Neumann KH 80 DSP W
UPC/EAN #615104271050
MPN #506838
$699.00
Save 15.7%, MSRP $829.00
Active 4" Nearfield Studio Monitors with DSP Control and Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide. White Version
SIMPLY THE BEST 4" ON THE MARKET
With its digital core, the KH 80 DSP 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.
OPEN UP THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE KH 80 DSP
Via standard IP networking, Neumann.Control 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.
THE PERFECT SOUND OF HIGHER MATHEMATICS AT WORK
The Neumann developers know every nuance, every angle and every wave reflection of the KH 80 DSP. It sounds so pure because they are directing every sound wave so precisely. The KH 80 DSP's design is based on computer simulations that calculate with a level of accuracy that no one other than Neumann does. The Mathematical Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD?) provides the studio series with a solid base for precise sound direction that remains unique. Maths has never sounded so good.
NEUMANN EVEN INCLUDES THE BIGGEST UNKNOWN FACTOR IN OUR CALCULATIONS: YOUR ROOM
It might be a project studio, an outside broadcast van, a corner at work or just a brick building: The room defines the sound. Surfaces and corners in the room cause interference, diffraction, reflection, and refraction: all are forms of distortion. For a really true sound, without acoustic-physical "accidents", you normally need expensive equipment plus plenty of time and expertise to align it correctly - or smart algorithms. Neumann's DSP engine optimizes the sound output of the KH 80 DSP, delivering quality way above the price-tag. And the best part: You don't need to be an expert to perfectly adjust the system to your environment.
A TOOL FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Highest quality components, high-end protection systems and power reserves are what you would expect from this studio class product even under the most demanding circumstances. Its design makes the KH 80 DSP a versatile near-field monitor, which delivers professional-quality sound wherever you need it - in project and music studios, editing and broadcasting rooms or in outside broadcast vans. Some of our customers like it so much, they use the KH 80 DSP in their living rooms. Why not After all, the KH 80 DSP delivers digital precision for a masterpiece of analog technology: your ears.
CONTROL AND ALIGN THE MONITOR WITH YOUR IPAD
The Neumann.Control app for iPads offers several features allowing you to setup, align and operate the KH 80 DSP even in large setups up to 9 loudspeakers.
The key features are:
Setup
1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 9 loudspeakersIdentify loudspeakers on the network that are in the roomAssign the identified loudspeakers to positions in the room
Align
Guided Alignment - a set of simple questions resulting a well-balanced sound. The Guided Alignment is 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 accordinglyManual Alignment - an 8-band fully parameteric equaliser for expert users. In Manual Alignment 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 selectionVolume control, preset levels, dim, mute allGroups, solos, mutesOther system settings such as delay, standby level and logo brightnessSystem Requirements: iPad with iOS 10 or higher
HUNDREDS OF GOOD REASONS FROM THE NEUMANN PHILOSOPHY
The KH 80 DSP has also been developed true to the Neumann philosophy for monitor loudspeakers. Every component, every shape, every signal and every wave motion is a consequence of this philosophy. No form or component is there without reason. There are hundreds of tangible reasons built into the KH 80 DSP, which all stand for exceptionally pure and neutral sound. These include, for example, curvatures of the housing that reduce edge diffraction. Also included is the pistonic output of the bass driver which does not give rise to harmonic distortions, even with the highest sound peaks. Some of these reasons are obvious in the KH 80. Others Neumann prefers to keep to itself. But together, each can be heard - sound professionals in both large and small studios all around the world can testify to this.
Features
In-house simulated tweeter with alloy fabric dome (magnetically shielded)
Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear (harmonic and intermodulation) distortionLow-distortion high frequency reproduction
Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion? (MMD?) waveguide
Smoother off -axis responseMore 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 systemDimmable for low lighting level conditions or behind the screen applications
In-house modelled long-throw composite sandwich 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 levelsLinear pistonic motor gives a very low harmonic distortion even at high excursionsReduced air noise and improved rocking modes
Robust metal grilles
Protects against mechanical damage
Large high-capacity flow-optimized bass reflex ports with pipe resonance damping
Fast bass transient responseReduced bass compression at high output levelsNo coloration from organ pipe resonanceEasier to mount in tight spaces
Compact aluminum cabinet
Robust package for a long lifeNo standing wave resonancesExcellent heat dissipation
One-piece front panel with no discontinuities
Reduced diffraction and smoother frequency response
4-position bass, low-mid and treble acoustical controls
More control in diverse acoustical environmentsFast acoustical set up in mobile applicationsRepeatable 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 more diverse locations and backwards compatible to previous productsEasy advanced planning for installations
Display dimmer and ground lift
For low lighting level conditions or behind the screen applicationsReduced noise in electrically noisy environments and over-comes ground loops
Universal switched-mode power supply (100 ... 240 V)
One version works in any country and robust to poor quality mains supply
XLR electronically balanced analogue input
Standard interfacing to professional equipmentReduced noise in electrically noisy environments and over-comes ground loops
Production consistency due to individual hand alignment in final testing
Any KH 120 is "pair matched" to any other KH 120
Separate fast acting thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter to protect the voice coils and power amplifiers
Woofer soft clip and excursion limitersIncreases system reliabilityAllows extraction of the maximum performance
Powerful amplifiers with large headroom and overheat limiting
Improved transient responseAssured reliability and safety
Specifications
Acoustics
Free field frequency response ±6 dB: 53 Hz ... 21 kHzFree field frequency response ±3 dB: 57 Hz ... 21 kHzFree field frequency linearity deviation between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: ± 0.7 dBReproduction accuracy between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: 100%, 80%, 50% of loudspeakers produced: ±0.26; ±0.23; ±0.17 dBSelf-generated noise at 10 cm (with input gain set to 100 dB SPL for 0 dBu): < 20 dB(A) SPLSine 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 SPLMax. SPL in full space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz): 102.8 dB SPLBass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz): 92.1 dB SPLMax. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions: 104 dB(C) SPLMax. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m in typical listening conditions (pair / full range): 93 dB(C) SPLMax. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair with subwoofer): 100 dB(C) SPLMax. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair full range): 88 / 93 dB(C) SPLMax. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair with subwoofer): 91 / 96 dB(C) SPLAnalog input(s): XLR / 6.3 mm (¼") Jack: analog electronically balancedAnalog input impedance: 14k OhmsMax. 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 settingCommon mode rejection ratio (CMRR): >56 dB @ 15 kHzVolume control: via Neumann.Control softwareVolume control range; resolution: 0 ... - dB; 0.1 dBInput gain control (sensitivity): 0 dB ... -15 dBOutput level control (output level in 1 m based on 0 dBu input level): 94; 100; 108; 114 dB SPL
Electronics
Digital converter: resolution; design: 24-bit DAC;Digital converter: sampling rate: 48 kHzDigital internal sampling rate: 48 kHzDynamic range A-D: 114 dB(A)Dynamic range A-D-A: 111 dB(A) woofer; 112 dB(A) tweeterDynamic range D-A: 114 dB(A) woofer; 117 dB(A) tweeterLatency: 2 ms (A-D-A linear phase)Delay: User adjustable delay range: 0 ... 70 msDelay: 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; activeCrossover frequency: 1.8 kHzCrossover slope: 48 dB/oct; 8th order with phase correctionEqualization: Low-Mid: 0; -1.5; -3; -4.5 dBEqualization: via Neumann.Control software: 8 x full parametric IIR + low / high shelf global balanceFIR 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 amplifiersInfrasonic filter: frequency; slope: 61 Hz; 12 dB/oct.Remote control: Neumann.Control software via an RJ45 connector carrying standard IP data
Display
On; Normal Operation: Neumann logo "White"Identification: Neumann logo "Rosé"Limit / Clip / Errors / Protection /Boot Mute / Shut Down Mute: Neumann logo "Red"Brightness: via Neumann.Control
Power
Output power
Woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%): 120 WWoofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%): 90 WTweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%): 70 WTweeter 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 mWPower consumption (230 V / 100 V): Idle: 9 / 8 WPower consumption (230 V / 100 V): Full output: 180 W
In-rush current (Peak): 20 A
Standby: Disabled; 90 mins (default); user defined in software
Physical
Cabinet material: Composite polycarbonateCabinet surface finish; color (front / back): Painted, White (RAL 9016)Operating conditions: +10 C to +40 C (+50 F to +104 F); < 75% RH; non-condensingTransport/storage conditions: -25 C to +60 C (-13 F to 158 F); < 90% RH; non-condensingWoofer: 100 mm (4") with protecting black metal grilleTweeter: 25 mm (1") with protecting black metal grilleMounting 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 (9 1/8" x 6" x 7 5/8")External net volume: 6.7 litersProduct weight: 3.5 kg (7 lbs 8 oz)Packed dimensions (height x width x depth), mm (inches): 345 x 277 x 243 mm (13 5/8" x 10 7/8" x 9 5/8")Packed weight: 4.1 kg (9 lbs 1 oz)Packed cube: 0.023 m³
Included:
1 x KH 80 DSP Studio Monitor4 x Self-adhesive feet1 x Mains Cable US1 x Safety Guide1 x Supplement "Getting Started Quickly"
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