M-Audio BX 8 D3

Your studio monitors are always the ones that get to hear and play your new track first. Whether whether you're mixing, recording or mastering, M-Audio BX Series studio monitors build on a legendary history. Back in 2009*, they were among the best-selling monitor speakers. In the D3 generation, M-Audio continues to provide unique features for musicians and professional recording studios. Dedicated analog amplifiers deliver superior dynamics and sonic accuracy across the frequency spectrum, while Kevlar cone woofers and silk domes with revised waveguide technology deliver full, defined sound.

Maximum Performance -Precise Sound

With an integrated, industry-leading 100-watt Class A/B power amplifier, the BX5 D3 is among the most powerful in its class, so there's plenty of headroom for even the loudest, most dynamic mix. Experience a wide and exceptional soundstage for even more vivid sound, thanks to the new optimized waveguide. A new room correction circuit on the rear panel now makes it possible to minimize the influence of distracting bass frequencies - from the basement to the professional studio - without compromising sound quality or stereo imaging.

High-quality components

In designing the BX5 D3, special attention was paid to premium parts. High-quality components ensure ultra-wide, linear frequency response with minimal distortion and lowest self-noise. Thanks to its 5" (12.7 cm) Kevlar woofer, the BX5 D3 monitor is guaranteed an extremely long life. Kevlar is a particularly suitable material for speaker cones because of its strength and temperature resistance. The tweeter cone is made of real silk, which gives them a smooth sound - quite the opposite of many metal cones in other monitors, which are often of poor quality. To keep distortion to a minimum, the tweeter is completely separated from the rest of the cabinet, providing a balanced frequency response up to 22 kHz. The integrated power amplifier operates according to the bi-amping concept, amplifying the tweeter and woofer separately. In conjunction with a finely tuned crossover network, this guarantees that only those frequencies are transmitted in both the high and low frequency ranges that can be optimally reproduced. The low frequency cut-off at 2000 Hz ensures a wide-ranging, virtually distortion-free signal output within the critical midrange frequencies. As a result, with BX5 D3 you get sonic accuracy even for complex sounds across the entire frequency spectrum.

Innovative Cabinet Design

The design of the BX5 D3 cabinet is more than just a cabinet. All of its components are designed for excellent sound reproduction - its rounded corners reduce edge reflections and provide the best possible sound imaging. The special computer-calculated bass reflex port on the back of the monitor is designed to minimize airflow noise and resulting distortion, and also provides an extended low-frequency response. A completely redesigned custom waveguide around the tweeter provides a wide and accurate soundstage that is free of unwanted distortion. When listening, the ideal, central position (the so-called sweet spot) between the two speakers is particularly important - this is where the stereo imaging is at its best. The BX5 D3 is equipped with an LED so you can easily determine the sweet spot. You'll be in the optimal listening position when the LEDs are at their brightest. In addition, the BX5 D3's legendary front design - M-Audio's famous "keyhole" design - provides more than just an attractive look: this special screwless design ensures that there is no interference or resonance in the speaker.

Features:

• Active near-field reference studio monitor with 5" Kevlar woofer.
• Industry-leading 100-watt bi-amp design
• 1" silk dome tweeter delivers smooth and natural sound
• New, optimized waveguide for precise sound reproduction
• Ultra-wide frequency response 52 - 35,000 Hz
• "Acoustic Space" control for fine-tuning sound quality
• Optimized rear bass reflex port for extended low-frequency response
• Balanced XLR input and balanced/unbalanced 6.3 mm jack inputs for mixer, amplifier, instruments, DJ equipment and more
• LED on the front of the cabinet glows brightly when the speaker is positioned at the ideal listening angle

Technical Data General:

• Includes: BX5 D3 speaker, power cable, acoustic foam pads, manual
  
• Speaker type: 2-way nearfield reference studio monitor
• Tweeter: 1.25 inch (32 mm) 80 W silk dome tweeter
• Woofer: 8-inch (203 mm) 70 W Kevlar cone woofer
• Amplifier: 150-watt RMS bi-amp Class A/B power amplifier
• Sound pressure level (max. SPL): 114 dB
• Crossover: 1.9 kHz
  
• Sound adjustments: Acoustic Space
• Frequency range: 37-22,000 Hz
• Inputs: Balanced XLR input, Balanced jack input
• Input sensitivity: 85 mV input signal (pink noise) produces 96 dBA output level (sound pressure level at 1 m and maximum volume)
• Maximum input level: +21 dBu
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ balanced, 20 kΩ unbalanced
• Protection circuits: Overheat, transient, and subsonic protection circuitry, output current limiter, shielded against RF interference, power-on delay
• Controls: Volume control, Acoustic Space switch
• Cabinet: vinyl-coated MDF Power consumption: 150 W
• Power supply: internal power supply 100 - 120 V / 220 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 384 x 250 x 302 mm
• Weight: 11 kg

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• Manual (3.33 MB)