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DS-5 Digital Reference Monitor

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Overview

A versatile, active digital monitor with impressive accuracy.

The Roland DS-5 Digital Reference Monitor is designed for critical near-field studio work. This 45W bi-amplified monitor from Roland features an extremely flat frequency response and versatile EQ controls. AES/EBU, optical, and coaxial digital jacks with a 24-bit/192kHz digital signal path mean tight integration with your DAW, and make the DS-5 Monitor a perfect match for Roland's VS Series Digital Workstations. It also has analog XLR/TRS inputs; input select switch; trim knobs for LF and HF; right/left/mono assign; digital input switch; and a coaxial digital out/thru; plus fully shielded drivers and a redesigned cabinet with an advanced heatsink design.

Features

  • 2-way near-field monitor
  • 45W bi-amplified power (30W LF, 15W HF)
  • 5-1/4" polypropylene cone woofer
  • 3/4" soft dome tweeter
  • Bass-reflex cabinet
  • Compact design
  • 24-bit digital input
  • Up to 192 kHz sampling rate
  • Analog XLR/TRS, AES/EBU digital XLR, optical digital, coaxial digital inputs
  • AES/EBU coaxial digital thru/out
Specs

DS-5 Digital Reference Monitor Specifications:

  • Cabinet: 1/2" MDF; 5/8" MDF baffle
  • Frequency response: 78Hz-23kHz (+/-3 dB)
  • 7-1/4"W x 11-5/8"H x 10-9/16"D
  • 15 lbs., 14 oz
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