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Adam Professional Audio S3V Active Three-Way 9" Midfield Studio Monitor (Vertical, Single)

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Adam Professional Audio S3V Active Three-Way 9" Midfield Studio Monitor (Vertical, Single)
Key Features
  • 9" HexaCone Woofer
  • 4" Dome/Cone Hybrid Midrange Driver
  • S-ART Tweeter with HPS Waveguide
  • 500W PWM (Class D) Woofer Amplifier
The S3V from Adam Professional Audio is an active studio reference monitor designed for vertical orientation in medium-sized or smaller control rooms. Capable of delivering 850W RMS of cumulative amp power, it features a 9” HexaCone woofer, 4” dome/cone hybrid midrange driver, and handmade folded-ribbon tweeter. The waveguides, Adam-designed mid- and high-range propagation systems (MPS and HPS), ensure a wide, stable sweet spot.
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Adam Professional Audio S3V Overview

The S3V from Adam Professional Audio is an active studio reference monitor designed for vertical orientation in medium-sized or smaller control rooms. Capable of delivering 850W RMS of cumulative amp power, it features a 9” HexaCone woofer, 4” dome/cone hybrid midrange driver, and handmade folded-ribbon tweeter. The waveguides, Adam-designed mid- and high-range propagation systems (MPS and HPS), ensure a wide, stable sweet spot.

Developed for transparency, the S3V’s frequency response is an impressive 32 Hz – 50 kHz. A multitude of DSP options, from equalization to delay, are provided for tailoring the monitor to the room and to personal preferences. The back panel features an OLED display and a push-button/rotary encoder to allow modification of parameters. Connect a computer to the USB Type-A jack for convenient remote access to all the S3V’s settings.

Two inputs, balanced analog and AES3 digital, are available via XLR jacks. An XLR AES3 output is provided to route digital signal to the second monitor, necessary for correct digital signal flow. Vary input sensitivity and output level as needed. Load and save voicing presets for quick configuration of monitor options. If further tonal adjustments are desired, there is a 6-band parametric EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters. Use up to 5 ms of delay for timing adjustments.

Adam S Series monitors, custom-developed with no off-the-shelf components, are handmade in Berlin according to strict manufacturing tolerances.

  • 9" ELE (Extended Linear Excursion) HexaCone woofer
  • Redesigned bass reflex tubes minimize resonance and signal loss
  • 4" carbon composite DCH (Dome/Cone Hybrid) midrange driver
  • Aluminum MPS (Midrange Propagation System) waveguide
  • S-ART folded ribbon tweeter with aluminum HPS (High-frequency Propagation System) waveguide
  • 850W RMS cumulative power via three amplifiers
  • 500W PWM (Class D) woofer amp
  • 300W PWM (Class D) midrange amp
  • 50W Class A/B tweeter amp
  • 32 Hz - 50 kHz frequency response
  • Low harmonic distortion
  • Adjustable input sensitivity and output level
  • 6-band parametric equalizer with HPF and LPF filters
  • Variable delay for timing adjustment
  • XLR analog and AES3 digital inputs
  • USB Type-A for remote access via computer

Adam Professional Audio S3V Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 3-Way
Total Power Output
850 W RMS
Tweeter
1x 2" / 50.8 mm Ribbon
Midrange
1x 4" / 10 cm Composite Dome/Cone Hybrid
Voice Coil: 2.4" / 60 mm
Woofer
1x 9" / 22.3 cm HexaCone Cone
Voice Coil: 2" / 50 mm
Frequency Range
32 Hz to 50 kHz
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (48 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output
Network I/O
No
Wireless
No
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex/Ported, Shielded
Total Power Output
850 W RMS
Drivers
Tweeter
1x 2" / 50.8 mm Ribbon
Midrange
1x 4" / 10 cm Composite Dome/Cone Hybrid
Voice Coil: 2.4" / 60 mm
Woofer
1x 9" / 22.3 cm HexaCone Cone
Voice Coil: 2" / 50 mm
Amplifiers
HF: 50 W Class-AB
MF: 300 W Class-D
LF: 500 W Class-D
Performance
Frequency Range
32 Hz to 50 kHz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
124 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.4%
Maximum Input Level
+24 dBu
Signal Processing
EQ
1x HF Shelf
1x LF Shelf
Crossover Frequency
Low-Pass: 250 Hz
High-Pass: 3 kHz
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (48 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output
Network I/O
No
USB
1x USB-B (Remote)
Wireless
No
Power
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
550 W (Maximum)
Physical
Color
Black
Monitor Orientation
Vertical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
11.5 x 21.1 x 15" / 293 x 536 x 380 mm
Weight
55.0 lb / 24.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
61.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
28 x 19 x 16.5"

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