Studio Monitor with DSP
The Studiophile ® DSM1 and DSM2 studio monitors are engineered to provide superior monitoring to discerning audio professionals. The design results from
collaboration between two powerhouse companies in music technology: M-Audio, the top U.S. manufacturer of reference monitors,* and Digidesign, the industry leader
in DSP technology. The DSM monitors feature DSP-based crossover management, an assortment of onboard digital EQ controls, proprietary high-grade driver designs,
and analog and digital inputs for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The end result is a line of technologically advanced monitors with a sound you can trust—ideal
for a broad array of creative and professional environments.
1” high-frequency driver composed of a
Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome
with Neodymium magnet, ferrofl uid cooling
and built-in heat sink—accurate to 27kHz
6.5” or 8” custom low-frequency driver with
anodized aluminum cone provides exceptionally
low distortion
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onboard DSP manages the complex
digital crossover for pristine imaging
DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space
Controls optimize frequency response
for any production environment
optimally tuned bass-refl ex design with
dual-fl ared port for controlled extended bass
response with reduced turbulence
“Accuracy. Accuracy. Accuracy… These speakers stand up to the rigors of current, competitive design
criteria, meaning that they sound really good next to similar speakers in their class and above. They’re
punchy in the extended low end without being tubby and accurate on top. Imaging is solid. The DSM2s
would be a welcome addition to any production environment. At this price point, this level of accuracy
is a bargain.” —Mix
high-density cabinet yields good damping
and reduced acoustic interference
professional digital inputs (up to
24-bit/192kHz): S/PDIF and AES
balanced analog inputs: XLR and 1/4”
bi-amplifi ed with Class D power amps: 100 watts
(low frequency) and 80 watts (high frequency)
Best-in-Class Drivers
To ensure the greatest sonic clarity, the Studiophile DSM studio monitors feature a customdesigned,
anodized aluminum cone woofer that actively reduces distortion by pushing the
breakup mode out of the pass band for maximum low-frequency detail at any volume level. The
1-inch ferrofl uid-cooled Neodymium tweeter is made of a soft Teteron dome, which strikes the
perfect balance between effi ciency and damping to produce a controlled high-frequency breakup
out to 27kHz. The drivers and their carefully matched power amps provide a wide frequency
response and outstanding dynamic range, ensuring that you hear an accurate representation of
your y
audio at all volumes.
Tailor the Speaker to Your Room
Your listening environment and speaker placement greatly impact monitor performance. To ensure optimal monitoring in
your studio, the onboard DSP also manages a broad range of customizable performance fi lter settings that allow you to
tailor each speaker to your room. The DSM monitors offer DSP-controlled high and low frequency roll-offs along with an
assortment of EQ settings from acoustic space to Q that help optimize the speaker for placement within even the most
diffi cult acoustic environments.
Strategically Integrated Design
Each DSM monitor component is customized to deliver outstanding sound quality in a compact
form factor. Featuring an exclusive design, the sturdy cabinet is constructed from high-density
material with internal bracing that renders it acoustically inert. The optimally tuned bass-refl ex
design uses a dual-sided fl ared port, which offers increased SPL with extended bass response
and low turbulence, while the carefully matched Class D power amps deliver ample power
with low distortion and excellent effi ciency. The custom-voiced components ensure hours
of accurate listening without fatigue. And the professional analog and digital inputs support
studio-grade audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, revealing every detail that you’ve created
with your digital audio workstation.
Uncompromised Reliability
Far beyond the industry standards, the DSM monitor design endures a strenuous 100-hour
continuous pink noise qualifi cation process, ensuring its reliability in the harshest studio
environments. This 100-hour reliability test starts with each individual driver design. Once each
driver design successfully passes, the entire assembly is qualifi ed as a system via the same
100-hour procedure. This highly rigorous design qualifi cation process ensures that the DSM
monitors will perform at the highest level—for hours on end, every time you turn them on.
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