Adam Audio D3V 2-Way Active 3.5" Desktop Studio Monitor System (pair, black)

The D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system that stays true to ADAM Audio's industrial design heritage and features the iconic AMT tweeters. Each pair features 3.5" aluminum woofers and a ferrite magnet system, driven by an astonishing 240 W total system amplification. Dual-sided 3.5" passive radiators bolster bass frequencies and allow the D3V to extend down to 45 Hz. Equipped with a USB-C input and two balanced TRS sockets, D3V offers high-quality digital and analogue connections. Streamlined controls include a multi-function volume knob, intuitive room compensation switches and a multi-color status indicator. The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands as well as in-built threaded mic stand mounting points (3/8") for perfect positioning in any environment. ADAM Audio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation for the innovations that they have established in the field of loudspeaker technology. The D3V utilizes a compact 1.5" D-ART AMT tweeter so that customers can enjoy the same precise and unfatiguing high frequency reproduction that ADAM Audio's established monitoring systems are known for. The D-ART is produced in the same way as our larger designs. The folded membrane offers more than four times the surface area vs. an equivalent sized dome tweeter and the motion of the pleats is what makes AMT tweeters so responsive and revealing. Instead of forcing the air (as per the pistonic movement of most speakers), AMTs create a vacuum when the pleats contract which naturally draws air into the folds. It is then "exhaled" when the membrane expands and the pleats open in the opposite direction, expelling the air rather than pushing it. This creates the breathy quality, analytical detail and sparkling, insightful presentation that ADAM Audio AMTs are known for. Driven by independent 40 W high frequency amplifiers (80 W total), the D3V retains the performance characteristics that have made this design so popular on our larger speakers. The D3V features a USB-C input which means the onboard electronics behave as a digital output device when connected to a computer. This negates the need for an additional audio interface for playback. The plug'n'play functionality extends to mobile devices so that high-quality audio can be enjoyed without the compression or conversion normally associated with such connections. The D3V also features balanced 14" TRS inputs for more traditional analog audio applications, enabling direct connection to instruments for live playback without a sound card, or connection to mixers and other studio gear as the final output device. In acoustic terms, small details can cause big issues. The backplate of the D3V's active speaker features a range of user-friendly switches to address common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement. The three-step solution accounts for placement in the room (Position), the size and setup of the workstation (Desk), as well as the degree of acoustic treatment and presence of sound isolation in the listening environment (Room). - Position: 0dB , -3dB, -6dB - Desk: 0dB , -3dB /-2dB, -6dB /-4dB - Room: 0dB, -1.5dB, -3dB This simple DSP filter adjustment means users will hear less of the room's anomalies and more of the sound, thereby facilitating appropriate mixing decisions through accurate audio reproduction. Partnering with the D-ART system, the D3V utilizes active 3.5" woofers and a ferrite magnet system for the low frequencies. Driven by twin 80 W, low-distortion amplifiers, the aluminum woofers allow the D3V to reach a maximum SPL of 96 dB. The woofers of the D3V are further complemented by passive radiators that produce bass extension down to 45 Hz. These drivers were specifically developed for the D3V and are purpose-built for light weight and excellent stiffness. Reinforced voice-coil joints, a unique cone profile, linear stroke and long-excursion design enable the drivers to push higher volumes of air while avoiding any break-up or audible distortion. A first for ADAM Audio, the D3V delivers added thump and low-end presence with the help of twin passive 3.5" bass radiators. This technology uses changes in air pressure from the active drivers to vibrate a specialized diaphragm with different weighting, geometry, and suspension characteristics. This unit is purpose-built for low frequency signal reproduction. Specially ribbed driver surrounds deliver stable travel, and the absence of an active voice coil means the radiator diaphragm can be made incredibly stiff and responsive, all of which reduces distortion and delivers extended bass response with the tight, controlled performance that is so important in mixing and accurate audio playback. The D3V keeps things streamlined by using an innovative single chip, four-channel amplifier technology. This two-stage system aggregates all the electronics in the main/active unit which powers all four active drivers across the system. This solution offers a simple setup, underlining the portable nature of the D3V. The main unit can be switched from left to right channel output allowing users to tailor their setup according to preference.