The S3V from Adam Professional Audio is an active studio reference monitor designed for vertical orientation in medium-sized or smaller control rooms. Capable of delivering 850W RMS of cumulative amp power, it features a 9” HexaCone woofer, 4” dome/cone hybrid midrange driver, and handmade folded-ribbon tweeter. The waveguides, Adam-designed mid- and high-range propagation systems (MPS and HPS), ensure a wide, stable sweet spot.

Developed for transparency, the S3V’s frequency response is an impressive 32 Hz – 50 kHz. A multitude of DSP options, from equalization to delay, are provided for tailoring the monitor to the room and to personal preferences. The back panel features an OLED display and a push-button/rotary encoder to allow modification of parameters. Connect a computer to the USB Type-A jack for convenient remote access to all the S3V’s settings.

Two inputs, balanced analog and AES3 digital, are available via XLR jacks. An XLR AES3 output is provided to route digital signal to the second monitor, necessary for correct digital signal flow. Vary input sensitivity and output level as needed. Load and save voicing presets for quick configuration of monitor options. If further tonal adjustments are desired, there is a 6-band parametric EQ with high-pass and low-pass filters. Use up to 5 ms of delay for timing adjustments.

Adam S Series monitors, custom-developed with no off-the-shelf components, are handmade in Berlin according to strict manufacturing tolerances.

9" HexaCone Woofer    4" Dome/Cone Hybrid Midrange Driver    S-ART Tweeter with HPS Waveguide    500W PWM (Class D) Woofer Amplifier    300W PWM (Class D) Midrange Amplifier    50W Class A/B Tweeter Amplifier    32 Hz - 50 kHz Frequency Response    Adjustable Input Sensitivity and Output    6-Band Equalizer with HPF/LPF Filters    XLR Analog and Digital Inputs

• 9" ELE (Extended Linear Excursion) HexaCone woofer
• Redesigned bass reflex tubes minimize resonance and signal loss
• 4" carbon composite DCH (Dome/Cone Hybrid) midrange driver
• Aluminum MPS (Midrange Propagation System) waveguide
• S-ART folded ribbon tweeter with aluminum HPS (High-frequency Propagation System) waveguide
• 850W RMS cumulative power via three amplifiers
• 500W PWM (Class D) woofer amp
• 300W PWM (Class D) midrange amp
• 50W Class A/B tweeter amp
• 32 Hz - 50 kHz frequency response
• Low harmonic distortion
• Adjustable input sensitivity and output level
• 6-band parametric equalizer with HPF and LPF filters
• Variable delay for timing adjustment
• XLR analog and AES3 digital inputs
• USB Type-A for remote access via computer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which do you recommend 8240APM or 8040BPM? ( I'm not mixing engineer. It's for my own project from composing to mastering by myself.?

A: the genelec 8040b i bought a pair and it was the best decision of my whole life the sound is flat but is the real sound obviously you need to start to fix your room with auralex and accoustic things

Q: 2. what is the ohm ratings for these speakers?

A: The input impedance rating for the Adam Professional Audio T8V T-Series Active Nearfield Monitor is listed as 10 kOhm / 20 kOhm.

Q: 3. What cables would I need to connect these speakers to my iMac?

A: You can use BH #RORCC15352XM, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1376960-REG/roland_rcc_15_352xm_black_series_balanced_interconnect.html Or BH #PRISPM2PM10, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/134995-REG/Pro_Co_Sound_IPBQ2Q_10_Insert_Y_Cable_1_4_Male.html

Q: 4. Can this feed to my monitors? I don't have a sub ouput on my interface but want to add a subwoofer. What is the satellite output used for? Is that for my monitors that I want to daisy chain off of this sub??

A: Yes. You would connect your interface outputs to the Sub Inputs then Satelite Out to your speakers,

Q: 5. The pictures don't show an XLR or 1/4" input jack, but the specs say there is one...where is it?

A: The XLR-1/4" combo jack is not shown in the photos we have posted. It is located on the back of the speaker, on the lower right side. I was able to find a photo on Neumann's website which shows the XLR-1/4" combo jack labeled as #14: https://static-neumann.s3.amazonaws.com/img/3060/x2_desktop_KH80DSPAG_Features.jpg

Q: 6. What is the best way to attach this to my MBP? I'm doing video editing and I don't have any Mixers / USB audio interface stuff. I just have the 1/8 inch headphone jack....

A: You can use a cable to connect from the headphone jack in your Mac Book Pro to the back of this monitor. However your audio will sound nicer if you intergrade a audio interface to the setup. The cable you will need to connect two of the Genelecs to the computer is in the link bellow. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1102499-REG/hosa_technology_hmx_010y_1_8_stereo_mini_to.html

Q: 7. Does it come with the speaker grates?

A: Sorry, grates are not included.

Q: 8. do each of the pair of speakers need do be connected to the computer by individual USBs in order to have remote access?

A: They do not. There is an XLR AES3 output is provided to route digital signal to the second monitor, necessary for correct digital signal flow.

Q: 9. I have a small studio/mix room (120 square feet/11 square meters). The room is acoustically treated, has a 5-foot X 6-foot ceiling cloud, and wall to wall carpet. I'm using Adam Audio A7X reference monitors. Would I be better suited using an Adam Sub 8 due to the smaller room size or the Sub10 to more closely match my A7X speakers?

A: Due to the room size, it may be more suitable to opt for the Adam Professional Audio Sub8 - 240W 8.5" Active Subwoofer as opposed to the larger Adam Professional Audio Sub10 MK2 - 200W 10" Active Subwoofer.

Q: 10. Cables needed to connect to a Focusrite solo

A: That will depend on which generation of Scarlett Solo you have. Assuming you have a pair of the Rokit 5 G4's, if your Solo is 2nd Generation will need two rca to xlr male cables like these B&H # COCRMXM6. If your Solo is the newer 3rd generation, then you will need two trs to xlr male cables like these B&H # PEPMTRSXM06.