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InTech

Studio And Reference
Monitors

A pair of Genelec 8351A SAM monitors in
Boston's WBUR Studio 3

Contributing Editor Jim Evans, checks out the
latest additions to the increasingly crowded
world of studio and reference monitors...

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hile not attempting to rewrite mix theatres including the Meyer
the laws of physics, loudspeaker Sound-equipped Wildfire South Stage."
designers continue to explore new
The recent 139th AES Convention in
technologies and create innovations New York saw Genelec unveil its new
that will make the sound engineer's life flagship 1236 Smart Active Monitoring
easier, and enable accurate audio
(SAM) Main Monitor System. The 1236
production.
and its individually calibrated
Meyer Sound, best
3U-high
Remote
Amplifier
known for its globally
Module RAM-XL provide "the
successful large format
highest performance possible in
sound
reinforcement
a large format, flush-mounted
systems, has introduced
main monitoring systems".
Amie, the first new
The new design is based on
studio monitor from the
the high-efficiency proprietary
company in more than
double 18-inch bass driver
two decades. Developed to
Meyer design of Genelec's 1036.
meet the needs of sound design Sound Amie The 1236's frequency response
and audio production giant Skywalker extends from 17 Hz to 26 kHz and
Sound, Amie is designed for critical it is capable of delivering 130 dB
production
environments
where SPL referred to 1 metre through a
accurate translation to larger systems combination of modern digital signal
is imperative.
processing and efficient Class D
Tasked by the Lucasfilm firm to amplifiers, providing 2 x
create a new studio monitor with 1000 W, 800 W, and 400
"precision translation, exceptional W of short-term power
power, and a great price point", Meyer into woofer, midrange
Sound has created a product that and tweeter channels,
promises accuracy "for everything respectively. The H 960 x W
from dialogue to dynamic music 1180 x D 650 mm (37 ¾ x 46 ½
tracks, to explosive action sequences".
x 25 5/8 in) enclosure features two
"Amie brings an incredibly smooth 18-inch high-linearity woofers, two
response across the spectrum," Genelec proprietary high-efficiency
comments Leslie Shatz, Wildfire five-inch midrange drivers, as well as
Post Studios sound designer and re- a two-inch high compression tweeter,
recording mixer, who worked with mounted in a very large Directivity
a beta version of Amie. "It is very Control Waveguide (DCW) enclosure.
accurate for dialogue EQ evaluation in
"It's exciting to be adding the new
post-production and despite its light 1236 to Genelec's extensive Smart
weight, it can handle as much power Active Monitoring (SAM) product
as I need even when monitoring very range," says Lars-Olof Janflod,
loud sequences. And most importantly, Marketing Director at Genelec. "It
its translation is spot-on when I listen is designed to achieve outstanding
to my work in larger performance in the most challenging
of recording and mixing environments,
The Genelec
offering faithful reproduction with
SAM family
its cutting edge design. It is perfect
for a wide range of production
environments and applications,
and
highlights
Genelec's
continued commitment to
lead the way with innovative
high performance monitoring
systems"

Also at AES New York, Focusrite gave stereo applications. With the KH 805,
a first outing to that latest addition it is possible to configure flexible
in the RedNet range of Dante audio- monitoring systems for studios of
over-IP products - the RedNet AM2 different sizes, with a smooth, uniform
stereo audio monitoring unit. RedNet response that ranges from below 20
AM2 is a Dante-compatible stereo Hz to above 20 kHz."
monitoring unit combining headphone
The combination of the new KH
and line outputs for flexible monitoring 805 subwoofer and KH 120 or KH 310
of signals sourced from the Dante loudspeakers is suitable for tracking,
network. RedNet AM2 features a mixing and mastering in recording,
quarter-inch front-panel headphone broadcasting, and post-production
socket plus a pair of balanced line studios.
outputs with male XLR connectors
"State-of-the-art
amplifier
mounted on the rear panel, which technologies and high-quality acoustic
may be used for loudspeaker components have been used to
monitoring and other ensure maximum accuracy of sound
applications.
reproduction for the KH 805," adds
The headphone Fraissinet. "A robust 10" driver, solid
output delivers cabinet and carefully designed ports
s i g n i f i c a n t ensure tight, articulate and distortionaudio
output free low-frequency reproduction down
power,
sufficient
to 18 Hz, even at high playback levels."
Focusrite
PreSonus' new Eris E44 and E66
RedNet AM2 stereo to drive even
audio monitoring unit high-impedance
two-way active MTM studio monitors
headphones at substantial levels. deliver an expanded frequency
RedNet AM2, fitted with non-slip feet, range and the widest stereo field in
is designed to either sit securely on a their class, thanks to their nested
flat surface, or be mounted on top of Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer (MTM,
a mic stand using a standard threaded also known as "D'Appolito") design.
bush in the base. RedNet AM2 is The result is a more consistent
planned to ship spring
listening experience on
2016.
and off-axis.
With the KH 805,
The
E44
and
Neumann is adding a
E66
nested
MTM
new active subwoofer
configuration
to its string of studio
incorporates
dual
monitoring
products.
Kevlar
low/mid
Based on the acoustical
drivers (4.5 and 6.5performance of the KH
respectively)
Neumann KH 805 inch,
810 subwoofer, the KH 805 is billed active subwoofer operating in parallel
as "the optimal choice for stereo set- and covering the same frequency
ups in combination with the KH 120 or range so that they acoustically couple.
KH 310".
This effectively creates a larger woofer
Wolfgang Fraissinet, President of to provide a more dynamic output
Neumann, states: "The KH 805 is than conventional two-way studio
the answer to our customers' calls monitors. Nesting a 1.25-inch, silkfor a more affordable solution for dome, high-frequency driver
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