User Manual

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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the AV42 professional desktop multimedia audio monitors. Recording engineers and
producers in studios from all around the world rely on M-Audio monitors. Now, with the AV42 monitors, you can enjoy
the same professional standard of audio quality right on your desktop.
The AV42 has been designed and tested by veteran audio engineers to meet your needs in a desktop audio
monitoring environment. Custom-tuned cabinets, optimized speaker design, and advanced crossover technology
deliver the best sound you can get in monitors this size. AV42 delivers great audio experiences from your music and
multimedia applications. The AV42 monitor is self-powered, directly accepting a line-level signal from a variety of
sources.
Box Contents
• (2) AV42 Monitors
• Acoustic/Traction Pads
• Power Cable (standard IEC)
• Stereo 1/8” cable
• 1/8” to stereo RCA cable
• Speaker Wire
• User Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product
registration, visit m-audio.com.
For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.
Features
1. Woofer: The woofer unit is 4" in diameter. It includes a high-
temperature voice coil and 4" polypropylene treated paper cone.
The woofer delivers balanced mid- and low-frequency response.
2. Tweeter: By employing a specially developed 1" silk cone, the
tweeter can deliver an extremely natural response. It minimizes
resonance by adapting a unique internal damping technology.
3. Bass Reflex Port: The hole in the rear panel is a bass reflex
port. It is designed to discharge very low frequency signals and
enhance the overall bass response.
4. Enclosure: Along with the other components, the AV42's
enclosure plays an important role. In order to provide more
stable performance, we used a special medium-density
fiberboard (MDF) and unique interior reinforcement designed to
absorb vibration and minimize distortion. Additionally, our
innovative speaker monitor cabinet includes carefully placed
acoustic material that makes the AV42 sound much bigger than
it is—resulting in a smooth, natural bass response.
5. Stereo Auxiliary Input and Headphone Output: For maximum
flexibility, we have included a stereo “Aux” input which allows
you to plug in a secondary audio source (such as your portable
music player) in addition to the main RCA inputs. The volume
control works on all inputs simultaneously. Additionally, there is
a stereo headphone output next to the “Aux” jack that mutes the
sound coming out of the speakers and redirects it to your
headphones.
6. Volume Control: Use the volume control to set the output sound pressure from the AV42 to proper levels as required.
7. Speaker Wire Input/Output: Connect your speaker wire from the speaker wire output to the speaker wire input.
8. RCA Inputs: Use RCA cables (sold separately) to connect an external sound source to these inputs.
9. Power Switch: Use this switch to power the monitor on or off.
10. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here.
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