Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
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...
Page 5 - c o n t e n t s; Chapter 1. Introduction
Contents v c o n t e n t s Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features...
Page 7 - c h a p t e r 1; Introduction; Features; Amplifiers
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 c h a p t e r 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing M-Audio® Studiophile® DSM active reference speakers. This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the M-Audio DSM2 speaker. DSM2 speakers feature high-end design ele-ments and precision control circuitry...
Page 8 - Inputs
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 2 Inputs 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 sam- pled on input and processe...
Page 9 - c h a p t e r 2; Over view of the DSM2 Speaker; Back Panel Connectors and Controls
Chapter 2: Over view of the DSM2 Speaker 3 c h a p t e r 2 Over view 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 Analog Input (XLR) Analog Input (TRS) Analog Input Sensitivit...
Page 10 - Power Connections; XLR Connector
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 4 Power Connections AC Connector and Power Switch The AC connector accepts a standard modular AC power cord. One power cord is included with your speaker. Use the Power switch to turn the speaker on or off. Voltage Selector Before connecting a DSM2 speaker to a power s...
Page 11 - Digital Inputs; Digital Channel Assigment
Chapter 2: Over view of the DSM2 Speaker 5 Digital Inputs The DSM2 speaker provides an AES/EBU Digital In connector as well as S/PDIF Digital In and S/PDIF Digital Thru connectors. The digital inputs accept sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz (+/– 10 percent) at 16-bit or 24-bit re...
Page 12 - Front Panel; Front Panel LED
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 6 Front Panel Front Panel LED The LED indicator on the front of the DSM2 speaker indicates the following states: Front panel of the DSM2 Front Panel LED States LED State Indication Blue Analog InputDigital Input: Lock Yellow Digital Input: No Lock Blue (flashing) Digit...
Page 13 - c h a p t e r 3; Setup and Operation; Getting Star ted; Unpacking the Speakers; Setting Up the Speakers; Do not restrict air flow around the speakers.
Chapter 3: Setup and Operation 7 c h a p t e r 3 Setup and Operation This chapter provides instructions for placing, connecting and configuring DSM2 speakers. Correct placement, connection, and configura-tion ensures optimal performance and safe oper-ation of your speakers. Getting Star ted Unpackin...
Page 14 - Speaker Orientation; Stereo Positioning
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 8 Speaker Orientation For the best sonic results, DSM2 speakers should be set in a vertical orientation. Vertical place-ment minimizes the effects of interference be-tween the drivers and provides the largest hori-zontal (side-to-side) listening window as well as the m...
Page 15 - Setting the Voltage
Chapter 3: Setup and Operation 9 Configuring and Connecting AC Power Be sure to follow the instructions in this section for the proper configuration of fuses and voltage settings. Setting the Voltage Make sure the Voltage Selector setting on each speaker matches your local voltage (100–120V or 220...
Page 16 - Connecting Power; Power Up and Power Down; Connecting Analog Inputs
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 10 Connecting Power To connect power to the speakers: 1 Make sure you have set the Voltage Selector and installed the proper fuse before proceeding. (See “Setting the Voltage” on page 9 for details.) 2 Connect the included AC power cord to the AC connector on the back ...
Page 17 - Connecting Digital Inputs; Connecting Digital Sources
Chapter 3: Setup and Operation 11 Connecting Digital Inputs DSM2 speakers accept digital input at the AES/EBU Digital Input (XLR connector) and the S/PDIF Digital Input. Only one digital input connector (AES/EBU In or S/PDIF In) may be active at a time. If the speaker receives digital input from mor...
Page 18 - Configuring Speaker Settings; Volume Trim Settings
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 12 To connect a digital source: 1 Do any of the following: • Connect an AES cable (XLR) to the AES/EBU In port on the back of a speaker. • Connect a S/PDIF digital cable to the S/PDIF In port on the back of a speaker. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the dig- it...
Page 19 - EQ Settings; Setting the High Frequency Shelf EQ; Setting the Mid-Range EQ
Chapter 3: Setup and Operation 13 EQ Settings The EQ controls on DSM2 speakers let you ad-just the response of the speaker to match your monitoring environment and studio equip-ment. For EQ frequency graphs for each of these settings, see “Reference Diagrams” on page 18. Setting the High Frequency S...
Page 20 - Setting the LF Shelf EQ; Setting the High-Pass Filter; Setting the Desktop Filters
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 14 Setting the LF Shelf EQ Your choice for the LF Shelf setting depends on where you place the speakers within a room. 0 dB If you've mounted your DSM2 speakers on speaker stands away from walls and corners, set the LF Shelf to 0dB, which will give you the flat-test ne...
Page 21 - Tips for Best Performance
Chapter 3: Setup and Operation 15 To adjust the Desktop 220 Hz Filter : Set switches 9 and 10 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels. To adjust the Desktop 175 Hz Filter : Set switches 11 and 12 to the positions shown below to activate the corresponding EQ levels. T...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 16 Troubleshooting The LED located on the front of the unit indi-cates the following states of operation. If the LED is lit solid blue and there is no sound, do the following: Check that the unit is receiving an analog sig- nal or valid digital signal. Check the te...
Page 23 - a p p e n d i x a; Specifications; Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications 17 a p p e n d i x a Specifications Technical Specifications DSM2 Specifications LF Driver 8.0-inch inver ted anodized aluminum cone woofer with cone edge reinforcement35mm voice coil with symmetrical force motor and flux stabilization rings HF Driver 1-inch soft teteron d...
Page 24 - Reference Diagrams
M-Audio Studiophile DSM2 Guide 18 Reference Diagrams HF Shelf EQ levels dBV 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10 Mid-Range EQ levels dBV 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 40K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hz 10
Page 29 - Warranty; Warranty Terms; Warranty Registration
Warranty Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Regis...
