DS-8/-7/-5

Bi-Amp Monitors
A High Quality Monitor for Professional Mixing Environments
The DS-8/-7/-5 are Rolands flagship two-way active digital reference monitors, offering superb sound quality with precise imaging and low coloration. They are ideally suited for critical listening in professional, project, and home studios, fixed and mobile broadcast facilities, or any other recording environment where professional sound quality and accuracy are essential during playback.
Each of the DS-Series monitors exhibit excellent stereo imaging and a consistent flat frequency response in near-field listening environments. The 24-bit (up to) 192 kHz digital specification produces a smooth response that decreases the chance of ear fatigue during extended critical-listening sessions. The result is a rich sound field with desirable spatial characteristic.
The DS-Series efficient heat sink power amplifier is fully compatible with new IEC60065 safety standards. The power switch is built into the front panel for optimum convenience. A newly designed shielded cabinet helps eliminate interference in TV, radio and other recording environments where speakers are placed in close proximity to video monitors and computer screens.
Accurate Monitoring For A True Mix
Efficient Power with a New Cabinet Design
There are three DS-Series models, each designed to fit into a variety of recording environments, from project to professional studios. The DS-5 is a 45-watt, 5-inch two-way system; the DS-7 is a 60-watt 6.5-inch two-way system; and the DS-8 is a 120-watt, 8-inch two-way system. Each model features XLR inputs for AES/EBU compatibility and coaxial I/O for integration into digital recording and workstation environments such as Rolands VS Series Digital Workstations.

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System 2-Way Bi-Amplified Monitor s Enclosure Bass-reflex type s Cabinet DS-8: 3/4" MDF (Baffle: 1" MDF), DS-7: 5/8" MDF (Baffle: 3/4" MDF), DS-5: 1/2" MDF (Baffle: 5/8" MDF) s LF Driver DS-8: 200 mm (8") Polypropylene cone type (magnetically shielded), DS-7: 160 mm (6-1/2") Polypropylene cone type (magnetically shielded), DS-5: 130 mm (5-1/4") Polypropylene cone type (magnetically shielded) s HF Driver DS-8: 25 mm (1") Soft dome type (magnetically shielded), DS-7: 19 mm (3/4") Soft dome type (magnetically shielded), DS-5: 19 mm (3/4") Soft dome type (magnetically shielded) s Frequency Response DS-8: 58 Hz to 24 kHz (+/-3 dB), DS-7: 68 Hz to 23 kHz (+/-3 dB), DS-5: 78 Hz to 23 kHz (+/-3 dB) s Crossover Frequency DS-8: 2.3 kHz (active fourth order), DS-7: 2.7 kHz (active fourth order), DS-5: 3.3 kHz (active fourth order) s LF Amplifier Power DS-8: 80 W, DS-7: 40 W, DS-5: 30 W s HF Amplifier Power DS-8: 40 W, DS-7: 20 W, DS-5: 15 W s Analog Input Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms), Input Impedance: 20 k (Balanced/Unbalanced) s Digital Input Format: Conformity with AES/EBU and IEC60958, Sample Rate: 32 kHz to 192 kHz (automatically) (de-emphasis: OFF),
Superb sound quality with balanced energy output for critical listening Newly designed cabinet with bi-amplified circuit that produces no out of phase characteristics 24-bit digital input with up to 192 kHz sampling rate
XLR, coaxial, and optical digital inputs; AES/EBU and S/PDIF format Compact design, with three models to fit a variety of mixing environments Newly designed heat sink and front-panel power switch; compatible new IEC60065 safety standards
Word Length: 24-bit, D/A Converter: 24-bit s Controls LEVEL Knob, LF TRIM Knob, HF TRIM Knob, INPUT SELECT SW (Analog In/Digital In), ASSIGN SW (Right/L+R/Left), DIGITAL INPUT SELECT SW (AES/EBU / Optical / Coaxial), POWER SW s Indicators POWER, DIGITAL IN s Connectors ANALOG INPUT (XLR / 1/4 inch TRS phone type), DIGITAL INPUT (XLR), DIGITAL INPUT (Optical), DIGITAL INPUT (Coaxial), DIGITAL THRU OUT (Coaxial) s Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 220V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60Hz) s Power Consumption DS-8: 125 W, DS-7: 75 W, DS-5: 55 W s Dimensions DS-8: 254 (W) x 367 (D) x 406 (H) mm / 10 (W) x 14-1/2 (D) x 16 (H) inches, DS-7: 209 (W) x 306.5 (D) x 336 (H) mm / 8-1/4 (W) x 12-1/8 (D) x 13-1/4 (H) inches, DS-5: 184 (W) x 267.6 (D) x 295 (H) mm / 7-1/4 (W) x 10-9/16 (D) x 11-5/8 (H) inches s Weight DS-8: 17.2 kg / 37 lbs 15 oz, DS-7: 9.7 kg / 21 lbs 7 oz, DS-5: 7.2 kg/15 lbs 14 oz s Accessories Owners Manual, Power Cord * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms * Specifications are subject to change without notice.