DYNAUDIO BM5 mkIII 7 Inch Tow Way Active Studio User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- DYNAUDIO
Table of Contents
BM5 mkIII User manual
Setup and Operation
Overview-rear panel
Correct setup and connections is essential to achieve optimal performance from
your monitors. Please follow
Power On/Off switch
AC Power Input
Balanced analog input (XLR)
Unbalanced analog input (RCA)
Power Mode switch
Remote
Filter switches
High Pass
LF – Low filter setting
Setting up
1/2. Power on/off switch / AC power in
Before switching on, make sure Mains Voltage matches your area’s mains voltage
specification.
3. Balanced analog input
Audio Input is via a female XLR connector. The input is electronically balanced with the following connection
- Unbalanced analog input (RCA)
Unbalanced Input via RCA. If your audio source doesn’t have a balanced output, use the RCA input connection
For best results always use an only good quality screened cables and connectors.
Switches
On the rear of the monitor, you will find six switches for setting up the monitor for optimum performance in de
5. Power mode switch
ON: The speaker is active and ready to play.
ON/SLEEP: After if no input signal has been present on the input for 20 minutes the speaker enters the “Sleep
6. Remote
Usually, active speakers are at a max level all the time. By connecting the Dynaudio External Volume control,
7. Filter switches
LF
This switch controls the bass gain level using shelf-type EQ. The level can be set to +2 dB, 0 dB or -2 dB.
This filter is used to adjust for the proximity of boundaries, so if positioned close to a wall or corner, use the -2
MF
This switch sets a notch filter, used to compensate for the acoustic effect of a console.
HF
This switch controls the Treble level and it is used to match the high end of the monitor to your other electr
HP
This switch sets the lower cut-off frequency of the monitor. It is used to match the monitor to a subwoofer.
8. Level trim
Use this switch to match the sensitivity of the BM5 mkIII monitor to your source.
High-output Source
If your source has a high output, set switch to the -10 position to reduce sensitivity by 10 dB.
Low-output source
If your source has a low output, set switch to the +4 position to gain 4 dB more sensitivity.
Protection
The BM5 mkIII monitor has several built-in protection systems to reduce the risk of hazard or damage due
Both power amplifiers have thermal protection. This activates if a problem should occur, and helps protect
The woofer channel has a built-in limiter that protects the woofer unit from too much excursion. It works by
Positioning
The BM5 mkIII is designed as a precision near-field monitor and can be equally well used in both stereo an
It can be placed on stands or on the meter bridge of a console provided that the meter bridge is sufficiently s
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