All items tagged with studio monitors (224)
Neumann Unveils New KH 150 DSP-Powered Studio Monitors
August 22, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Unveils New KH 150 DSP-Powered Studio Monitors

Neumann.Berlin has expanded its line of reference-class studio monitors. The new KH 150 is a bi-amplified, DSP-controlled design, featuring the same high-resolution tweeter as all Neumann studio monitors and a newly developed 6.5" woofer with ultra-low distortion and high SPL capability. The new KH 150 looks exactly like the other Neumann KH studio monitors and this is the largest two-way model, impressing for its extended low-end, while remaining extremely compact. That is also the result of a new and more energy efficient Class D amplifier and a more powerful DSP.
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Fluid Audio Introduces Image 2 Reference Studio Monitors
August 15, 2022 by Alfred Moody

Fluid Audio Introduces Image 2 Reference Studio Monitors

Always attempting new approaches in active studio monitor designs, Fluid Audio, the company founded by Kevin Zuccaro (JBL, M-Audio, Avid) just introduced an interesting product. After 3 years of research, Fluid Audio introduced the Image 2, a 3-way reference studio monitor design, dedicated to nearfield and midfield use. Using the latest in DSP development and Class-D amplification the Image 2 is probably one of the more ambitious projects from the brand.
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ATC Now Shipping New SCS70 Pro Active Subwoofer
July 18, 2022 by Alfred Moody

ATC Now Shipping New SCS70 Pro Active Subwoofer

ATC, the British manufacturer founded in 1974 by Billy Woodman to manufacture custom drive units for the professional sound industry, continues to expand on its proven philosophy of developing loudspeaker systems from component level. ATC now announced the availability the new high-performance 12" SCS70 Pro active subwoofer, featuring a new sub-bass driver, developed by ATC’s R&D team, and optimized for reproduction of the lowest four octaves of the audio band. There's also the SCS70iW Pro model, optimized for flush/in-wall mounting.
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Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters
July 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

Amphion Loudspeakers Unveils New Headquarters

Responding to increased demand, Amphion Loudspeakers has announced the opening of their new headquarters in Kuopio, Finland. The 19,000 square foot facility increases manufacturing and stock space, includes a purpose-designed R&D rooms, and demo areas for the brand’s home and studio lines of monitoring. This is a major upgrade from Amphion’s previous offices and represents a sizable investment in the brand’s future.
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IK Multimedia Promotes iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle for Dolby Atmos Configurations
June 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Promotes iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle for Dolby Atmos Configurations

Setting up an immersive monitor system in a home studio is now not only possible but also more affordable and reliable. IK Multimedia announce enhanced support for immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos systems based on a multi-unit bundle of its iLoud MTM active monitors, which offer versatile mounting options and a symmetric design. The bundle includes 11 speakers, a measurement microphone, ARC calibration software, and setup guide for easier installation.
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Test Bench: Eighteen Sound NSD1095N Compression Driver and XT120 Horn
June 22, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eighteen Sound NSD1095N Compression Driver and XT120 Horn

The NSD1095N is a 1" throat compression driver with a compact footprint for “high quality” sound applications in professional audio, from studio monitors or stage monitors to high-power sound reinforcement cabinets. It uses a field replaceable True Piston Motion (TPM) TiN coated titanium diaphragm, extending the frequency response by 25% and incorporates a proprietary phase plug architecture that has been designed to give a smooth coherent wave front at the horn entrance across the whole working frequency range.
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Sonarworks Launches SoundID Reference Speaker Calibration Software for Multichannel
May 25, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Launches SoundID Reference Speaker Calibration Software for Multichannel

In a major development, Sonarworks announced the launch of SoundID Reference for Multichannel, the latest addition to the SoundID Reference speaker and headphone calibration product family. The new solution extends the well-known stereo calibration of SoundID Reference to multichannel setups, meeting the fast-expanding requirement of immersive/spatial audio creators, while also introducing new technology to further enhance the immersive sound experience on the whole industry/audio ecosystem level.
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Genelec Takes Smart Active Monitoring GLM Calibration From Stereo to Immersive
May 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Takes Smart Active Monitoring GLM Calibration From Stereo to Immersive

Configuring and managing Genelec Smart Active Monitoring systems for immersive audio environments is now even more user-friendly with the introduction of latest GLM 4.2 loudspeaker manager software, and the new 9301B multichannel AES/EBU interface. These two additions to Genelec's range allow the cost-effective and seamless creation of scalable immersive monitoring systems up to 16 channels, using one or more bass-managed subwoofers, or 32 channels if using a second 9301B.
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Test Bench: Wavecor WF275BD01 10.75” Home Audio Woofer
April 27, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor WF275BD01 10.75” Home Audio Woofer

Part of a new series of drivers announced in October 2020 by Wavecor, this woofer could also be advantageous in high-powered studio monitors. This high-power design targets home audio and home theater applications, including two-way (with larger ribbon/AMT drivers, or compression driver/horn combinations) and three-way speakers. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2022.
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Genelec Promotes 8331 and 8341 Coaxial Monitor RAW Series Models
April 21, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Promotes 8331 and 8341 Coaxial Monitor RAW Series Models

Genelec has expanded its range of RAW recycled aluminum models to include the 8331 and 8341 three-way coaxial studio monitors from The Ones series. A proportion of each sale of these new RAW models will be donated to the Audio Engineering Society (AES) throughout the whole of 2022 by the active loudspeaker and professional monitoring specialist manufacturer from Finland.
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