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Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit 1 with KH 750 DSP D G Subwoofer, MA 1 Microphone and Software

SKU: NMONAKT1 MFR: 509134
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Key Features

  • Achieve optimal sound with the Neumann Alignment Kit's reference microphone for accuracy.
  • Ensure precise audio with a flat frequency response using the included measurement microphone.
  • Utilize data logging via software for detailed acoustic analysis and informed adjustments.
  • Fine-tune your sound system using weighting filters for balanced audio in any environment.
  • Experience wide dynamic range, capturing subtle nuances and powerful peaks with clarity.
  • Calibrate your monitors easily with included software, ensuring consistent, reliable performance.
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Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit Specifications

Microphone: General

Microphone: General

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  • Form Factor

    Stand/Boom Mount

  • Sound Field

    Mono

  • Operating Principle

    Pressure Operated

  • Element Type

    1x Electret Condenser

  • Polar Pattern

    Omnidirectional

  • Windscreen

    Foam (Available Separately)

Microphone: Performance

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  • Frequency Range

    20 Hz to 20 kHz

  • Maximum SPL

    132 dB SPL

  • Impedance

    50 Ohms

  • Load Impedance

    1000 Ohms

  • Sensitivity

    30 mV/Pa

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    67 dB A-Weighted

  • Equivalent Noise Level

    27 dB A-Weighted

  • THD

    0.5%

Microphone: Connectivity

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  • Output Connector

    1x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)

Microphone: Power

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  • Operating Voltage

    48 V +/- 4 V

  • Operating Current Consumption

    3 mA

Microphone: Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Mounting

    Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree F to 158 Degree F (0 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    90%

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree F to 158 Degree F (-20 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

  • Dimensions (Dia. x L)

    0.9 x 4.6" (23 x 117mm)

  • Weight

    1.3 oz (37g)

Subwoofer: General

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  • Monitor Type & Configuration

    Active Subwoofer

  • Number of Included Monitors

    Single Monitor

  • Enclosure

    Sealed, Shielded

  • Total Power Output

    256 W

Subwoofer: Drivers

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  • Subwoofer

    1x 10" (25.4cm) Cone

Subwoofer: Performance

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  • Frequency Range

    18 Hz to 300 Hz

  • Frequency Response

    18 Hz to 800 Hz +/- 6 dB (Free field frequency response; 18 Hz to 750 Hz free field frequency response at +/-3 dB)

  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)

    105 dB

  • Dynamic Range

    119 dBA (>120 dBA A/D/A, >123 dBA D/A)

  • THD+N

    < -100 dB (Analog)
    < 90 dB (Digital)

  • Maximum Input Level

    +24 dBu

  • Analog Input Sensitivity/Gain

    +2 dB to -12 dB

  • Self-Generated Noise

    Less Than 20 dBA (at 3" (10cm))

  • Protections and Limiting

    Limiter, Peak Limiter, Thermal Limiting

  • CMRR

    56 dB

Subwoofer: Signal Processing

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  • EQ

    1x LF Shelf
    1x HF Shelf (These Filters, Plus 8 Parametric Controls, are available via Neumann.Control)

  • Filters

    1x Low-Pass

  • Crossover Frequency

    80 Hz (60 to 100 Hz via Neumann.Control)

  • Crossover Type

    Active

  • Phase Adjustment

    0 / 180 Degree Phase Inversion (0, 45, 90, and 135 via Neumann.Control)

Subwoofer: Connectivity

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  • Audio I/O

    2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input
    2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Output

  • Digital Audio I/O

    1x BNC Coaxial AES3 Input
    1x BNC Coaxial AES3 Output

  • Network I/O

    1x RJ45 Ethernet

Subwoofer: Power

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  • AC Input Power

    100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    410 W (Maximum)

Subwoofer: Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Enclosure Material

    Aluminum, Wood

  • Operating Temperature

    50 Degree F to 104 Degree F (10 Degree C to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -13 Degree F to 158 Degree F (-25 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    90%

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    15.07 x 12.99 x 15.07" (383 x 330 x 383mm)

  • Weight

    43 lbs (19.5kg)

  • UPC Code

    615104355941

About Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit

Your Digital Expert For Professional Monitoring Quality
Neumann's Automatic Monitor Alignment MA 1 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 algorithms, derived from decades of experience in aligning reference monitoring systems, guarantee optimally aligned frequency response, time of arrival and level for exact and reliable monitoring.

A unique benefit of the MA 1 Algorithm is precise and effective compensation of room modes. Using MA 1 results in increased clarity, consistency across monitors, dry bass, and time-correct, more accurate depiction of reverbs and acoustic spaces.

Reliable Monitoring Anywhere
Neumann's Automatic Alignment software MA 1 is a dedicated tool for aligning network-enabled KH Line monitors in stereo systems and stereo systems with Bass Management via an additional subwoofer. Non-network-enabled (analog) KH Line monitors can be aligned via MA 1 when connected to a KH 750 DSP/AES67 subwoofer.

Unlike conventional correction software, MA 1 is an integrated solution with novel algorithms, specifically designed for Neumann studio monitors. No plug-in or special audio driver is required: Alignment data is stored and processed within the DSP-powered loudspeakers themselves. For analog Neumann studio monitors (i.e. without a network port) connected to a KH 750 DSP/AES67 subwoofer, MA 1 offers the added benefit of linearizing the phase response, too. This feature, which is already built into all network-enabled loudspeakers with digital electronics, is made possible for analog Neumann studio monitors by the KH 750's DSP capabilities. The result is further increased accuracy in terms of tonality, impulse reproduction, and stereo localization.

How It Works
As a first step, the performance of each monitor in the listening environment is gathered in a guided process. No special acoustics knowledge is required. Simply connect your KH line monitors to the outputs and the MA 1 microphone to the input of your audio interface. This Class I measurement microphone was specifically developed for this software and comes individually calibrated. For communication, the network-enabled KH-line monitors must also be connected to your computer via a network, a standard ethernet switch supporting IPv6 will do.

From the measurement data, the software ascertains the room's acoustic properties. The individual correction parameters are generated according to a room-specific target curve calculated by MA 1. Decades of experience in aligning reference monitoring systems in studio control rooms has been incorporated into this process. Of course, you can modify the target curve to your needs.

When using Bass Management in stereo systems, the alignment algorithm ensures optimal summation between subwoofers and satellites. This achieves optimized time-of-arrival- and phase-correct combination of the monitors and the subwoofer, thus preventing the subwoofer from being perceived as a separate sound source. The result is a unified playback system.

Multiple hardware systems and alignments can be conveniently saved, managed and recalled in MA 1.

All alignment parameters are stored and processed in the network-enabled monitors. So, once aligned, there is nothing to worry about anymore, no plug-ins, no driver issues.

After alignment, the ethernet connections can be removed from a technical perspective. However, keeping the network connections, the MA 1 software allows for advanced functions such as deactivating the subwoofer(s) or switching between different alignment presets (e.g. with a modified target curve).

Multichannel Extension
MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment delivers outstanding acoustic results for stereo setups. For aligning surround and immersive setups, Multichannel Extension for MA 1 is available as a paid extra license.

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.

The Future
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

Loudspeakers And Subwoofers (Stereo Systems)
• 1 pair of KH network-enabled loudspeakers or
• 1 or 2 KH network-enabled subwoofers in combination with a pair of KH network-enabled loudspeakers or a pair of KH analog loudspeakers Note: Stereo systems may comprise Bass Management

Peripheral Equipment
• Neumann MA 1 measurement microphone
• PC or MAC
• Screen resolution of 1280 x 720 px or higher

Audio interface with:
• 1x balanced analog mic input with 48 V phantom power
• Audio output channels equal to or greater than the number of network-enabled loudspeakers and subwoofers used in the monitoring system. Outputs may be balanced analog, S/PDIF (KH 120 II or KH 150 loudspeakers only), or AES3 (KH 750 subwoofer only)
• Network switch offering a number of free sockets equal to or greater than the total number of loudspeakers and subwoofers employed in the monitoring system. Each loudspeaker and subwoofer should be connected from its Primary network socket to a free socket in the network switch

Software Requirements

Operating system:
• PC: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
• Mac: macOS 10.15, 11, 12, 13
• MA 1- Automatic Monitor Alignment software
• ASIO driver (for Windows)

Network-Enabled Loudspeakers (DSP Loudspeakers)
The following loudspeakers and subwoofers are network-enabled and can be controlled directly by MA 1:

• KH 80 DSP
• KH 120 II, KH 120 II AES67
• KH 150, KH 150 AES67
• KH 750 DSP, KH 750 AES67

Non-Network-Enabled Loudspeakers (Analog Loudspeakers)
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. Non-network enabled loudspeaker cannot however be used in multichannel MA 1 aligned systems.

• KH 120 A, KH 120 D
• KH 310 A, KH 310 D
• KH 420 / KH 420 + DIM 1

Important Information

Note:
After the alignment process, the MA 1 software stores the correction data in the monitors or in the subwoofer. In addition, both the hardware setup and the alignment(s) created are saved in the software and can be changed later if required. Another continuous connection to the computer is only required if the loudspeaker setup is to be controlled via the MA 1 during operation. This includes level settings, bass management (if a subwoofer is connected) and setup or alignment changes.

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 Neumann.Control iPad app, their correction data will be overwritten by an alignment with the MA 1 software. If you open the Neumann.Control 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, 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 Neumann.Control iPad app.

Neumann Monitor Alignment Kit Features

  • Calibration algorithms jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS
  • For stereo setups with KH 80 DSP, KH 120 II, KH 150 and all pairs of analog (non DSP-based) Neumann monitors using KH 750 DSP or KH 750 AES67 subwoofers
  • Individually calibrated measurement microphone
  • Room adaptive target curve
  • Phase and amplitude optimization for analog Neumann monitors
  • For Mac and PC

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve optimal sound with the Neumann Alignment Kit's reference microphone for accuracy.
  • Ensure precise audio with a flat frequency response using the included measurement microphone.
  • Utilize data logging via software for detailed acoustic analysis and informed adjustments.
  • Fine-tune your sound system using weighting filters for balanced audio in any environment.
  • Experience wide dynamic range, capturing subtle nuances and powerful peaks with clarity.
  • Calibrate your monitors easily with included software, ensuring consistent, reliable performance.

What's in the box:

  • KH 750 DSP D G Compact DSP-Controlled Closed-Cabinet Active Subwoofer
  • MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment Microphone
  • Automatic Monitor Alignment Software (Download)
  • 3x Mains Cables (European/UK/US Version)
  • Stand Mount (SG 105)
  • User Manual
  • Neumann 2 Year Limited Warranty