Yamaha MSP3 Powered Desktop Monitor

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The Yamaha MSP3 is a powered desktop monitor with a built-in 20-watt amplifier and Yamaha's Waveguide Technology.

The MSP3 Powered Monitor Speaker is a 2-way powered monitor speaker system that delivers quality audio and excellent cost performance. Designed for use in personal music production systems, each unit features a built-in 20-watt amplifier that drives both the 10cm (4 in.) cone and 2.2cm (7/8 in.) tweeter. To facilitate connection with a variety of audio sources, each monitor is equipped with a balanced XLR input, for direct compatibility with professional equipment, a balanced phone jack input and an unbalanced RCA jack input. The MSP3 also features separate volume controls for the Line 1 (RCA jack) input and Line 2 (XLR/phone) input plus High and Low tone controls for sound tailoring.

The enclosure is a bass-reflex type that also incorporates Yamaha's Waveguide Technology for uniform dispersion of the tweeter's high frequencies. Magnetic shielding and compact size allows the monitors to be placed near any type of audio, video or computer equipment. The monitor can also be attached to a mic stand with the optional BMS10A Mic Stand Adapter.

Features:

- Compact, 2-way powered monitor system
- Built-in 20-watt amplifier
- 2 Line inputs
- Balanced XLR, balanced phone jack and unbalanced RCA jack inputs for versatile connectivity
- High and Low tone controls for sound tailoring
- Separate Line 1 and Line 2 level controls
- Waveguide technology delivers broad, uniform dispersion of high frequencies for optimum.
- Magnetic shielding
- Mic stand mountable with optional BMS10A read more Mic Stand Adapter
- Excellent cost performance

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Components:
LF: 10cm (4 in.) cone
HF: 2.2cm (7/8 in.) Tweeter

Enclosure: Bass-reflex Type

Output power: 20W

Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance:
Line 1: -10dB / 10k
Line 2: +4dB /10k

Input Connectors:
Line 1: RCA pin unbalanced
Line 2: XLR balanced or Phone balanced

Controls Level Control: Line 1 & Line 2

Tone Control: Low, High

Power SW: On/Off

Power Requirement: US & Canadian Models AC120V 60Hz

Power Consumption: 30W

Type: 2-way powered speaker

Crossover Frequency: 4kHz

Overall Frequency Response: 65Hz-22kHz

Maximum SPL: 98dB (1m)

Dimensions (W X H X D): 144 x 236 x 167 mm (5-11/16 in. x 9-5/16 in. x 6-9/16 in.)

Weight: 3.7kg (8.16 lbs)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (43 ratings)
Submitted September 17, 2004 by a customer from joeljupp.com

"not too bad. check out cymbolicsound.com for samples of mixes that i have done w/ these."

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
The sound is accurate, as studio monitors should, but they are a bit small. I guess that's just my own opinion, but oh well. Bass response is a bit on the low end. I turn the bass all the way up, so that my final mixes don't sound wacked out. SOMETIMES, these really shine. Maybe I just like bigger speakers in general. For studio monitors, I bet they rock. This is my first experience with monitors; in the past, I just mixed on a home stereo. PEOPLE SAY THAT THE MIX OF MY NEW CD IS WAY BETTER, SO MAYBE YOU SHOULD JUST IGNORE MY NEGATIVE COMMENTS!!! heh. Just listen to them yourself.
Features
I do like the outputs/inputs a lot. I like the flexibility of these, so that I can hook up my computer, sound board, or external sound card. I liked that. I wish it would they would have a headphone jack, but hey, you can't have everything.
Quality
Cool.
Value
A bit high for the product.
Manufacturer Support
Works fine.
The Wow Factor
Hm. Not too sexy.

Musical Background:

independent

Musical Style:

synth rock
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