NEUMANN Neumann KH 80 DSP AG (pair) + MA1 set (alignment microphone for DSP monitor speakers)

NEUMANN KH80
DSP monitor measurement microphone MA1
set

Set contents: KH 80 DSP AG (pair) (JAN: 4044155207583)
・MA1 (JAN: 4044155256277)

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■KH 80 DSP AG (pair)

4-inch + 1-inch, 2-way powered monitor speaker with 120W + 70W highly efficient amplifier

The series is the first to feature a DSP, which has succeeded in improving precision and flexibility, allowing for consistent sound reproduction.
The familiar MMD waveguide design of the KH series diffuses high frequencies along the horizontal axis, allowing for position-independent working. The KH 80 DSP is designed for use as a studio near-field monitor as well as front/rear speakers in small multi-channel systems. It is also suitable for home recording, such as desktop music.

Features: 4+1 drivers with high-performance 120W and 70W amplifiers; MMD waveguide design for horizontal dispersion of high frequencies; Maximum sound pressure of 108.8dB SPL (at 1m); DSP engine compatible with standard IP networks and Neumann.Control software

No. 1 without compromise

The KH 80 DSP, with its digital technology at its core, delivers studio-quality monitor sound in any environment with its filtering functions and room adjustment options. Despite its compact design, it offers incredible adaptability, and incorporates Neumann's monitor philosophy, including a directivity optimized for the listening position, a vibration-suppressing cabinet design, and sophisticated material selection.

Neumann engineers have mastered every nuance, angle, and wave reflection in the KH 80 DSP. This precise manipulation of every sound wave results in a pure sound. The KH 80 DSP design is based on proprietary computer simulations. The MMD (Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide) provides precise sound image localization.

Neumann also takes "your room" into account. It could be a recording studio, an outside broadcast truck, a corner of an office, or just a brick building. The room determines the sound. Surfaces and corners in the room cause interference, diffraction, reflection, and refraction, all of which are forms of distortion. Getting true sound without acoustical or physical mishaps usually requires expensive equipment, sufficient time and expertise to position it correctly, or clever algorithms. The "Acoustical Control" switch on the back allows you to easily adjust the monitor's position (freestanding, small/medium/large desk).

■Specifications ・Driver: 25mm tweeter / 100mm woofer ・Frequency response: 57Hz - 21kHz ±3dB
Maximum sound pressure level: 108.8dB SPL (100Hz, 6kHz average)
Tweeter amplifier maximum output: 70W
Woofer amplifier maximum output: 120W
Crossover frequency: 1.8kHz
Crossover slope: 48 dB/oct 8th order with phase correction
Equalization (Low-Mid): 0, -1.5, -3, -4.5dB
Analog Input: XLR/6.3mm (balanced)
Input gain control: 0dBu to -15dBu
Output Gain Control: 94, 100, 108, 114dB SPL
・CMRR: ＜ 56dB @15kHz
Power supply voltage: 100V - 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption (100V): <50mW (Standby) / 8V (Idle) / 180V (Full Output)
・Dimensions: W154 x H233 x D194(mm)
・Weight: 3.4kg (1 unit)

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■MA 1 (DSP monitor microphone)

Reliable Monitoring Everywhere: Neumann Automatic Alignment is a dedicated tool for stereo setups consisting of KH 80 DSP monitors with or without KH 750 DSP and two non-DSP-based KH-Line monitors connected to the analog output of a KH 750 DSP subwoofer. Unlike traditional calibration software, this integrated solution features new algorithms developed specifically for Neumann studio monitors in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS). No plug-ins or special audio drivers are required. Alignment data is stored and processed within the DSP-equipped monitors themselves. A unique advantage is that the software not only optimizes the amplitude response, but also the phase. This ensures the highest accuracy in tonality and impulse reproduction.

How it works: The first step is a guided process to collect acoustic data from your listening environment. No special acoustic knowledge is required. Simply connect your Neumann monitors to the outputs of your audio interface or monitor controller. Additionally, you will need to connect the DSP-based KH monitor speakers to your computer's Ethernet port. If you are connecting multiple devices, a standard Ethernet switch is required.

Next, connect a measurement microphone, specially developed and individually calibrated for this software, to the microphone input. The software will guide you through the measurement process.

From the measured data, the software determines the acoustic characteristics of the room. Individual correction parameters are generated according to the room-specific target characteristics calculated by the software. This process incorporates Neumann's decades of experience in calibrating monitoring systems in studio control rooms. Of course, you can also modify the target curve to suit your needs.

Additionally, if you're using a subwoofer, the alignment process ensures optimal low-frequency harmony.

All resulting correction parameters are stored and processed in the monitor with DSP, so you no longer have to worry about plugin or driver issues, and no additional cables are required - once the alignment process is complete, an Ethernet connection is no longer needed.

The KH 750 DSP subwoofer also allows a stereo set of analog KH monitor speakers to be used with the Monitor Auto-Adjust software. The KH 750 DSP has enough processing power to align the entire system, including two analog speakers connected to its outputs. In addition, KH 120, KH 310, and KH 420 monitor speakers benefit from the phase linearization of the built-in crossover filters. The result is improved clarity, dry bass, and a more time-accurate depiction of reverb and acoustic space.

*Please check the manufacturer's website for detailed product specifications.