Introducing a new benchmark digital monitor for the discerning audio professional. Roland's flagship DS-7 active reference monitor delivers superb 24-bit performance with precise imaging, ultra-low coloration, and smooth, balanced energy output. Premium-grade discrete amp circuits and film capacitors provide the purest signal path. The DS-7 is ideally suited for professional and project studios, fixed and mobile broadcast facilities, or any other recording/mixing environment where superb sound quality and accuracy are essential.
- Superb sound quality with precise imaging and balanced energy output.
- 24-bit digital input with sample-rate support for up to 192kHz.
- Analog and digital inputs, including XLR, coaxial, and optical; AES/EBU and S/PDIF compatible.
- Stylish, compact design; fits a variety of mixing environments.
- Improved cabinet with bi-amp circuit; eliminates phase anomalies.
- Newly designed heat sink and front-panel power switch; fully compliant with IEC60065 safety standards.
Premium Components and Circuitry
Ready to experience the best of the best? The DS-7 is equipped with top-quality, carefully selected components. Discrete amp circuits and film capacitors are employed for the audio signal path — no chemical-type capacitors are used. Analog, digital, and power components are absolutely isolated, ensuring pristine, pure, and low-noise performance. With the DS-7, you’ll enjoy a rich, accurate sound field with exceptional stereo imaging and a consistent “flat” frequency response.
High-Resolution Performance
With 24-bit/192kHz audio-handling capability, the DS-7 is built for the most demanding and critical nearfield monitoring applications. The DS-7 offers analog (1/4”/XLR) and digital (AES/EBU and S/PDIF) inputs, which enable connectivity to a wide range of digital recording and workstation environments, including Roland’s VS-Series and other new-generation devices and formats.
Perfect Partners
Whether you work in an intimate home studio or the most elaborate commercial facility, Roland has a DS-Series model to fit your size, power, and budget requirement. The top-line DS-8 is a 1" x 8" bi-amped combo, with 120W of pure power. The DS-7 is a 3/4" x 6.5" enclosure with 60W amplification. The DS-9 is a compact 3/4" x 5" design with 45W of power.
Ergonomic, Efficient Design
The newly designed shielded cabinets help eliminate interference from TV, radio, and other electronic devices, allowing the DS-7 to be placed in close proximity to video monitors and computer screens. The power switch is located on the front panel for optimum convenience, and the highly efficient heat-sink power amplifier is fully compatible with IEC60065 safety standards.
- System 2-way bi-amplified Monitor
- Enclosure Bass-reflex type
- LF Driver 160 mm (6-1/2") Polypropylene cone type, magnetically shielded
- HF Driver 19 mm (3/4”) Soft dome type, magnetically shielded
- Frequency Response 68Hz to 23kHz (+/-3dB)
- Crossover Frequency 2.7kHz (active third order)
- LF Amplifier Power 40W
- HF Amplifier Power 20W
Analog in
- Input Sensitivity 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms)
- Input Impedance 20 k ohms (Balanced/Unbalanced)
Digital In
- Format Conformity with AES/EBU and IEC60958
- Sample Rate 32 kHz to 192 kHz (automatically) (de-emphasis: OFF)
- Word Length 24-bit
- D/A Converter 24-bit
- Controls LEVEL
- Knob LF TRIM Knob
HF TRIM Knob
INPUT SELECT SW. (Analog In/Digital In)
ASSIGN SW. (Right/L+R/Left)
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT SW (AES/EBU / Optical / Coaxial)
POWER SW
- Indicators POWER
DIGITAL IN
- Connectors ANALOG INPUT (XLR / 1/4 inch TRS phone type)
DIGITAL INPUT (XLR)
DIGITAL INPUT (Optical)
DIGITAL INPUT (Coaxial)
DIGITAL THRU OUT (Coaxial)
- Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 220V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60Hz)
- Power Consumption 75 W
- Accessories wner's Manual, Power Cord
- Dimensions 209(W) x 307(D) x 336(H) mm or 8-1/4(W) x 12-1/8(D) x 13-1/4(H) inches
- Weight 9.7 kg or 21 lbs 7 oz
