Fostex PM-1 User manual

SERIES
PM0.5
PM
PM-1
PM-2

<<
HF unit
20mm Soft Dome
LF Unit
130mm Aromatic Polyamide
Frequency Response
Free field ± 2dB
50Hz - 20kHz
Low Frequency Cut-Off
40Hz (-10dB)
High Frequency Cut-Off
22kHz (-10dB)
Amp Power
Low Frequency: 35 watts
High Frequency: 35 watts
Amp Distortion
<0.01% T.H.D. @ 25w
8 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz
Amp Signal to Noise
>84dB 20Hz - 30kHz
not weighted
Amp Slew Rate
15V / µ sec
PM0.5
HF unit
25mm Soft Dome
LF Unit
160mm Aromatic Polyamide
Frequency Response
Free field ± 2dB
50Hz - 20kHz
Low Frequency Cut-Off
38Hz (-10dB)
High Frequency Cut-Off
23.5kHz (-10dB)
Amp Power
Low Frequency: 75 watts
High Frequency: 45 watts
Amp Distortion
<0.007% T.H.D. @ 30w
8 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz
Amp Signal to Noise
>93dB 20Hz - 30kHz
not weighted
Amp Slew Rate
15V / µ sec
PM-1
To understand how truly important accurate and clear sound is, you only have
to go as far as the new Fostex PM-Series Powered Monitors. With precisely
calibrated bi-amped power, innovative driver construction and Fostex’s usual
attention to detail, these speakers deliver a full-on bass response that’s
meaty and dynamic, and a high end that sparkles with life and vitality. All
models are shielded. Breaking a new price / performance barrier, the Fostex
PM-Series offer such exceptional sound and such superb value, you’ll wonder
how you can pay so little for so much.
SERIOUS MONITORS FOR
EXCEPTIONAL STUDIO
PERFORMANCE
IDEAL FOR
PROJECT
STUDIOS
The exceptional sonic quality
and great price / performance
ratio make the PM-Series the
ideal choice for the project
studio environment.

<
SERIES
PM0.5
The ideal choice for smaller studios requiring nearfield monitoring, the
perfectly formed PM0.5 offers 70 watts of bi-amped power and produces
great full range performance with exceptional neutrality even at high Sound
pressure levels. The compact dimensions also enable accurate placement in
confined or awkward spaces, with the dispersion from the two way ported
enclosure design tailored such that it will deliver a superb sound almost
regardless of room acoustics. Features a UFLC 20mm soft dome HF unit
and 130mm LF woofer and input gain control.
PM-1
Perfectly proportioned and offering the type of clear-transparent sound that
singles out a great speaker, the PM-1 is capable of producing extremely high
SPLs accurately across the full audio spectrum. With 120 watts of bi-amped
power and a bass response that’s full and dynamic and a crisp high-end that
sparkles with vitality, the PM-1 delivers the type of sonic quality that’s usually
the domain of monitors costing thousands. Features a UFLC 25mm soft
dome HF unit, 160mm LF woofer and input gain control.
PM-2
Created for larger rooms, the PM-2 has the power and sophistication and,
most importantly the versatility to handle the most demanding recording
applications. Equipped with a 200mm low frequency unit and remaining
natural and transparent right across the audio spectrum, even at high sound
pressure levels, the PM-2 is great for today’s bass heavy music. Features
240 watts of bi-amped power, UFLC 25mm soft dome HF unit, 200mm LF
woofer, separate HF gain control, overall volume control and a 0dB / -3dB /
+3dB switch for the LF unit.
PM0.5
HF unit
25mm Soft Dome
LF Unit
200mm Aromatic Polyamide
Frequency Response
Free field ± 2dB
50Hz - 20kHz
Low Frequency Cut-Off
40Hz (-10dB)
High Frequency Cut-Off
22kHz (-10dB)
Amp Power
Low Frequency: 120 watts
High Frequency: 120 watts
Amp Distortion
>0.05% T.H.D. @ 50w
6 Ohm 20Hz - 20kHz
Amp Signal to Noise
>90dB 20Hz - 30kHz
not weighted
Amp Slew Rate
10V / µ sec
PM-2
PM
HF UNIT
The soft dome
tweeters employ
Fostex’s UFLC
technology (Poly
Urethane Film
Laminated Cloth) to
achieve light weight
and high stability
performance.
LF UNIT
Uses a mixture of
cut and milled fibres
made from aromatic
polyamide
impregnated with
resins to
simultaneously
achieve high rigidity
and optimum
damping.
An olefin film is
thermally adhered to
its surface to control
frequency response
and ensure reliability.
Distortion is
minimized by the use
of an ultra-pure
copper voice coil.
PM-1 PM-2

<
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
10
0
-10
-20
20(dB)
Hz
Distributor / Authorised Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
Fostex America, 15431 Blackburn Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.com
PM0.5
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
-20
-10
0
10
20(dB)
Hz
PM-1
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
-20
-10
0
10
20(dB)
Hz
LF Normal LF:+3dB / HF:Max. LF:-3dB / HF:Min.
PM-2
PM0.5PM-1PM-2
Physical Dimensions
181w x 280h x 260d (mm)
Weight
6.5kg
Power Requirement / Consumption
230VAC, 50/60Hz - 40 watts
PM0.5
Physical Dimensions
215w x 380h x 283d (mm)
Weight
11kg
Power Requirement / Consumption
230VAC, 50/60Hz - 58 watts
PM-1
Physical Dimensions
254w x 411h x 300d (mm)
Weight
14.7kg
Power Requirement / Consumption
230VAC, 50/60Hz - 120 watts
PM-2
SERIES
PM
ELECTRONICS
All PM-Series monitors feature
internal bi-amplification
employing two state-of-the-art
amplifiers which are precisely
calibrated to match the
performance of the drive units
and utilize high quality discrete
bipolar output devices:
PM0.5 - 35w, LF 35w
PM-1 - 45w, LF 75w
PM-2 - 120w, LF 120w
High-capacity power supply
units are used for excellent
transient response.
PM0.5 and PM-1 feature a
XLR/6mm jack input with gain
control while the PM-2
benefits from individual HF gain
control, overall volume control
and a 0dB / -3dB / +3dB
switch for the LF unit.