Sonodyne SM200AK (pair)

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2 way active monitor 8" woofer 1" tweeter

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The New SM 200Ak is 2 way studio reference monitor with exceptional frequency bandwidth and sound pressure level making it an ideal solution for broadcast, and professional studios.

The SM 200Ak enclosure combines the best of two worlds: wood and aluminum. The sturdy aluminum die cast baffle ensures that the 8" Kevlar LF and the 1" metal dome HF are firmly mounted and vibration is minimized. Additionally the curved edges of this solid baffle also minimizes diffraction. This baffle also features an integral waveguide for the HF, resulting in precise imaging and exceptional on and off axis response.

The inbuilt low distortion amplifier module continuously provides 150 watt to the LF and 100 watt to the HF and feature room compensating bass and treble tilts useful in difficult acoustical environments.

The SM 200Ak has both wall mount and stand mount options, and has lockable XLR input and link.

Tech Specs

DESCRIPTION	2 way active monitor
TRANSDUCER COMPLEMENTS	LF: Magnetically shielded 8" Kevlar cone woofer in die-cast chassis HF: Magnetically shielded 1" metal dome tweeter with customised waveguide
ENCLOSURE TYPE	Vented, through rear firing aerodynamic port
SYSTEM
OVERALL FREQ. RESPONSE	40 Hz ~ 22 kHz (+/- 2 dB)
USABLE FREQ. RESPONSE	35 Hz ~ 30 kHz (- 10 dB)
MAX. LONG TERM SPL, HALF SPACE	112 dB
HOR. BEAM WIDTH	92 deg. (avg. between 5~20 kHz)
VERT. BEAM WIDTH	73 deg. (avg. between 5~20 kHz)
THD (@95 dB SPL)	50 Hz ~ 200 Hz < 3% > 200 Hz < 1%
AMP & CROSSOVER
AMP POWER BEFORE CLIPPING	LF: 150 W, HF: 100 W
S/N RATIO (AT UNITY GAIN)	> 90 dB, referred to full output
AMP THD @ RATED POWER	< 0.04 %
INPUT	Fully balanced through XLR sockets
INPUT LEVEL FOR 90 dB SPL AT 1M	- 22 dBU
GAIN CTRL. RANGE	+/- 6 dB with respect to U position
VOL. CTRL. RANGE	> 70 dB
CMRR	> 65 dB
CROSSOVER	4th order Linkwitz Riley, 1.7 kHz
BASS TILT	-2 dB, -4 dB, -6 dB @ 100 Hz
BASS ROLL-OFF	70 Hz, 6 dB/ octave
TREBLE TILT	- 2 dB @ 15 kHz
CONTROLS: FRONT	Power switch and vol. control
CONTROLS: REAR	Gain control, 4 DIP switches for bass/ treble tilts & bass roll-off
INDICATOR	Power ON/OFF
PROTECTION	Over current, overheat, RFI, switch on/off transients
POWER REQ.	230 V AC, +/-10%, 50 Hz; 115V optional
POWER CONSUMP.	400 VA Max.
MECHANICAL
CABINET MATERIAL	Die-cast aluminum front baffle with 15 mm MDF sides
FINISH	Black texture
DIM. (W x H x D)	314 x 430 x 322 mm
NET WEIGHT	18 Kg
MOUNTING OPTIONS	Floor stand, wall mount

First run

I recently had the opportunity to take a pair of 200's away for a 3 day mixing sojourn. I had my usual reference monitors (Dynaudio BM6-A's) but thought it'd be worthwhile checking the mixes on a bigger & hopefully fuller system. The 200's did not disappoint! I was really impressed with the overall extension & even-ess of the bottom end & the imaging afforded by the detailed high's. At first, I was a concerned about the forward sounding mid but soon came to realise this provided great clarity in this critical region without it being fatiguing at all. Different to my benchmark but I came to like that & it'd take a while to 'recalibrate' when switching back.
With a new mix room nearly complete, the question is not whether to get Sonodyne's, but rather whether to get the 200's or the 300's!
Great value for money IMHO :D

From: Dean Edwards | Date: 27/10/2012 10:47 PM

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