Fostex RM-3DT

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Fostex RM-3DT

Fostex

RM-3DT

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570935
Brand: Fostex
Model: RM-3DT
Price: $1,065.90

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The RM-3DT is a clever little monitor for smaller studios or mobile setups where Dante integration is a must. While the bass response isn't going to shake your room, the clarity and the visual feedback from those VU meters make it a surprisingly capable and convenient option for tracking and mixing.

Product Description

  • Fostex RM-3DT
  • Powered Rack-Mount Monitor with Dante Audio Network Function
  • Supports balanced analog input and Dante input
  • Sampling frequencies: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz
  • Speaker: 110 x 40mm Oval membrane
  • Impdeance: 8 ohms
  • SPL: 84dB / W (1m)
  • Frequency response: 200Hz – 20kHz
  • Rated output: 2x 10W
  • Analog Input Level: +4/0dBu (balanced)
  • Analog Input Impedance: >10kohm
  • 26-Dot LED meter indicates VU
  • VU+PEAK
  • VU+PEAK HOLD
  • PEAK+PEAK HOLD
  • Input Impedance: >16ohm
  • DMM (Dante Domain Manager) ready
  • AES67 compatible
  • Adjustable display brightness
  • Power Requirement: AC 100 – 240V (50/60Hz)
  • Power Consumption: 10W
  • Design: 19" 1U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 284 mm
  • Weight: approx. 3.5 kg

*Connections*, 1 x Dante input (RJ45), 2 x XLR input (balanced 3-pole), 2 x XLR output (balanced 3-pole), 1 x Headphone output (6.3 mm jack)

PROS
  • • Dante networking offers unparalleled flexibility in studio setups
  • • Compact 1U rackmount design maximizes valuable space
  • • Oval membrane driver provides surprisingly smooth mid-range detail
  • • VU meters offer a classic, intuitive visual feedback
CONS
  • • Limited frequency response lacks deep bass for critical listening
  • • Low power output struggles in larger rooms or demanding applications
  • • Analog input level might require gain staging adjustments

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Key Features

Woofer Size 110 x 40mm
Power (Watts) 20
Frequency Range 200Hz – 20kHz
Connections Dante, XLR (in/out)
Weight 3.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for seamless digital audio routing and distribution over a network, eliminating the need for multiple analog cables and simplifying complex setups.
No, the upper frequency roll-off means it's best suited for genres with less emphasis on sub-bass frequencies; critical bass mixing may require supplementing with a subwoofer.
VU meters provide a more familiar and program-dependent level indication, often preferred by experienced engineers for a more accurate assessment of perceived loudness.

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