Yamaha MS101-4 Powered Studio Monitor

13The standard model in our range of desktop utiility powered monitors, the MS101-4 offers portability in a simple, compact design, with comprehensive functions for outstanding usability. The MS101-4 comes with a 3/8-16 threaded female mounting for direct attachment to a Euro microphone stand. Optional accessories can also be added for use in a wide range of applications.

With the controls (power switch, volume and tone controls) and the combo jack input on the lower front panel, you'll find the MS101-4 is easy to operate. The sturdy metal grill offers complete protection for the four-inch cone driver, while the rear panel is equipped with one stereo mini and a TRS Phone input connector, along with an output jack. An AC inlet for a removeable power cord provides excellent portability. The bass reflex port is also located on the rear surface, resulting in a more compact chassis.

Yamaha MS101-4 Features

• 30W of amplifier power provides clean, high output sound
• Redesigned enclosure for an even lower profile
• Combo Input jack accepts both XLR and 1/4" connectors
• Directly mountable on Euro microphone stands (optional mic stand adaptor BMS-10A is available for adjusting tilt angle)

• MS101-4 Powered Studio Monitor1

• Speaker type Full range Powered Speaker, Bass-reflex Type
• Frequency range (-10dB) 77 Hz–20 kHz
• Maximum output level (1m; on axis) 115 dB SPL *1
• Components (LF-HF) 4" Cone, 1" Voice coil, Ferrite magnet
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 142x196x187mm
• Net weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
• Flying and mounting hardware Screw threads (bottom): 2 x M5 depth 11 mm pitch 60 mm (for 2, M5 x 6-10 mm screws), 1 x 3/8" depth 12 mm (for 1 x 3/8" x 9-11 mm screw)
• Amplifier class Class-D
• Power rating
  • Dynamic: 30 W
  • Continuous: 20 W
• Cooling Natural cooling (no fan)
• I/O Connectors
  • Mic Input: [Front] INPUT: Combo, [Rear] INPUT LINE 1: Stereo Mini, INPUT LINE 2: Phone (TRS)
  • Line Out: 1 x Phone (TRS)
  • AC: 1 x AC inlet
• Input impedance [Front] INPUT: LINE=5.4 kΩ / MIC= 5.4 kΩ, [Rear] INPUT LINE 1,2: 10 kΩ
• Input sensitivity [Front] INPUT: LINE=-10 dBu / MIC=-40 dBu, [Rear] INPUT LINE 1, 2: -10 dBu (VOLUME: Maximum)
• Input Level [Front] INPUT: LINE=+5 dBu / MIC=-25 dBu, [Rear] INPUT LINE 1, 2: +5 dBu (Nominal Input Level / VOLUME: Center), [Front] INPUT: LINE=+20 dBu / MIC=-10 dBu, [Rear] INPUT LINE 1, 2: +20 dBu (Maximum Input Level)
• Others Controls: 1 x VOLUME, 1 x LOW CONTROL, 1 x HIGH CONTROL, POWER
• Indicators POWER (Green LED)
• Power consumption 1/8 Power Consumption: 10 W, Idle Power Consumption: 3 W
• Power requirements 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Options Mic stand adaptor BMS-10A, Free-angle clamp BAS-10, Wall mounting bracket BWS20-190, Ceiling bracket BCS20-150 / BCS20-210

About Studio Monitors at Sound Productions

Studio monitors are loudspeakers that are specifically designed for critical listening. They don’t enhance, distort, or otherwise modify the sound in any way, so what you hear is completely true to the audio signal. This helps you catch any defects that might be otherwise sugar-coated or glossed over. This honest representation gives you the chance to correct your audio to sound its best no matter what media other listeners use to hear it.

Get a true sense of your sound with studio monitors. Designed to sound as neutral as possible, studio monitors are a crucial tool for mixing and mastering. They are ideal for any project or audio setup where accurate sonic reproduction is vital.

Used in professional or home recording studios, filmmaking, television studios, radio stations, and more, studio monitors may be the most important piece of gear for mixing or mastering to ensure a great sound source, no matter what quality of listening medium. No recording studio is complete without at least one pair of stereo loudspeakers that allow you to hear every detail and every nuance of your sound clearly and accurately.

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