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YAMAHA MS-P7
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Yamaha MSP7 Studio - The next Studio-standard Monitor
Yamaha MSP7 Studio - From the 80s onward, the definitive near-field
monitor in most professional studios throughout the world were the
Yamaha NS10Ms. According to lore, a mix done a the NS10Ms would sound
pretty much the same on any system it was played on - very important in
the record making biz. Now, Yamaha carries on that tradition with the
MSP7 "Studio" monitors. The Yamaha MSP7 Studio has been designed with
serious monitoring in mind. Emphasis is on reference-quality
reproduction precision that lets you hear sonic details, rather than
flattering sound. The top-of-the-line MSP7 Studio Powered Monitor is
capable of delivering consistent quality and performance that you can
rely on in modern production environments. The MSP7 Studio can handle
any combination of digital and analog sources as well as stereo and
surround formats. Yamaha MSP7 - the new NS10M and then some!
Yamaha MSP7 Studio at a Glance:
- 80W/50W 6.5" bi-amped high quality studio monitor
- Low distortion magnetic shielding
- One-piece molded cabinet for smooth acoustic transfer
- Woofer and tweeter feature innovations for improved sound quality
- Balanced lines for maximum audio quality and rear panel trim controls
- Elegant Appearance
Advanced Bi-amp Design
There are a number of advantages to multi-amp speaker setups, but the
added cost and extra equipment required can make them impractical in
many situations. With the MSP7 Studio everything you need is built in -
all you have to do is supply the line-level input. The 6.5 inch cone
woofer is driven by an 80-watt power amplifier, while the 1 inch dome
tweeter has its own 50-watt power amplifier. In the MSP7 Studio this
particular power and driver combination results in the perfect balance
between the low-mid and high frequency ranges. No matter where the MSP7
Studio monitors are used, and with what sources or other audio gear,
you know that you're always receiving the benefits of a perfectly
matched power amplifier and speaker system. You'll hear the difference.
You'll also benefit from the convenience of not having to deal with
external amplifiers and cabling.
The frequency ranges are divided via a carefully designed electronic
crossover before the power amplifier inputs, featuring steep
30-dB/octave roll-off curves in both the low- and high-pass filters.
The steep roll-off minimizes inter-modulation between the frequency
bands at the crossover point, achieving significantly smoother, cleaner
crossover performance in the critical midrange. And the fact that the
crossover is a line level electronic design completely eliminates the
loss, distortion, and sometimes severe inter-modulation that are almost
unavoidable in conventional passive crossover networks driven by a
single power amplifier.
Magnetic Shielding
In today's production environment, which often includes computer and
video displays as well as a range of magnetic media, magnetic shielding
is essential. Conventional magnetic shielding schemes have the
unfortunate side effect of distorting the magnetic flux of the
speaker's critical magnetic circuit. The end result is distorted sound.
This obstacle was effectively overcome in the MSP7 Studio with a new
"advanced magnetic structure" that achieves effective shielding while
maintaining the integrity of the speaker's magnetic circuit for
significantly lower distortion as well as an improved definition.
One-piece Molded Enclosure with Rounded Baffle
Wood can be good, but synthetic materials have advanced to the point
where they offer some overwhelming advantages. In addition to the fact
that enclosures materials can be created with ideal density and
resonance characteristics, they can be molded to almost any shape with
precise tolerances. Where wood cabinets have glued joints that
interrupt the continuity of the enclosure, the thick-walled MSP7 Studio
cabinet is molded in one piece, resulting in smooth acoustic transfer
throughout the entire enclosure for superior reproduction precision.
One-piece molding also makes it possible to produce the large-radius
rounded baffle corners that help to maintain a natural wavefront and
minimize diffraction for a smoother, more uniform polar response, as
shown in the accompanying plots. Internal tweeter mounting also boosts
high-frequency performance by eliminating spurious resonance from the
tweeter frame.
Details that Define Superior Performance
The MSP7 Studio woofer and tweeter units feature some important design
innovations that contribute directly to improved sound quality. The
6.5-inch woofer, for example, features a specially treated
polypropylene cone with low damping rubber surrounds for exceptionally
smooth response. Low-reflection high rigidity die-cast magnesium
baskets both maximize mechanical precision while minimizing unwanted
coloration of the speaker's output. The 1-inch tweeters feature
titanium domes that offer the perfect combination of light weight and
rigidity for precise reproduction right up to 40kHz The tweeters have a
powerful magnetic circuit that results in extremely fast response for
crisp, natural transients, and are integrated with a waveguide that
achieves uniform high frequency dispersion of 120 degrees. But
precision manufacturing makes a huge contribution to performance as
well as basic materials and design. The slightest eccentricity in the
alignment of the tweeter domes and waveguides, for example, can
seriously affect performance. So can the alignment of the coils and
magnetic circuits. These are details that require a considerable
investment of energy and resources to do properly, and they are exactly
the details that make the MSP7 Studio the superior studio monitor that
it is.
Connectors and Controls
The MSP7 Studio features a balanced XLR-type connector for input. This
provides direct compatibility with professional gear and allows the use
of balanced lines for maximum audio quality even where long cable runs
are required. Rear-panel controls include a continuous input
sensitivity control, and trim switches that enable you to adjust the
bass and treble in four and three positions, respectively (+1.5 dB/0
dB/-1.5 dB/-3 dB at 50 Hz and +1.5 dB/0 dB/-1.5 dB at 10 /kHz), so that
the system's response to be quickly matched to the room. There's also a
low cut (FLAT, 80 Hz, 100 Hz) switch that is useful when the MSP7
Studio is used with the SW10 Studio subwoofer. The AC power cord is
removable for easy transportation and setup.
Elegant Appearance
The MSP7 Studio features a refined appearance that is a perfect match
for its outstanding monitor performance. It is in fact "functional
beauty" that results from an uncompromising approach to reproduction
quality. The elegant rounded baffle has been primarily designed for
superior dispersion characteristics, and is visually balanced by a
high-efficiency rounded heat sink on the rear panel. The integral
waveguide horn also contributes to outstanding sound while adding to
the speaker's visual appeal. Some speakers are designed to look good.
The MSP7 Studio has been designed throughout for superior sound, and
looks great as a result.
RSP: S$1799 Per Pair
Now: S$1390 Per Pair
MSP7 STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
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| GENERAL |
Type |
Biamp 2-way Powered Speaker |
| Crossover Frequency |
2.5 kHz
LF: 30dB/oct, HF: 30dB/oct |
| Overall Frequency Response |
45 Hz - 40 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Maximum Output Level |
106 dB, 1 m on Axis |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
218 x 330 x 235 mm |
| Weight |
12.2 kg |
| Magnetic Shielding |
Yes |
| SPEAKER SECTION |
Components |
LF |
6.5" cone |
| HF |
1.0" Titanium dome |
| Enclosure |
Type |
Bass-Reflex |
| Material |
PP |
| AMPLIFIER SECTION |
Output Power * |
LF |
80 W |
| THD = 0.05 %, RL = 4 Ω |
| HF |
50 W |
| THD = 0.05 %, RL = 6 Ω |
| S/N, IHF-A filter |
> 99 dB, LEVEL = Max |
| Input Sensitivity |
XLR-3-31 |
+4 dBu, LEVEL = Center
-6 dBu, LEVEL = Max |
| PHONE |
– |
| Input Connectors, Impedance |
XLR-3-31 (balanced), 10 kΩ |
| Output Connectors |
– |
| Controls |
LEVEL control |
31 Positions Detent type VR
(Min = -∞ Attenuation) |
| LOW CUT switch |
FLAT/80 Hz (12 dB/oct)/
100 Hz (12 dB/oct) |
| HIGH TRIM |
+1.5/0/-1.5 dB at 15 kHz |
| LOW TRIM |
+1.5/0/-1.5/-3 dB at 45 Hz |
| POWER SWITCH |
on/off |
| PHASE SWITCH |
– |
| LPF control |
– |
| Indicators |
LED |
Green: Power On
Red: Clipping |
| Power Consumption |
100 W
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MAINTENANCE
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