Adam A4V

Adam A4V

Active 2-Way Bass Reflex Nearfield Monitor

Precise, full-bodied sound in a compact form factor. Designed for small studios and immersive multi-speaker setups, the A Series A4V gives you access to detailed A Series sound for a wide range of different audio applications.

Designed for small studio spaces, short listening distances and immersive multi-speaker setups, the A4V monitor delivers precise, full-bodied sound in a compact size. This two-way speaker incorporates a 4-inch long-excursion woofer made from the same multilayer mineral fibers (MLM) as the other A-series speakers in addition to the classic X-ART tweeter. The built-in DSP-based sound customization features allow you to easily get the perfect sound for your space. With a frequency range of 53Hz to 42kHz, the A4V can accommodate a wide spectrum of audio applications, from podcast production to string quartet mixing, and is well suited to 5.1 and 7.1 setups.

Specifications

General Data

• Display: Front panel multi-color LED
• Cabinet Design: Dual front ported
• Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
• Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)
• Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 220 W, 10 W, 3.5 W
• AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Rating: 300 W max.
• Operating Conditions: -10° C to +45° C (+14° F to +113° F); <75 % RH, non-condensing
• Weight: 5.8 kg (12 lbs 13 oz)
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 268 mm x 158 mm x 220 mm (10 1/2″ x 6 1/4″ x 8 5/8“)
• Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)
• Delivery Contents: A4V loudspeaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide

Audio Input Connectors

• Analog: XLR, RCA
• Input Impedance: 9 kOhm / 3.3 kOhm
• Max. Input Level: +19 dBu

Amplification

• Woofer
  • Amplifier Type: PWM
  • Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 110 W
  • RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 90 W
• Tweeter
  • Amplifier Type: Class A/B
  • Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 20 W
  • RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 15 W

Control Options [via Network]

• Networking Connector: RJ45
• Connection Type: Ethernet
• Communication Protocol: OCA using standard IP data
• Control Software: A Control (Windows and MacOS available)
• Room Adaption Options: Backplate, Extended, Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration
• Advanced Room Adaptation: 6 x PEQ, Level, Delay
• Third-party Calibration Compatibility: Import from Sonarworks SoundID Reference

Acoustics

• Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 58 Hz – 41 kHz
• Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 52 Hz – 45 kHz
• Maximum SPL per speaker at 1 m: 100 dB SPL
• Crossover Frequencies: 3.0 kHz

Drivers

• Woofer
  • Basket Diameter: 4″
  • Voice Coil Diameter: 1″ (25 mm)
  • Cone Material: MLM
• Tweeter
  • Type: X-ART
  • Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
  • Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 2″ (56 mm)
  • Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1
  • Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
  • Waveguide: HPS (rotatable)
  • Waveguide Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 70° vertical

Signal Processing

• AD converter: 24-bit
• Internal sample rate: 96 kHz
• Delay range, resolution: 0 – 10 ms, 0.1 ms
• Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters

Control Options [via Backplate]

• Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu = 100 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting
• Level: -12 dB to +12 dB
• Input Selection: Balanced, unbalanced
• Voicings: Pure, UNR
• Room Adaption:
  • Bass: +2, 0, -2, -4 dB
  • Desk: 0, -2, -4 dB
  • Presence: +1, 0, -1 dB
  • Treble: +1.5, 0, -1.5 dB