Upgrade your studio setup for surround-friendly mixing with this B&H Kit, which bundles five Neumann KH 80 Active 2-Way Studio Monitors with a subwoofer and an advanced monitor alignment microphone. With this kit, you can easily calibrate your multispeaker setup and store the settings directly in your speakers for instant recall. High output power, transparent sound reproduction, and versatile DSP functions allow these monitors to work effectively in almost any environment, making this kit an ideal choice for surround and immersive sound mixing.
The gray Neumann KH 80 DSP is a 2-way active studio monitor well suited for near-field monitoring and multichannel setups in music studios, broadcast centers and vans, as well as home studios and desktop audio applications. The KH 80 utilizes two amplifiers (120W and 70W) to power the 4" woofer and 1" tweeter respectively, an onboard DSP engine, a Mathematically Modeled Dispersion waveguide (MMD), an analog input, and an extensive range of optional mounting hardware. The DSP function is accessed via a standard IP network connection that allows the monitoring system to be controlled using the Neumann.Control app, which runs on a Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android tablet. With the use of the latest acoustic and electronic simulation and measurement technologies, the KH 80 can be used in diverse acoustical conditions with any source equipment and in a wide variety of physical locations, ensuring accurate sound reproduction.
- Setup:
- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9 loudspeakers
- Identify loudspeakers on the network that are in the room
- Assign the identified loudspeakers to positions in the room
- Align:
- Guided Alignment: A process where you are asked very simple questions about the room and the loudspeaker position, and then the app adjusts the response of each loudspeaker accordingly
- Manual Alignment: 8-band fully parametric equalizer for expert users. Expert users have complete freedom to adjust an 8-band parametric equalizer, levels and delays in each loudspeaker as they wish. Manual Alignment can also be used to edit Guided Alignments in a more detailed way
- Operate:
- System and alignment selection
- Volume control, preset levels, dim, mute all
- Groups, solos, mutes
- Other system settings such as delay, standby level, and logo brightness
- In-house simulated 1" tweeter with alloy fabric dome
- Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear (harmonic and intermodulation) distortion
- Low-distortion high frequency reproduction
- Powered by highly efficient 70W amplifier
- Elliptical Mathematically Modeled Dispersion (MMD) waveguide
- Smoother off-axis response
- More forgiving of diverse acoustical environments
- Wide horizontal dispersion
- Freedom of movement across the mixing console
- Narrow vertical dispersion
- Reduces reflections off the mixing console
- Two-color dimmable Neumann logo
- Displays operation status and activation of the extensive protection system
- Dimmable for low-lighting conditions or behind the screen applications
- In-house modeled long-throw composite sandwich 4" cone bass driver with Extremely Linear Force Factor (ELFF), magnetic shielding and flow optimized die cast basket
- Damping of break up modes brings low distortion at high sound levels
- Linear pistonic motor gives a very low harmonic distortion even at high excursions
- Reduced air noise and improved rocking modes
- Powered by highly efficient 120W amplifier
- Robust metal grilles
- Protects against mechanical damage
- Large high-capacity flow-optimized bass reflex ports with pipe resonance damping
- Fast bass transient response
- Reduced bass compression at high output levels
- No coloration from organ pipe resonance
- Easier to mount in tight spaces
- Compact polycarbonate composite cabinet
- Robust package for a long life
- No standing wave resonances
- One-piece front panel with no discontinuities
- Reduced diffraction and smoother frequency response
- Standby function
- Reduces power consumption when product is not in use
- Control function
- Use the back panel controls or the control set defined by the Neumann.Control software
- 4-position low-mid acoustical control
- Compensates for nearby desktops
- Fast acoustical set up in mobile applications
- Repeatable acoustical settings after moving loudspeakers
- Wide range input gain and output level controls
- Easier interfacing with signal sources
- Fully documented extensive mounting hardware range
- More flexibility in mounting cabinets in more diverse locations and backwards compatible to previous products
- Easy advanced planning for installations
- Universal double-insulated switched-mode power supply (100 to 240V)
- One version works in any country and robust to poor quality mains supply
- Ground loops are impossible
- Network connector using standard IP protocol and your existing network infrastructure
- No additional special equipment needed
- Loudspeaker system can be controlled via the Neumann.Control software
- Analog input socket can accept XLR or 6.3 mm (1/4”) jack plugs, electronically balanced with completely symmetrical internal signal chain
- Completely symmetrical internal signal routing minimizes noises caused by external electromagnetic interference
- Production consistency due to automated computer optimized alignment in final testing
- Any KH 80 DSP is pair matched to any other KH 80 DSP
- Separate fast acting thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter to protect the voice coils and power amplifiers
- Woofer soft clip and excursion limiters
- Fast acting and highly reliable
- Allows extraction of the maximum performance
- Low heat dissipation amplifiers with large headroom and overheat limiting
- Improved transient response
- Assured reliability and safety
- 8 Precision Alignment acoustical controls accessible via control network
- Accurate and flexible alignment of the loudspeaker in the room and within systems
- Delay (0 to 70 ms)
- Lip-sync: To align audio and video signals up to 1.75 frames at 50 Hz or 2.1 frames at 60 Hz
- Time-of-flight: To compensate for listening distance differences up to 24 m (79 ft.)
- Linear phase crossover
- Flat phase response for timing transparency
Designed to route audio over IP in an existing AES67 studio infrastructure, the Neumann KH 750 AES67 is a DSP-powered, 10" subwoofer capable of reproducing 18 to 750 Hz at SPLs of 105 dB. This model offers newly integrated redundant AES67 audio network ports that are fully compliant with broadcast standards such as ST 2110 and ST 2022-7 redundancy. At the same time, the KH 750 AES67 is compatible with DANTE-generated AES67 network streams.
The KH 750 AES67 includes the flexible 2.0 / 0.1 Bass Manager, so the sub can be implemented in many different scenarios. Use the KH 750 AES67 for the LFE channel in a 5.1 setup or as a sub in a conventional stereo mix position. The KH 750 AES67 can be easily integrated with Neumann's range of monitors and is suitable for use in mixing, mastering, music, and broadcast. The rear panel provides options to suit various configurations such as four different routing modes. Analog and digital I/O is on hand, as are fourth-order DSP crossovers and acoustical controls to integrate the sub into your room. Use the Automatic Monitor Alignment application (Mac and Windows) to precisely calibrate your monitor's amplitude and phase via the powerful DSP integrated into the subwoofer.
- Bass extension of a stereo monitoring system
- Increasing the maximum SPL of the loudspeaker system
- Decreasing harmonic and intermodulation distortion of the loudspeaker system
- Reproduction of the LFE channel
- Reproduction of the sub signal of a bass-managed multichannel source
- Extension for KH line subwoofer systems
- AES67/ST 2110 network integration
- Tough painted finish and high-density rubber isolating feet
- Excellent self-damping properties leading to minimal cabinet resonances
- No standing wave resonances inside cabinet
- Tight bass sound due to very low group delay
- In-house modeled long-throw bass driver with Extremely Linear Force Factor (ELFF)
- Damping of break-up modes brings low distortion at high sound levels
- Extremely linear force factor provides low harmonic distortion even at high excursions
- Reduced air noise and improved rocking modes
- Grille protects against mechanical damage
- Stereo and externally bass managed applications
- Bypassable 4th order crossover for maximum compatibility with consumer reproduction systems
- Allows main loudspeakers to play louder and with lower distortion
- Stereo 80 Hz bass management
- External bass management
- LFE up to 120 Hz
- LFE full range
- Standard interfacing to professional equipment
- Daisy chain output for subwoofer arrays
Wide range input gain and output level controls
- Easier interfacing with signal sources
8-position phase control, continuous low cut control
- More control in various acoustical environments
- Easy to correct room modes
Universal switched-mode power supply (100 / 240V)
- One version works in any country and robust to poor quality mains supply
Ground lift
- Reduced noise in electrically noisy environments and overcomes ground loops
Low heat dissipation amplifiers with large headroom and sophisticated protection circuitry
- Improved transient response
- Assured reliability and safety
Separate thermo limiter to protect the voice coil and power amplifier
- Soft-clip and excursion limiters
- Increases system reliability
- Allows extraction of the maximum performance from the system
Digital input and output
- 192 kHz, 24-bit conversion
- BNC connector: AES3 and S/P-DIF signals
Network connector using standard IP protocol and your existing network infrastructure
- Loudspeaker system can be controlled via the MA 1?Automatic Monitor Alignment Software
Control function
- Toggle switch to select operation and calibration on the device or via the network with the MA 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment software.
Input selector switch
- For switching the input source from analog / digital AES3 (automatic) to AES67
The Neumann MA 1 Monitor Alignment Microphone and Calibration System is designed to help engineers, musicians, and producers get more accurate and sonically consistent mixes from their Neumann KH 80 DSP monitors or non-DSP KH-Series monitors when used with the KH 750 DSP subwoofer. The system uses an omnidirectional measurement mic and a downloadable software for Mac and Windows with Fraunhofer IIS algorithms to calibrate and adjust the phase and amplitude of the speakers to compensate for room imperfections.
The system is easy to use; simply connect the balanced outputs of your audio interface or monitor controller to your KH monitors. Connect the ethernet ports of your DSP-based monitors into a network switcher (available separately) and then route the switcher output into your computer. Plug the calibration mic into a mic input on your interface (48V phantom power is required) and follow the calibration process in your software. An SG105 mic clip is included to mount the microphone to a stand.
The MA 1 software algorithms use the measurements to adjust the speaker settings to a room-specific target curve that compensates for the room's acoustic flaws. All the correction parameters are stored in the DSP speaker, so it's always there without having to worry about plug-ins and driver issues. In addition, once calibrated, you won't need the ethernet connection.
As mentioned, you can also calibrate non-DSP KH monitors, as long as you are also using a KH 750 DSP subwoofer. The KH 750 DSP has enough processing power to align the entire system, including the two analog speaker connected its outputs. The KH 120, KH 310, and KH 420 loudspeakers benefit from having the linerization of their built-in crossovers for more clarity, a tighter bass, and more accurate time correction.