M-Audio AV32 Review

The M-Audio AV32 is a personal monitor designed for sound mixing and more specifically, sound recording. It includes four 3″ high-performance loudspeakers, two 8″ subwoofers, two 75W Class D amplifiers, and a 16Hz – 20kHz frequency response. This monitor has an on/off/mixer switch with low cut filter at 80Hz fitted with an ALC892 chip integrated.

M-Audio AV32 comes with a slimline design that looks great. It is a singleton that is semi-transparent, with a black cowhide covering over the top and then the entire body. It’s not too bulky and it’s also not too light, which makes it an excellent portable monitor to use when mixing at home or in the studio.

The compact design is completed by a control panel with 3.5mm line out jacks and headphone jack, along with all of the movie style controls and lighting controls. M-Audio AV32 has a slimline design that looks great.

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  • Front panel 1/8 inch stereo auxiliary input for connecting your laptop, desktop computer, MP3 player or other audio sources with a 1/8 inch output
  • Easily accessible front panel 1/8 inch headphone output for private listening

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Table of Contents

Design and Structure:

The M-Audio AV32 has a total of 4 3″ high-performance loudspeakers for a stereo effect. Each speaker is surrounded by a black cowhide covering that looks great. The subwoofer is built into the right side of this monitor, with two 8″ subwoofers designed for low frequency sounds. The back panel hosts the power supply, IEC jack, line in/out/phones jacks, and an on/off/mixer switch with low cut filter at 80Hz.

When off, the power supply shuts down and the speaker is switched off. When in mixer mode, the speakers are controlled by a single speaker volume. In addition to this, when in microphone mode, microphone gain is activated.

M-Audio AV32 has a total of 4 3″ high-performance loudspeakers for a stereo effect. Each speaker is surrounded by a black cowhide covering that looks great.

Specifications:

The M-Audio AV32 is equipped with two 75W Class D amplifiers that benefit the overall performance of the monitor. The design includes two 8″ subwoofers built into this wide monitor, which are used for low frequency sounds like bass guitar and kick drum.

The front of the monitor is divided into three sections with a narrow central strip that serves as the primary on/off/mixer switch, while the other two are for volume control. This slimline M-Audio monitor comes with 4 3″ high-performance loudspeakers, two 75W Class D amplifiers, and a 16Hz – 20kHz frequency response.

M-Audio AV32 is equipped with two 75W Class D amplifiers that benefit the overall performance of the monitor. The design includes two 8″ subwoofers built into this wide monitor, which are used for low frequency sounds like bass guitar and kick drum. The front of the monitor is divided into three sections with a narrow central strip that serves as the primary on/off/mixer switch, while the other two are for volume control. This slimline M-Audio monitor comes with 4 3″ high-performance loudspeakers, two 75W Class D amplifiers, and a 16Hz – 20kHz frequency response.

Features:

The M-Audio AV32 has numerous features. It comes with a slimline design that is semi-transparent, with a black cowhide cowhide covering over the top and then the entire body. It’s not too bulky and it’s also not too light, which makes it an excellent portable monitor to use when mixing at home or in the studio. The compact design is completed by a control panel with 3.5mm line out jacks and headphone jack, along with all of the movie style controls and lighting controls.

M-Audio AV32 has a slimline design that looks great. It is a singleton that is semi-transparent, with a black cowhide cowhide covering over the top and then the entire body.

It’s not too bulky and it’s also not too light, which makes it an excellent portable monitor to use when mixing at home or in the studio. The compact design is completed by a control panel with 3.5mm line out jacks and headphone jack, along with all of the movie style controls and lighting controls.

Pros:

  • It is very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. The stereo mix output allows you to connect the monitor to speakers and amplifiers directly for larger applications, while the high-performance 3″ speakers offer greater sound quality.
  • With two 8″ subwoofers, the monitor produces deep bass ideal for live performers or DJ’s who rely on low sounds such as bass guitar and kick drum.
  • M-Audio AV32 has a slimline design that looks great. It is a singleton that is semi-transparent, with a black cowhide cowhide covering over the top and then the entire body. It’s not too bulky and it’s also not too light, which makes it an excellent portable monitor to use when mixing at home or in the studio.
  • The compact design is completed by a control panel with 3.5mm line out jacks and headphone jack, along with all of the movie style controls and lighting controls.

Cons:

  • Although this monitor is highly versatile, it fails to produce sufficient volumes that are required for live performances. It’s great for personal monitoring but it’s not good enough for live sound mixing.
  • The subwoofers are placed on the right panel, which may be inconvenient since they are out of the range of vision. You can’t look at them while mixing or performing, so you have to rely on your ears alone for this monitor. It’s not ideal but it saves space on the monitor itself.

Conclusion:

The M-Audio AV32 is a very versatile monitor that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be mounted on a stand or rack for PA applications, or it can be played on top of the desk. The monitor delivers good quality sound and has great features and versatility and makes it one of the best all-around studio monitors you can buy. If you’re looking for a portable monitor for live performance, however, your money may be better spent on another model with better sensitivity and more volume output.

FAQ:

Q: Are M-Audio AV32 speakers any good?

A: The M-Audio AV32 is a computer speaker, no doubt about that. The M-Audio brand has done well in the pseudo studio monitor space for a long time, and I’m expecting good things from the little speakers. Tweeter is a 1 inch textile dome. It’s sat inside of a waveguide that looks like a smaller smoothed version of the one found on a JBL LSR305 .

Q: Are AV32 monitors good for home recording?

A: Anyone who is setting up a home recording studio can benefit from using these monitors. They’re compact enough to fit in any room, even a small apartment with limited space. Along with this, they still sound as powerful as larger models. You can hear your musical creations clearly and accurately with the AV32’s.

Q: What is the M-Audio AV series?

A: The AV series is M-Audio’s newest line of speakers and were first available in 2015. This series improved on the previous monitors by removing the front grill – this meant that the speaker cones were capable of a deeper and more accurate sound.

Q: Are Av42 speakers better than AV32?

A: First the good news: They sound a lot better than cheap computer speakers, with both having more bass and a fuller sound. Unsurprisingly, the AV42s sound considerably better: They’re rated at 20W per channel rather than 10W for the AV32s, but as well as the extra volume, they sound fuller, more refined, and clearer.