Neumann MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment for Precise Audio Optimization
Description: The Neumann MA 1 is an advanced monitor alignment system designed specifically for Neumann studio monitors. With its dedicated tool, it ensures precise audio optimization for stereo sets of DSP-based KH-Line monitors, whether connected with or without the KH 750 DSP/AES67 subwoofer. Developed in collaboration with the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), the MA 1 offers an integrated solution with novel algorithms. Unlike conventional correction software, it optimizes not only the amplitude but also the phase response of the monitors, guaranteeing the highest levels of accuracy in tonality, impulse reproduction, and stereo localization.
This powerful tool eliminates the need for plug-ins or special audio drivers as alignment data is stored and processed within the DSP-powered monitors or the subwoofer itself. The Neumann MA 1 is the ultimate solution for achieving optimal audio performance in your studio.
Highlighted Features:
- Advanced algorithms developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS)
- Automatic optimization of amplitude and phase response
- Compatible with Neumann DSP-based KH-Line monitors and KH 750 DSP/AES67 subwoofer
- Seamless integration with two non-DSP-based KH-Line monitors
- No need for plug-ins or special audio drivers
- Ensures superior accuracy in tonality, impulse reproduction, and stereo localization
- Streamlined setup and operation
Technical Requirements:
- Compatible with Neumann DSP-based KH-Line monitors
- Can be used with or without the KH 750 DSP/AES67 subwoofer
- Analog outputs of the subwoofer required for connecting two non-DSP-based KH-Line monitors
Specifications
- 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: 39 dB
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 27 dB-A
- Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 132 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL): 55 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL): 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