Adam Audio D3V, 3.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitor - Black

The Adam Audio D3V, 3.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitor - Black is a fully active desktop monitoring system that stays true to ADAM Audio’s industrial design heritage and features the iconic AMT tweeters. Each pair features 3.5” aluminum woofers and a ferrite magnet system, driven by an astonishing 240 W total system amplification. Dual-sided 3.5” passive radiators bolster bass frequencies and allow the D3V to extend down to 45 Hz.

Equipped with a USB-C input and two balanced TRS sockets, D3V offers high-quality digital and analogue connections. Streamlined controls include a multi-function volume knob, intuitive room compensation switches and a multi-color status indicator. The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands as well as in-built threaded mic stand mounting points (3/8″) for perfect positioning in any environment.

Explore the Technology

ADAM Audio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation for the innovations that we have established in the field of loudspeaker technology. Here you can explore the technology of the D3V.

D-ART 1.5" Hand-Folded Tweeter

The D3V utilizes a 1.5” D-ART tweeter so that customers can enjoy precise and unfatiguing high frequency reproduction.

USB-C & Balanced Analog Inputs

The D3V offers a direct plug’n’play USB-C connection to computers, mobiles, and tablets. Traditional ¼” TRS inputs are also included.

DSP Room Adaption

The D3V features DSP-powered 3-way switches to address common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement.

3.5” Woofers & Dual-Sided Passive Radiators

Partnering with the D-ART system, the D3V utilizes 3.5” woofers, a ferrite magnet system and passive radiators for the low frequencies.

One Button Control

The D3V’s multi-function volume control allows users to quickly access the common functions that make life that little bit easier.

Monitor Stands & Mounting Options

Detachable feet are included as standard, plus users will find a 3/8” mic stand mounting point on the underside.

Product Specifications:

Display: Front panel multi-color LED

Color: Black

Cabinet Design: Dual passive radiator

Cabinet Material: PC-ABS

Mounting options: Flat on desk or loudspeaker stand (angled 15 degrees upwards on desk using supplied foot), threaded insert (3/8″) on the bottom of the cabinet for microphone stand.

Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 60 W, 5 W, 0.3 W

AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Rating: 60 W max.

Operating Conditions: -10° C to +45° C (+14° F to +113° F); <70% RH, non-condensing 

Delivery Contents: D3V primary loudspeaker, D3V secondary loudspeaker, USB-C cable with USB-A adapter, connection cable (2 m), power cable, power block, Quick Start Guide.

Audio Connectors:

Analog: TRS

Input Impedance: 47 kOhm

Max. Input Level: +9 dBu

Digital: USB Type C

Digital Audio Signal: Class-compliant USB 1.1

Headphones output connector: 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack

Headphones output impedance: 32 Ohm

Amplification:

Woofer:

Amplifier Type: PWM

Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 80 W

RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 70 W

Tweeter:

Amplifier Type: PWM

Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 40 W

RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 2 x 30 W

Control Options:

Input sensitivity: 0 dBu = 88 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting

Level: Front panel knob controls loudspeaker and headphone outputs over the range -∞ dB to +6 dB

Front panel knob press functions: Mute, standby, input select, channel swap, firmware update mode

Input selection: Analog, USB-C

Channel Order: Normal, L/R swapped

Backplate Room Adaption: Yes

Position (Bass): 0, -3, -6 dB

Desk (Low-mid and Mid): 0, -3, -6 dB and 0, -2, -4 dB

Room Acoustics (Treble): 0, -1.5, -3 dB

Acoustics:

Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 48 – 22.6 kHz

Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 45 – 23.2 kHz

Crossover Frequencies: 4.0 kHz

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 94 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 97 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 80 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 84 dB SPL

Max peak SPL in full space at 1 m with IEC-weighted noise (full range / 80 Hz bass managed): 98 dB SPL

Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space: 103 dB SPL

Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (bass managed): 106 dB SPL

Drivers:

Woofer:

Basket Diameter: 3.5″

Voice Coil Diameter: 1″ (25 mm)

Cone Material: Single-piece aluminium

Passive Radiator Basket Diameter: 2 x 3.5″

Tweeter:

Type: D-ART

Diaphragm Area: 2.8-inch² (1800 mm²)

Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 1.9″ (48 mm)

Velocity Transform Ratio: 5 to 1

Diaphragm Weight: 0.085 g

Tweeter Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 120° vertical

Signal Processing:

AD converter: 24-bit (via TRS inputs)

USB bit depth: 16-bit (via USB-C input)

Internal sample rate: 48 kHz

Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters

Weight (excl. feet): 7 lbs.

Dimensions (H x W x D): (7 7/8″” x 4 1/2″” x 5 7/8″”, 9 1/2″”)” Inches

Shipping Weight: 9 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 8 Inches