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Fostex RM-3 Rackmount 20W Speaker System

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Fostex RM-3 Rackmount 20W Speaker System
Key Features
  • 10W + 10W Class D Amplifier
  • Digital & Analog Inputs
  • THRU Output
  • 26-Dot LED L&R Metering
The RM-3 Rackmount 20W Speaker System from Fostex is designed to fit the monitoring needs of space-challenged environments like machine rooms, surveillance operations, and mobile or stationary control rooms. The unit accepts both digital and analog source inputs for compatibility with a wide range of systems, while featuring a THRU output that allows you to send the audio to another destination. Dual anti-magnetic cone speakers provide playback, with the option of using the headphone jack for quiet monitoring.
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Fostex RM-3 Overview

The RM-3 Rackmount 20W Speaker System from Fostex is designed to fit the monitoring needs of space-challenged environments like machine rooms, surveillance operations, and mobile or stationary control rooms. The unit accepts both digital and analog source inputs for compatibility with a wide range of systems, while featuring a THRU output that allows you to send the audio to another destination. Dual anti-magnetic cone speakers provide playback, with the option of using the headphone jack for quiet monitoring.

Left and right channel 26-dot LED meters give you a visual representation of your levels. A mute switch can be programmed for total mute, or to provide a 20 dB attenuation based on your preference.

Rack mount stereo monitor speaker system with built-in 10W+10W Class-D amplifier and 110x40mm elongated shape speaker units
Accepts both Analog input (XLR & 1/4" TS phone) and Digital Input (AES/EBU)
Headphone out for headphone monitoring. When switching from headphone out to speaker out or vice versa, the output signal fades in to avoid unexpected level difference
Mute switch works as total mute or -20dB attenuation
Highly visible 26-dot LED meter (L&R) with 4-step brightness adjustment
Flexible meter setting for both Analog and Digital inputs such as VU+Peak, VU+Peak hold, Peak+Peak hold and VU only
Reference level (0dB) is selectable between +4dBu and 0dBu
Audio characteristics can be selected between the conventional VOICE mode and new MU-SIC mode for wider frequency range music source
UPC: 636827304832

Fostex RM-3 Specs

Speakers
Built-in Speakers
110 x 40 mm anti-magnetic cone speakers
Impedance
8 ohms
SPL
Output SPL: 84 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency Response
200 Hz to 20 kHz
Power Amplifier
Maximum Output
10 W x 2
Residual Noise
-50 dB or less (DIN AUDIO)
Distortion
Distortion Rate: 0.1% or less
Digital Input
Connector: XLR-3-31 type
Format: IEC 60958 (AES/EBU)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 to 96 kHz
Analog Input
Connector: For both XLR/ 1/4" (6.3 mm) TS phone
Rated Input Level: XLR (balanced) +4/0 dBV, TS phone (unbalanced): -10/-14 dBV
Input Impedance: 10 kOhms or more
Digital Through
Connector: XLR-3-31 type
Analog Through
Connector: XLR-3-31 type
1/4" (6.3 mm) TS phone
Headphones
Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo headphone output
Adapted Load Impedance: 16 ohms or more
Maximum Output: 20 mW+ 20 mW (32 ohms, 1 kHz)
Level Meters
Display: 2x 26 dot LED
Reference Level:
Digital: -20 dBFS
Analog: XLR: +4/0 dBu, TS phone:-10/-14 dBV
General
Power Consumption
10 W
Power
AC 100 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
18.9 x 1.7 x 11.2" (482 x 44 x 284 mm), including protruding parts
Weight
7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.945 x 15.748 x 7.716"

Fostex RM-3 Reviews

Sounds better than expected

By Jof
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2017-01-04

Still expensive for this level of audio quality but I understand to put a pair of speakers in a 1U box is challenging. And it does the job nicely.

Nice Product

By MORGAN M.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-04-25

My application isn't super demanding but we needed a way to hear our broadcast better in our media room. Unit did everything I wanted it to. Love that it is rackable. Was more than loud enough for my application.

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Will it accept trs 1/4" as input?

Will it accept trs 1/4" as input?
Asked by: James
Yes, the Fostex RM-3 Rackmount 20W Speaker System accepts both XLR and 1/4" TS analog input, as well as AES/EBU digital input.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-01-25

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Does it multi volt 100v - 240v?
Asked by: Shake
The Fostex RM-3 does feature a worldwide power supply.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

is this unit 12VDC POWERED SPEAKER?

is this unit 12VDC POWERED SPEAKER?
Asked by: Leonel
No it will need AC power (100v-240v)
Answered by: Marty
Date published: 2019-06-18
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