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.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty    9" HexaCone Woofer    4" Dome/Cone Hybrid Midrange Driver    S-ART Tweeter with HPS Waveguide    500W PWM (Class D) Woofer Amplifier    300W PWM (Class D) Midrange Amplifier    50W Class A/B Tweeter Amplifier    32 Hz - 50 kHz Frequency Response    Adjustable Input Sensitivity and Output    6-Band Equalizer with HPF/LPF Filters    XLR Analog and Digital Inputs

• 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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this feed to my monitors? I don't have a sub ouput on my interface but want to add a subwoofer. What is the satellite output used for? Is that for my monitors that I want to daisy chain off of this sub??

A: Yes. You would connect your interface outputs to the Sub Inputs then Satelite Out to your speakers,

Q: 2. I assume these monitors cannot be used in the vertical orientation?

A: The A8H's waveguides can be rotated, allowing them to be used either horizontally or vertically.

Q: 3. what is the ohm ratings for these speakers?

A: The input impedance rating for the Adam Professional Audio T8V T-Series Active Nearfield Monitor is listed as 10 kOhm / 20 kOhm.

Q: 4. Because this active monitor has DSP technology, will there be a delay from the signal going in to the sound coming out?

A: The SC204 is designed to process audio with undetectable latency.

Q: 5. The pictures don't show an XLR or 1/4" input jack, but the specs say there is one...where is it?

A: The XLR-1/4" combo jack is not shown in the photos we have posted. It is located on the back of the speaker, on the lower right side. I was able to find a photo on Neumann's website which shows the XLR-1/4" combo jack labeled as #14: https://static-neumann.s3.amazonaws.com/img/3060/x2_desktop_KH80DSPAG_Features.jpg

Q: 6. Can these speakers be run directly off of a PC? If so, how do you connect them as the pictures show connections I have not used before.

A: The CMS 50 is a professional studio monitoring speaker and thus has connections typically found only in professional equipment. To integrate it with a computer, which would normally feature a 3.5mm stereo output, you would need a special cable (KOSMYCM2XM03) along with two extension cables (KOM4003, KOM4006) possibly 3-6 feet; your choice. But to maximize performance, I would advise you to invest in nice USB audio converter like the RME ADI-2 Pro, as it will heighten your listening experience by providing a pristine audio signal not available in standard run of the mill computer audio cards.

Q: 7. are there two monitors or one included?

A: Only one monitor is included at the $499 price. I have two and have no complaints.

Q: 8. Can I use it as desktop speakers?

A: Yes. These will work on a desktop. Isolation pads are usually a good option to ensure the desk does not resonate with the speakers. I would recommend using an audio interface for the best sound out of a computer, but a cable like this can be a less costly solution to output sound from a computer: https://bhpho.to/3yudNDe

Q: 9. What is the A/D Converter for?

A: Because these monitors have DSP (Digital Signal Processors,) a high quality 24 bit/192 kHz A/D converter from Burr-Brown assures a pristine signal to the DSP section. The PWM-amplifiers are directly connected to the DSP section, so no additional conversion is necessary. This guarantees an extreme reliability.

Q: 10. how would the adam a3x sound with this instead of the 7?

A: This would compliment the Adam A3X studio monitors, which go down to 60 Hz. This subwoofer has a frequeny range of 28 Hz to 300 Hz.