M-Audio STUDIOPHILE-AV40

The compact Studiophile™ AV 40 powered reference monitors deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4” polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4” ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

Professional Components—Professional Results
The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in all of M-Audio’s acclaimed professional monitors. You’ll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced ¼” TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers’ small size. With the Studiophile AV 40s, you don’t have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact monitoring system.

Extended Low End
If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end—perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

OptImage III Technology
M-Audio’s proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

Features

• 4” polypropylene-coated woofers
• 3/4” ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters
• OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging
• 20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture
• Magnetic shielding
• 1/4” TRS balanced and RCA unbalanced inputs
• 1/8” headphone output
• 1/8” stereo auxiliary input
• Front-panel volume control
• Rear-panel on/off control
• Bass boost control
• MDF cabinet with bass reflex port design

Specifications

• Type: Two-way desktop reference monitor
• Low-frequency Driver: 4" diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
• High-frequency Driver: 3/4" diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
• Frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz
• RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
• Input Connectors: Left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4" TRS input and 1/8" aux input
• Polarity: Positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
• Dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 O
• Input Impedance: 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 k O balanced
• Input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
• Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
• Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
• Power Requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
• Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF
• Dimensions: 8.75" (H) x 6" (W) x 7.25" (D)
• Weight: 14 lbs