ADAM Audio A4V

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Active 2-Way Bass Reflex Nearfield Monitor

4" MLM woofer
Rotatable X- ART tweeter + HPS waveguide
Frequency range: 52 - 45,000 Hz (-6 dB)
Amplifier power RMS: 110 W (woofer) + 20 W (tweeter)
Crossover frequency: 3,000 Hz
Max. SPL: 100 dB peak (1 m)
Power rating: max. 300 W
Built-in AD-converter 24-bit / 96 kHz
4-Band equaliser with the parameters "Bass", "Desk", "Presence" and "Treble" to adapt to the room acoustics
Voicings function with preset sound profiles
Real-time control of DSP-based functions via Ethernet
A Control Remote software allows filter models to be loaded into the monitors own DSP
Sonarworks integration (Sonarworks software and measurement microphone not included)
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Connections: 1x line input XLR balanced, 1x line input RCA
Dimensions (H x W x D): 268 x 158 x 220 mm
Weight: 5.8 kg
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Available since June 2022
Item number 540649
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Speaker size 1x 4"
Amplifier power per unit (RMS) 130 W
Magnetic Shielding No
Analogue XLR Input Yes
Analogue Input (Jack) No
Analogue Input (Mini Jack) No
Analogue Input (RCA) Yes
Digital input No
Manual frequency correction Yes
Frequency range min. 53 Hz
Frequency range max. 42000 Hz
Dimensions in mm 268 x 158 x 220
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Monitoring the situation

Part of Adam's professional studio-grade A Series, the Adam A4V is an active nearfield monitor with a tweeter, a woofer, and a bass reflex port. It offers a frequency response from 52Hz all the way up to an incredible 45kHz. The integrated DSP enables precise sound optimisation for any listening environment – owners of an A-series monitor have free access to Adam's A Control software, which offers intuitive and yet fine-grained control over all their devices' parameters. Connected to a computer (Windows or MacOS) via a simple network cable, the speakers can be minutely calibrated – and there's also the option of using preset curves from the Sonarworks SoundID Reference software suite, once studio owners have carried out the necessary room measurement. Other high-end A Series features include the tweeter's special waveguide, which provides controlled sound dispersion – for accurate mixes right in the sweet spot. The unique material composition of the woofer is also designed to ensures minimal distortion even at high output levels. Adam Audio has delivered the goods yet again with this flexible, affordable solution for high-quality nearfield studio monitoring.

Adam Audio A4V, 2-way nearfield studio monitor

Designed for effective sound

The Adam Audio A4V nearfield monitor is, as its name suggests, fitted with a 4" woofer, which is driven by a 1" voice coil. The woofer cone is composed of several layers of a precisely engineered mineral fibre composite, which, together with the woofer's specially developed magnets, gives the A4V a remarkably clear and powerful bass response. Adam's proprietary X-ART tweeter uses a special HPS waveguide (High-Frequency Propagation System) for controlled sound dispersion: At the crossover frequencies, it also ensures horizontal alignment with the woofer's dispersion, creating a stable stereo image and a larger sweet spot. On the vertical plane, similarly, reflections caused by the rest of a studio's equipment are reduced. To prevent unwanted resonances, the waveguide is made from a special low-resonance glass-fibre composite.

Optimised for any acoustics

On the rear panel of the Adam Audio A4V, users will find not only an XLR, an RCA, and a network connection, but also a 4-band equaliser equipped with with RGB LEDs that indicate the selected settings, which include options to boost the bass by 2dB or cut it by 2dB or 4dB. Another button allows producers to select voicings for the frequency response: While UNR offers listeners a slightly coloured response for an accessible, vibrant sound, Pure provides a wholly neutral and linear response for uncompromisingly accurate monitoring. Selecting Ext, in turn, allows users to patch in additional voicings via the A Control software, which requires a computer connection via the Ethernet port; A Control is also capable of many further filter adjustments to optimise the sound for any listening environment.

Professional monitoring

The Adam A4V is a nearfield monitor designed for a wide range of professional applications. Music producers are the key target audience here, as the A4V offers a flexible solution for monitoring their mixes: It offers not only a linear and neutral frequency response for precise mastering, but also a more contoured, musical sound profile, which is ideal both for reducing ear fatigue over longer sessions and for a sense of consumer listening settings. Thanks to the rotatable waveguide design, the tweeter can be rotated by 90° or 180°, enabling very flexible installation even in smaller spaces. The integrated DSP is also well-equipped to ensure optimal sound adjustment to the room's acoustics. And with its extended frequency range of up to 45kHz, the Adam A4V is capable of accurate work on even the most audiophile productions.

About Adam Audio

ADAM Audio was founded in Berlin in March 1999 and has since been involved in the development, manufacture, and distribution of speakers specifically aimed at the professional audio industry. The company was founded following the development of the X-ART tweeter, itself based on the Air Motion Transformer created by Oscar Heil in the 1960s. Advanced Dynamic Audio Monitors (ADAM) has rapidly set new standards in the world of studio monitors. The company employs over 50 people in its Berlin factory, is distributed in over 75 countries, and has sales offices in both the USA (Nashville) and the UK. The list of renowned studios using ADAM monitors is long and still growing. ADAM Audio has been part of the Focusrite Group since 2019.

Calibrated individually

The Adam A4V's already comprehensive options for sound optimisation – via the 4-band equaliser on the rear of unit, as well as the filter settings in the A Control software – are complemented by a nice additional feature here: The package includes a 60-day trial version of Sonarworks SoundID Reference software, which allows calibration curves to be loaded onto the A4V's DSP, to optimise the sound to the listening environment – which can be measured in advance. During this optimisation process, the monitor's DSP handles the processing, leaving more computing power available for the more important production tasks. Room measurement requires a microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern (sold separately): For particularly accurate measurements, the use of a dedicated measurement microphone is recommended.

In the spotlight

ART – Accelerated Ribbon Technology

Unlike conventional dome or cone tweeters that use a piston action to move air and reproduce sound, Adam Audio's ART tweeters (manufactured in X-ART, S-ART, and U-ART versions, with the X-ART implemented in all the A Series monitors) use a pleated ribbon that moves air four times faster, hence the name Accelerated Ribbon Technology.

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Great, high-quality, smaller studio monitors

Yakobae 27.08.2022

I have used a few pairs of studio monitors, and I am very, very happy with these. In my opinion, the 4" woofer is a perfect compromise for a smaller studio room, and the sound quality is very satisfying. I also got these due to their features, mainly the integration with SoundID, and although its a bit hard to set up, it delivers great results; something that other speakers wouldn't do. They are a bit pricey for that size, but I really think the build and sound quality, as well as the software features are worth every part of it.

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Not worth the money

Morris Z 15.12.2024

I've purchased them as a replacement for my Adam T5V, mostly because of the smaller size. I use them on my desk in a well-treated acoustically room.

I must say, that the low frequencies are very poor compared to Adam T5V. If you listen to T5V and A4V side-by-side, you can hear that there is almost no bass with A4V :(

There are buttons on the back side of the speaker, technically they should increase the bass and the treble, but those buttons has close-to-0 effect. They almost do nothing.

I want to emphasis that I only compare those A4V speakers to cheaper T5V variant and I must say - A4V are not worth the money absolutely. Do not get tricked with the "A-series marketing", A4V will disappoint you if you upgrade from T-series.

If with T5V I did not have to purchase a sub-woofer, with A4V now I have to, the sound is very flat.

So TLDR:
- very overpriced product
- poor low-frequency response compared to other similar cheaper monitors

If you are a big fan of "flat frequencies" - you are probably going to like it, but there are significantly cheaper alternatives.

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Perfekt für mein kleines studio, bin happy

PE Toulouse 25.11.2023

Ich höre die A4Vs aus <1 m entfernung beim komponieren an meinem keyboard. Sie scheinen einfach perfekt zu sein. Ich habe die erfahrung gemacht, dass grössere lautsprecher in der kurzen entfernung mich eher ermüden. (alte Adam boxen mit 6 inch woofer). Eingemessen und korrigiert auf mein studio , mit SoundID, habe ich ein perfektes "flat" monitoring für meinen mix mit den A4V. Die speaker haben ausreichend bass, ein kleines wunder! Ich habe Adam Audios "A Control" installiert. Die korrekturkurven in der A4V abzulegen ist ideal, da die aktivierung von SoundID auf dem computer immer wieder neu initiiert werden muss. Dank SoundID kann ich in den A4V auch den sound der kleinen Auratone boxen simuliren. Viel geld gespart...

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No sub bass

cold00n 12.05.2024

There is no sub bass despite of mentioned "52Hz" or it too quiet to be significant for whole frequency response.

It means for me that i need to add extra sub woofer - not good to discover it after ordering.

Previously i have owned Fostex PM1 - it has enough sub bass and i was not needed to add sub woofer at all. I even can't imagine how cool should sounds Fostex PM2 with wider phone.

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ADAM Audio A4V

Active 2-Way Bass Reflex Nearfield Monitor