User Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the M-Audio M3-8 3-way amplified studio monitors. The M3 line of
loudspeakers build on M-Audio's legacy of high performance studio monitors, with the 3-way driver
design providing accurate, high-resolution playback that is free of audible distortion and coloration.
This allows you to hear everything that is in your source recordings so that you can create better
mixes.
Even if you are experienced with recording and mixing, please take a moment to read through this
guide. It will give you valuable information about how to set up your M3-8 monitors and will help you
get the most out of your new purchase.
Box Contents
M3-8 studio monitor (1)
IEC power cable (1)
Non-slip pad (1)
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the
support section of the M-Audio website: www.m-audio.com/support.
Specifications
Frequency response
Crossover frequency
Low-frequency amplifier power
Mid-frequency amplifier power
High-frequency amplifier power
LF cutoff
LF boost cut
MF boost cut
HF boost cut
Polarity
Input impedance
Input sensitivity
Power
Protection
Cabinet
Size (W x H x D)
Weight
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
40 Hz ~ 20 KHz
Low-Mid: 450 Hz
Mid-High: 3.9 KHz
150 W
35 W
35 W
flat, 60 Hz, 80 Hz
+6 dB at 100 Hz
+6 dB at 1 KHz
+6 dB at 10 KHz
Positive signal at + input produces outward LF cone displacement
20 KΩ balanced, 10 KΩ unbalanced
85 mV pink noise input produces 90 dBA output SPL at 1 meter with
volume control at maximum
220 W
Output current limiting; over-temperature; transient on/off protection to
prevent speaker "pops"; subsonic filter; external mains fuse
Wood veneer front baffle with vinyl-laminated cabinet
10.6" x 17.1" x 11.2"
268 mm x 434 mm x 285 mm
28.2 Ibs./unit
12.8 kg/unit
3
Above specifications subject to change without notice.