Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit (1x MA 1, 2x KH 80 DSP, 1x KH 750 DSP)
Features
- Includes 1x MA 1, 2x KH 80 DSP and 1x KH 750 DSP
Description
The Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit (1x MA 1, 2x KH 80 DSP, 1x KH 750 DSP) includes 1x MA 1, 2x KH 80 DSP and 1x KH 750 DSP.
KH 80 DSP
With its digital core, the Neumann KH 80 DSP Near-Field Monitor (Grey) enables filtering functions and room adjustment options, which brings reference level reproduction to any environment. Even with its compact design, it has extraordinary reserve capacity - as well as the classic strengths of the Neumann monitor philosophy: clearly defined dispersion angle, distortion-free design and sophisticated material selection.
Via standard IP networking, NeumannControl gives full access to all the functions of the KH 80 DSP Studio Monitor not already available via the back panel. Systems of loudspeakers can be defined, from mono to 3D, aligned for a good in-room sound, and then operated centrally: Setup, Align, Operate.
Key Features:
- In-house simulated tweeter with alloy fabric dome.
- Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear (harmonic and intermodulation) distortion.
- Low-distortion high frequency reproduction.
- Elliptical Mathematically Modelled 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 level conditions or behind the screen applications.
- Robust metal grilles.
- 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 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 NeumannControl software.
- 4-position low-mid acoustical control.
- Compensates for nearby desktops.
- Fast acoustical set up in mobile applications.
- Repeatable acoustical settings after moving loudspeakers.
- Network connector using standard IP protocol and your existing network infrastructure.
- No additional special equipment needed.
- Loudspeaker system can be controlled via the NeumannControl software.
KH 750
Designed to complement both small rooms small studio monitoring systems, the Neumann KH 750 Compact DSP-Controlled Closed-Cabinet Subwoofer is a DSP-powered, 10" subwoofer capable of reproducing 18 to 300 Hz at SPLs of 105 dB. This model supplies a flexible 2.0/0.1 Bass Manager, so the sub can be implemented in many different scenarios. Use the KH 750 for the LFE channel in a 5.1 setup or as a sub in a conventional stereo mix position. The KH 750 can be easily integrated with Neumann's range of monitors and is suitable for use in mixing, mastering, music, and broadcast.
The KH 750 has multiple rear-panel options to suit various configurations such as four different routing modes. Analogue and digital I/O is on hand, as are fourth-order DSP crossovers and acoustical controls to integrate the sub into your room. Using the RJ45 connection, you can utilise NeumannControl, which operates over a standard IP network and offers controls for the KH 750 not found on the physical sub itself. These controls make it easier to set up, align, and operate the sub within your system, even in small locales. The NeumannControl software can be controlled by means of your computer or an iPad.
Use the KH 750 to complement your small studio monitoring rig, and in doing so, relive the burden of bass extension from your existing monitoring system. By implementing this sub, you'll also notice a marked decrease of harmonic and intermodulated distortion from your main monitors, as that load has now been lessened. A pleasant side effect will be the ability to increase the overall SPL of your loudspeakers, so you can check for how the mix sounds at louder levels without inducing distortion.
Key Features:
- Decreases the bass extension of the monitoring system.
- Increases the maximum SPL of loudspeakers.
- Decreases harmonic and intermodulation distortion of loudspeakers.
- Reproduces the LFE channel.
- Reproduces the sub signal of a bass-managed multichannel source.
- Makes a Plane Wave Bass Array system.
- Works as an extension for KH 810, KH 870, and KH 805 subwoofer systems.
MA 1
The Neumann MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment ensures the best possible sound quality in any room – from home studios to professional control rooms. Using the individually calibrated measurement microphone your acoustic environment is analyzed in a guided process. Advanced calibration algorithms, jointly developed with the world's leading institute in audio processing, Fraunhofer IIS, guarantee an optimally adapted amplitude and phase correction for exact and reliable monitoring.
Neumann’s Automatic Alignment is a dedicated tool for stereo sets of KH 80 DSP monitors with or without the KH 750 DSP as well as two non DSP-based KH-Line monitors connected to the analog outputs of a KH 750 DSP subwoofer. Unlike conventional correction software it is an integrated solution with novel algorithms, jointly developed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) specifically for Neumann studio monitors. No plug-in or special audio driver is required: Alignment data is stored and processed within the DSP-powered monitors themselves. As a unique benefit, the software not only optimizes the amplitude response but also optimizes the phase. This provides highest accuracy in terms of tonality and impulse reproduction.
How it Works
In a first step, acoustic data of the listening environment is gathered in a guided process. No special acoustic knowledge is required. Simply connect your Neumann monitors to the outputs of your audio interface or monitor controller. Additionally, your DSP-based KH-line monitors must also be connected to your computer’s ethernet port. For multiple connections, a standard ethernet switch will do.
Now plug the measurement microphone into your microphone input. This microphone was specifically developed for this software and is individually calibrated by it. The software will guide you through the measurement process.
From the measured data, the software ascertains the room’s acoustic properties. The individual correction parameters are generated according to a room-specific target curve calculated by the software. Neumann's decades of experience in calibrating monitoring systems in studio control rooms has been incorporated into this process. Of course, you can modify the target curve to your needs.
Additionally, the alignment process ensures an optimal summation in the low frequencies when a subwoofer is used.
All resulting correction parameters are stored and processed in the DSP-powered monitors. So there is nothing to worry about anymore, no plug-ins, no driver issues. And no additional cables, either: Once the alignment process is completed, the ethernet connections are not required anymore.
Using the KH 750 DSP subwoofer, stereo sets of analog KH-Line monitors, too, can be used with the Automatic Monitor Alignment Software. The KH 750 DSP has enough processing power to align the entire system including the two analog loudspeakers connected to its outputs. Additionally, KH 120, KH 310, and KH 420 loudspeakers profit from phase linearization of their built-in crossover filters! The result is increased clarity, a dry bass, and a time-correct, more accurate depiction of reverbs and acoustic spaces.
Key Features:
The MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment is the beginning of a new era in monitoring. Starting with the current version, which delivers outstanding acoustic results for stereo setups, the range of software functions will be expanded step by step with updates.
Hardware Requirements
- 1 pair of KH DSP loudspeakers or up to two KH 750 DSP subwoofers 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, 10.15 or 11.0)
- 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
- Screen resolution of 1280×720 px or higher
Software Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 64 Bit and macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 or 11.0
- Neumann MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment software
- ASIO driver (for Windows)
- IPv6 supported and enabled
DSP Loudspeakers (Network-Enabled)
The following loudspeakers and subwoofers are network-enabled and can be controlled directly by the software:
- KH 80 DSP
- KH 750 DSP
Analog Loudspeakers (Not Network-Enabled)
The following loudspeakers are not network-enabled and need to be connected via a network- enabled subwoofer in order to be included in the system setup.
- KH 120 A
- KH 120 D
- KH 310 A
- KH 310 D
- KH 420/KH 420 + DIM 1
Important Information, Please Note:
- After the alignment process, the MA 1 software stores the correction data in the monitors or in the subwoofer; not in the software application. Therefore, no Ethernet connection to the computer is required for further operation of the aligned system. Currently, the data stored in the loudspeaker(s) cannot be recalled or changed, once the software is closed. The calibration procedure must be started from the beginning and repeated.
- The following currently applies: If the loudspeakers were previously adjusted using the NeumannControl iPad® app, their correction data will be overwritten by an alignment with the MA 1 software. If you open the NeumannControl iPad® app again, the last data stored in the app is sent to the loudspeakers, thus overwriting the correction data generated by the MA 1.
- Alignment settings are made via the MA 1 software. Other parameters (e.g. mute, logo brightness, delay ...) cannot currently be controlled by the MA 1 software.
- The MA 1 software does not include Guided Alignment or Manual Alignment like on the NeumannControl iPad® app.
Specifications
KH 80 DSP | |
Free field frequency response ±6 dB | 53 Hz … 21 kHz |
Free field frequency response ±3 dB | 57 Hz … 21 kHz |
Free field frequency linearity deviation between 100 Hz and 10 kHz | ± 0.7 dB |
Reproduction accuracy between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: 100%, 80%, 50% of loudspeakers produced | ±0.26; ±0.23; ±0.17 dB |
Self-generated noise at 10 cm (with input gain set to 100 dB SPL for 0 dBu) | <20 dB(A) SPL |
Sine wave output with a THD < 0.5 % at 1 m in half space | 90 dB SPL (>200 Hz) |
Max. SPL calc. in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz) | 108.8 dB SPL |
Max. SPL in full space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz) | 102.8 dB SPL |
Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz) | 92.1 dB SPL |
Max. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions | 104 dB(C) SPL |
Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m in typical listening conditions (pair / full range) | 93 dB(C) SPL |
Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair with subwoofer) | 100 dB(C) SPL |
Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair full range) | 88 / 93 dB(C) SPL |
Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair with subwoofer) | 91 / 96 dB(C) SPL |
Analog input(s) | XLR / 6.3 mm (¼”) Jack: analog electronically balanced |
Analog input impedance | 14k Ohms |
Max. input level | +24 dBu for 94 dB SPL setting +18 dBu for 100 dB SPL setting +10 dBu for 108 dB SPL setting +4 dBu for 114 dB SPL setting |
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) | >56 dB @ 15 kHz |
Volume control | via Neumann.Control software |
Volume control range; resolution | 0 … -∞ dB; 0.1 dB |
Input gain control (sensitivity) | 0 dB ... -15 dB |
Output level control (output level in 1 m based on 0 dBu input level) | 94; 100; 108; 114 dB SPL |
Digital converter: resolution; design | 24-bit DAC; Δ∑ |
Digital converter: sampling rate | 48 kHz |
Digital internal sampling rate | 48 kHz |
Dynamic range A-D | 114 dB(A) |
Dynamic range A-D-A | 111 dB(A) woofer; 112 dB(A) tweeter |
Dynamic range D-A | 114 dB(A) woofer; 117 dB(A) tweeter |
Latency | 2 ms (A-D-A linear phase) |
Delay: User adjustable delay range | 0 … 70 ms |
Delay: Resolution: time; distance | 0.1 ms; 3.44 cm (1 3/8”) |
Delay: Max. frames Audio-video synchronisation (lip sync) | 1.75 (40 ms frames); 2.1 (33 ms frames) |
Delay: Time-of-flight maximum distance | 24 m (79 ft) |
Controller design | Digital; active |
Crossover frequency | 1.8 kHz |
Crossover slope | 48 dB/oct; 8th order with phase correction |
Equalization: Low-Mid | 0; -1.5; -3; -4.5 dB |
Equalization: via Neumann.Control software | 8 x full parametric IIR + low / high shelf global balance |
FIR phase correction | Linear phase (170 Hz ... 16 kHz; +/- 45°) |
Protection circuitry | Independent soft clip, peak and thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter; Woofer excursion limiter; thermo limiter for the electronics and amplifiers |
Infrasonic filter: frequency; slope | 61 Hz; 12 dB/Okt. |
Remote control | Neumann.Control software via an RJ45 connector carrying standard IP data |
Display: On; Normal Operation | Neumann logo “White” |
Display: Identification | Neumann logo “Rosé” |
Display: Limit / Clip / Errors / Protection /Boot Mute / Shut Down Mute | Neumann logo “Red” |
Display Brightness | via Neumann.Control |
Output power woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) | 120 W |
Output power tweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%) | 70 W |
Output power woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%) | 90 W |
Output power tweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%) | 50 W |
Mains Power Supply: input voltage; frequency | 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz |
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Standby | <330 / <50 mW |
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Idle | 9 / 8 W |
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Full output | 180 W |
In-rush current (Peak) | 20 A |
Standby | Disabled; 90 mins (default); user defined in software |
Cabinet material | Composite polycarbonate |
Cabinet surface finish; color (front / back) | Painted; metallic anthracite (RAL 7021) / Black (RAL 9005) |
Operating conditions | +10° C to +40° C ; <75% RH; non-condensing |
Transport/storage conditions | -25° C to +60° C; <90% RH; non-condensing |
Woofer | 100 mm (4") with protecting black metal grille |
Tweeter | 25 mm (1") with protecting black metal grille |
Mounting points | 2 x M6 threaded inserts with 70 mm spacing on back panel; thread depth 15 mm (5/8”) |
Product dimensions (height x width x depth) | 233 x 154 x 194 mm |
External net volume | 6.7 liters |
Product weight | 3.5 kg |
Packed dimensions (height x width x depth), mm | 345 x 277 x 243 mm |
Packed weight | 4.1 kg |
Packed cube | 0.023 m³ |
KH 750 DSP | |
Monitor Type | Active Subwoofer |
Enclosure | Sealed, Shielded |
Power Rating | 256 W |
Drivers | LF Driver: 1 x 10" / 254 mm Woofer |
Performance | |
Frequency Range | 18 Hz to 300 Hz |
Frequency Response | 18 Hz to 800 Hz ± 6 dB |
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 105 dB |
Dynamic Range | 119 dBA |
THD+N | < -100 dB (Analogue) < 90 dB (Digital) |
Maximum Input Level | +24 dBu |
Analogue Input Sensitivity/Gain | +2 dB to -12 dB |
Self-Generated Noise | Less Than 20 dBA (at 3" / 10 cm) |
Phase Adjustment | Phase Inversion 0 / 180° |
Protections and Limiting | Limiter, Peak Limiter, Thermal Limiting |
CMRR | 56 dB |
Signal Processing | |
AEQ | 1 x LF Shelf dB 1 x HF Shelf dB |
Filters | 1 x Low-Pass |
Crossover | |
Crossover Frequency | 80 Hz |
Crossover Type | Active |
Connectivity | |
I/O | 2 x XLR Balanced Female Analogue Input 2x XLR Balanced Male Analogue Output1x BNC AES/EBU Female Digital Input1x BNC AES/EBU Female Digital Output |
Computer Interface | 1 x RJ45 (Controller) |
Power | |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 410 W (Maximum) |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 50 to 104°F / 10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 90% |
Storage Temperature | -13 to 158°F / -25 to 70°C |
General | |
Enclosure Material | Aluminium, Wood |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 13.0 x 15.1 x 15.1" / 330.0 x 383.0 x 383.0 mm (Each) |
Weight | 43.0 lb / 19.5 kg (Each) |
MA 1 | |
Acoustical operating principle | Pressure transducer |
Directional Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 30 mV/Pa -30 dBV +/- 3 dB uncalibrated 30 mV/Pa -30 dBV +/- 0,5 dB Calibrated (via software) |
Rated Impedance | 50 Ohms |
Rated load impedance | 1000 Ohms |
Equivalent noise level, CCIR (1) | 39 dB |
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted (2) | 27 dB-A |
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% (3) | 132 dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) (4) | 55 dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) (5) | 67 dB |
Maximum output voltage | 10 dBu |
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V |
Current consumption | (P48, IEC 61938) 3 mA |
Matching connector | XLR3F |
Weight | 37 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Length | 117 mm |
Operating conditions | 0 °C - +70 °C (32 °F - 158 °F); max. 90 % at +20 °C |
Transport/storage conditions | −20 °C - +70 °C (−4 °F - 158 °F); max. 90 % at +20 °C |
1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS2) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS3) measured as equivalent el. input signal 4) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS5) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
In The Box
- 1x MA 1 Monitor Alignment Microphone
- 1x SG 105 Microphone Clip
- 2x KH 80 DSP Studio Monitor
- 1x KH 750 DSP Subwoofer
- 8x Self-Adhesive feet
- 3x Power Cable
- Safety Guide
- Supplement “Getting Started Quickly"
- Software, Free Downloadable
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Details
- Product: Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit (1x MA 1, 2x KH 80 DSP, 1x KH 750 DSP)
- Manufacturer: Neumann
- Model: 509140
- SKU: 509140
- RM Product #: 89680