PSI AUDIO A21M - Black — Studio Monitor
PSI Audio A21-M is a Swiss-made active two-way nearfield/midfield studio monitor sold as a single speaker.
Specifications
Format
| Monitor type | Active 2-way nearfield/midfield studio monitor, sold singly |
|---|---|
| Finish | Black |
| Typical listening distance | 1 to 3 m |
| Dsp | 100% analog, no DSP |
| Origin | Handmade in Switzerland; individually measured and calibrated |
Drivers and Amplification
| System | 2-way active |
|---|---|
| Woofer | 240 mm external diameter woofer; 172 mm diaphragm diameter |
| Tweeter | 100 mm external dimension tweeter; 27 mm diaphragm diameter |
| Amplifier power | 280 W + 45 W potential peak power on PSI page; B&H lists 120 W LF + 50 W HF |
| Crossover frequency | 2400 Hz |
Performance
| Bandwidth | 38 Hz to 23 kHz at -6 dB |
|---|---|
| Spl tolerance | +/-2.0 dB |
| Phase tolerance | +/-45 degrees from 250 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Continuous max spl | 106 dB at 1 m |
| Short term max spl | 110 dB at 1 m |
| Peak max spl | 121 dB at 1 m |
| Signal to noise | 98 dBA on PSI page; B&H lists 96 dBA |
| Dispersion | 80 x 30 degrees (H x V) on PSI page |
Connectivity and Power
| Audio input | 1 x XLR female 3-pin balanced input |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 10 kohm balanced |
| Power input | 115 to 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 1.2 W standby, 5 W idle, 150 W maximum |
| Included items | Power cord, anti-slippage stickers and individual frequency-response diagram |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
PSI Audio A21-M is a Swiss-made active two-way nearfield/midfield studio monitor sold as a single speaker. PSI's current product page lists a fully analog, no-DSP design with Class A/B amplification, individual measurement/calibration, Compensated Phase Response (CPR), 38 Hz-23 kHz bandwidth at -6 dB, 121 dB peak max SPL at 1 m, 106 dB continuous max SPL at 1 m, 98 dBA S/N, +/-2 dB SPL tolerance, 80 x 30 degree dispersion, 2400 Hz crossover and 1-3 m typical listening distance. Driver data includes a 240 mm external-diameter woofer (172 mm diaphragm) and a 27 mm tweeter diaphragm in a 250 x 400 x 300 mm cabinet weighing 12.8 kg, with one balanced XLR input. B&H identifies the black version as MFR# A21M-B with UPC 720260151587, sold singly, and lists MDF enclosure material plus 115-230 VAC power input.