NEUMANN MA 1 (KH Series DSP Monitor Measurement Microphone) (Neumann)

■Product FeaturesThe system consists of an individually calibrated Neumann measurement microphone and corresponding software for Mac and PC.Neumann's Auto Monitor Alignment is available for all DSP-controlled stereo systems in the KH series (the current KH80 DSP, the subwoofer KH 750 DSP, and the analog studio monitors KH 120, KH 310, and KH 420 in combination with the KH 750).

Neumann's decades of experience in calibrating studio monitoring systems is built into the software. Like a personal assistant, it guides the user step by step and analyzes the individual listening environment. The resulting correction data is stored and processed directly in the DSP-controlled monitors.

*Please note that this cannot be used in conjunction with the Neumann Control iPad app.

Reliable Monitoring Anywhere: 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.

●Operating Principle The first step is to collect acoustic data from your listening environment through a guided process. No special acoustic knowledge is required. Simply connect your Neumann monitors to the outputs of your audio interface or monitor controller. In addition, 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.

● Future plans
MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment marks the beginning of a new era in monitoring. The current version delivers superior acoustic results in stereo setups, and the software's capabilities will be expanded incrementally with updates.

Required hardware: One KH DSP monitor speaker or one KH 750 DSP subwoofer in combination with one analog (non-DSP-based) KH monitor speaker. Neumann MA1 measurement microphone. Computer (Windows 10 64-bit) or macOS 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15.
Audio interface with 48V phantom powered balanced analog input and two balanced analog outputs, or digital AES 3 output (only with KH 750 DSP)
◎Network switch ◎Software requirements: Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit and macOS 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15
◎Neumann Automatic Monitor Alignment Software ◎ASIO Driver (for Windows)
◎DSP monitor speaker (network compatible model)
The following speakers and subwoofers are network-enabled and can be controlled directly through software:

・KH 80 DSP
・KH 750 DSP

Analog monitor speaker (non-network compatible)
The following monitor speakers do not support networks and must be connected via a network.
An enabled subwoofer can be included in your system setup.

・KH 120 A
・KH 120 D
・KH 310 A
・KH 310 D
・KH 420/KH 420 + DIM 1

◎HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
・1 pair of KH DSP loudspeakers or 1 KH 750 DSP subwoofer in combination with a pair of analog (non-DSP based) KH loudspeakers
・Neumann MA 1 measurement microphone
・Computer (Windows 10 64 Bit and macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15)
・Audio interface with balanced analog input with 48 V phantom power and 2 balanced analog outputs or digital AES3 output (only with KH 750 DSP)
・Network switch

◎SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
・Operating system: Windows 10 64 Bit and macOS 10.13, 10.14 or 10.15
・Neumann Automatic Monitor Alignment software
・ASIO driver (for Windows)

*Please check the latest operating environment on the manufacturer's website before purchasing.