The Fostex RM-3 is a high-performance 1U rackmount stereo monitor speaker system built to meet the needs of professional environments where space is limited but accurate audio monitoring is essential. Whether you’re working in a broadcast machine room, surveillance center, or mobile control unit, the RM-3 delivers reliable sound with clarity and flexibility.
Equipped with a powerful 10W + 10W Class-D amplifier and elongated 110 x 40 mm anti-magnetic cone speakers, the RM-3 provides excellent audio performance for its size. It supports analog (XLR and 1/4" TS) and digital AES/EBU inputs, offering seamless integration into diverse setups. Its digital and analog THRU outputs allow for signal pass-through, while the headphone output enables quiet monitoring when needed.
Professional-grade 26-dot LED meters for both left and right channels ensure precise level monitoring, with brightness and meter behavior (VU, peak, hold) fully adjustable. A programmable mute switch adds user control, either for complete silence or a -20 dB drop.
With selectable Voice and Music monitoring modes, the RM-3 adapts to spoken word or full-range audio material, making it an indispensable tool for critical listening in tight spaces.
Key Features
1U rackmount active monitor with 20W total output (10W + 10W)
Analog (XLR & 1/4" TS) and Digital AES/EBU input
Headphone output with auto fade-in/out when switching from speakers
THRU outputs for signal routing to additional destinations
Customizable mute switch: total mute or -20 dB attenuation
26-dot stereo LED level meters with brightness and mode control
Voice and Music monitoring modes for different use cases
Designed for machine rooms, OB vans, control rooms, surveillance stations
Technical Specifications
Speakers: 110 x 40 mm anti-magnetic cone (8Ω)
SPL: 84 dB/W at 1 m
Frequency Response: 200 Hz – 20 kHz
Power Output: 10 W x 2
Inputs: XLR / 1/4" TS (analog), AES/EBU (digital)
Outputs: XLR / 1/4" TS (analog), AES/EBU (digital), headphone out (1/4" stereo)
Power Supply: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 × 44 × 284 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Applications
Machine rooms
Broadcast and OB control rooms
Surveillance and security monitoring
Mobile production units
Post-production setups
Audio system integration environments
Compact, configurable, and powerful – the Fostex RM-3 is your ideal solution for professional audio monitoring where space and performance go hand in hand.