Avantone Active MixCubes Powered Full-Range Mini Reference Monitors The Avantone MixCubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all-major studios for the last 25 years. Application Active Recording / Mixdown Monitors Engineering Objective The Avantone Active Mixcubes are designed to be […]
Avantone Active MixCubes Powered Full-Range Mini Reference Monitors
The Avantone MixCubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all-major studios for the last 25 years.
Application
Active Recording / Mixdown Monitors
Engineering Objective
The Avantone Active Mixcubes are designed to be high-resolution, full-range powered mini-reference monitors for fixed or remote locations.
The secondary engineering facet was to create a timeless design that compliments a single full-range transducer.
Performance Objective
Studios primarily use 2-way & 3-way larger monitors designed to represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over small “bass-challenged” systems such as televisions, clock radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Particular attention is always paid to the critical mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This is where having a full-range monitor without a crossover is truly revealing. Ten months of R&D comparative listening & tweaking went into the voicing of the AVANTONE MixCubes. The result is a very smooth sounding, full range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character.
Cabinet Design
The original 5C Sound CubesTM were made of ½” particleboard covered with a glue-on wood grain contact paper. We chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. We started with a 165mm (6 1/2“) sealed cube design with radiused edges. We then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss “RETRO-CREAM” finish. The originals had either screws or on later models plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. We upgraded to high-end nickel plated, machined solid metal binding posts (Dual banana spacing) mounted on a black anodized ,milled and silk-screened aluminum terminal plate. Next we added a 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet to serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator. Additionally, for creative mounting situations, we recessed an industry standard 5/8“-27 mic stand mount into the base.
Driver Design
The originals were a basic 5″ stamped frame design. We designed a proprietary 5.25″ die cast aluminum frame driver/cone assembly to exceed the performance of the originals. The mounting bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper cone, chosen for its musical character, is custom designed & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight & rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke of driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC) yielding a 43oz. High Power-low distortion motor structure.
Amplifier Design
We designed the amp module from the ground up to be a true professional-grade amplifier. It incorporates “overkill” concepts in component selection as well as safety. The result is a “no-compromise” amp with robust headroom characteristics that will rival the performance of much higher priced studio rack mount amps.
Specifications
System Type
Active (Self-powered) shielded full-range stereo pair
Frequency Response
90Hz – 17,000Hz (useful musical range)
>Driver Impedance
Nominal 8 ohms
Max SPL
104db @ 1 meter = 1%THD (PINK NOISE)
Amplifier Type
Class A/B
Amplifier Power
60 watts RMS@ .005% THD (1KHz)
Amp Frequency Response
22Hz-50KHz +0dB/- 3dB (90Hz-50KHz +/-0dB)
Noise
S/N -113 dB
Sensitivity
0dBu (.775VRMS) input at maximum volume (+6dB) = 104dB SPL
Perfect for Home Studios and Multimedia Applications
2-Way Studio Monitors with 2 x 8 Watts Power Output
Dedicated Volume, Mic Level, Bass and Treble Controls
Powerful 4'' Woofers and High-Resolution 1.5'' Tweeters
1/8'' TRS Stereo and RCA Stereo Input Connectors
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Avantone Active MixCubes Powered Full-Range Mini Reference Monitors
The Avantone MixCubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all-major studios for the last 25 years.
Application
Active Recording / Mixdown Monitors
Engineering Objective
The Avantone Active Mixcubes are designed to be high-resolution, full-range powered mini-reference monitors for fixed or remote locations.
The secondary engineering facet was to create a timeless design that compliments a single full-range transducer.
Performance Objective
Studios primarily use 2-way & 3-way larger monitors designed to represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over small "bass-challenged" systems such as televisions, clock radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Particular attention is always paid to the critical mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This is where having a full-range monitor without a crossover is truly revealing. Ten months of R&D comparative listening & tweaking went into the voicing of the AVANTONE MixCubes. The result is a very smooth sounding, full range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character.
Cabinet Design
The original 5C Sound CubesTM were made of ½" particleboard covered with a glue-on wood grain contact paper. We chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. We started with a 165mm (6 1/2“) sealed cube design with radiused edges. We then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss "RETRO-CREAM" finish. The originals had either screws or on later models plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. We upgraded to high-end nickel plated, machined solid metal binding posts (Dual banana spacing) mounted on a black anodized ,milled and silk-screened aluminum terminal plate. Next we added a 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet to serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator. Additionally, for creative mounting situations, we recessed an industry standard 5/8“-27 mic stand mount into the base.
Driver Design
The originals were a basic 5" stamped frame design. We designed a proprietary 5.25" die cast aluminum frame driver/cone assembly to exceed the performance of the originals. The mounting bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper cone, chosen for its musical character, is custom designed & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight & rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke of driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC) yielding a 43oz. High Power-low distortion motor structure.
Amplifier Design
We designed the amp module from the ground up to be a true professional-grade amplifier. It incorporates "overkill" concepts in component selection as well as safety. The result is a "no-compromise" amp with robust headroom characteristics that will rival the performance of much higher priced studio rack mount amps.
Specifications
System Type
Active (Self-powered) shielded full-range stereo pair
Frequency Response
90Hz - 17,000Hz (useful musical range)
>Driver Impedance
Nominal 8 ohms
Max SPL
104db @ 1 meter = 1%THD (PINK NOISE)
Amplifier Type
Class A/B
Amplifier Power
60 watts RMS@ .005% THD (1KHz)
Amp Frequency Response
22Hz-50KHz +0dB/- 3dB (90Hz-50KHz +/-0dB)
Noise
S/N -113 dB
Sensitivity
0dBu (.775VRMS) input at maximum volume (+6dB) = 104dB SPL
Inputs
XLR & TRS (COMBO JACK) +4/Balanced and -10 unbalanced
Weight
7 lb 5 oz (per speaker)
Dimensions
165mm x 165mm x 165mm (6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" in)
PRICE PER UNIT
The smallest big sound ever...
With the A3X, ADAM Audio present their smallest monitor to date, making it perfectly suited for all environments where space is limited but sound shouldnʼt be constricted. The A3X combines a tiny footprint with the much acclaimed ADAM sound quality by using the X-ART tweeter for the higher frequencies, a guarantee for crystal clear music reproduction.
A 4.5” (basket) driver handles the lower registers. The diaphragm is made from carbon fiber, a material that is very light but very stiff and therefore capable of delivering colouring-free sound. Two built-in 25 Watt amplifiers powers each of the drivers directly.
Stereolink
A very handy and exclusive technology found in the two smaller AX monitors is the Stereolink. This is accomplished by a pair of additional RCA connections that allow for a bypass of the second stereo channel to the other speaker.
This new technology connects two A3X speakers in such a manner as to allow the user the option to control the overall stereo volume of the system from either speakerʼs gain control. This makes the A3X a natural for "mixer-less” desktop applications where overall system volume needs to be adjusted easily.
Controls and Connectors
The front of the A3X sports dual ports for surprisingly low frequency response down to 60Hz. The front panel also has power and gain controls. The rear panel includes a tweeter gain control as well as balanced (XLR) jacks and unbalanced (RCA) jacks, allowing for greater connection flexibility. There are also two M6 (6 mm) metric screw threads for stand/wall mounting.
Review: "Highly recommended“
"Iʼve used various monitors for my computer work before, but never of the caliber of the A3X series. Before these, I would have to redo my mixes significantly when transitioning from the small cheapies to the big 'real ones'. The ADAM Audio A3Xʼs save me a step by providing both great sound in a compact format and by changing mundane audio task-work into a quality listening experience. If you use good monitors from the outset, youʼll learn your music that much faster so that when it comes time for mixdown and mastering on your big boxes, youʼll already be acclimated to your songʼs subtler sonic aspects—aspects revealed only by the A3Xʼs with their sweet, smooth top end, and impressive handling of bass frequencies. Highly recommended.“ (Jon Chappell, Harmony Central, 03/10)
Review: "...one of the best compact monitors“
"ADAM´s A3X as the smallest monitor with a X-ART tweeter to date has convinced us in every respect. It´s one of the best compact monitors we have ever reviewed and with its almost shameless low price it´s worth every penny. (Professional Audio, 05/10)
Mid-Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
4.5" (120 mm)
Voice coil Ø
1" (25 mm)
Cone material
Carbon Fiber
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
25 W / 40 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
25 W / 40 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity
-∞ to +14 dB
Tweeter gain
±4 dB
Input connectors
Analog
XLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response
60 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz
≤0.8 %
Long term output
≥98 dB
Max. peak
≥106 dB
Crossover frequencies
2800 Hz
Input impedance
10 KOhm
Weight
10.1 lb (4,6 kg)
Magnetically shielded
No
Height x Width x Depth
10" (252 mm) x 6" (150 mm) x 7.5" (185 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Cinch-cable, Power cord, Manual
Behringer MS-16 2x8W 2-Way Active Personal Monitor System
The Behringer MS16 Studio Monitors feature an active 2-way design with powerful 4'' woofers and 1.5'' tweeters, powered by two 8 watt amplifiers. Offering two line inputs and a microphone input, the Behringer MS16 monitors are perfect for both home studios and general multimedia applications.
Full Description
Compact and Ideal For Home Studio
The Behringer MS16 Studio Monitors, Pair are the ideal studio monitor for your home studio project. Whether that be mixing, producing, or even listening the MS16 Studio Monitors turn your computer into a personal home studio. Its powerful 4" woofers provide thumping bass, whilst the high resolution tweeters provide clean high frequencies. Also featured are dedicated volume, bass and treble controls for extra flexibility. They also make excellent add-on speakers for electronic keyboards and playing a live performance.
Input Connections
The MS16 Studio Monitors feature multiple input options featuring a 1/8" stereo input for connecting up CD, MD and MP3 players. The dual RCA jacks allow for stereo keyboard modules and tape decks. Furthermore there is a 1/4" inch to allow connections for a dynamic microphone or electric guitar enabling you to sign or play along with prerecorded tracks.
Features
Compact stereo speaker system ideally suited for home studios, multimedia applications, keyboard and vocal monitoring, etc.
Powerful 4'' woofers and high-resolution tweeters powered by two 8 watt amplifiers
Dedicated Volume, Bass and Treble controls for more flexibility
Stereo RCA inputs for sound cards, keyboards, etc. that can be used simultaneously with a second stereo source (e. g. CD/MD player) through 1/8'' TRS stereo input
Separately adjustable 1/4'' TRS microphone input mixable with stereo inputs for playback and vocal monitoring applications
1/8'' TRS headphone connector with auto-mute loudspeaker function
Magnetically shielded for placement near computer monitors
Designed and engineered in Germany
Specifications
Woofer: 4''
Tweeter: 1.5''
Output Power: 2 x 8 Watts
Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz
Speaker Impedance: 4?
Input 1:
Connector: 1/8'' TRS Stereo
Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
Input 2:
Connector: RCA Stereo
Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
Mic Input:
Connector: 1/4'' TRS
Input Level: -50dBm, 50?
Dimensions: 9.5'' x 5.5'' x 6'' / 241mm x 140mm x 150mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 4kg
MYTHO 6 is a two-way reference studio monitor that features a high quality large metal dome tweeter for the best vocal reproduction and a 6” neodymium vented woofer with a large sized 51 mm voice coil that guarantees very high energy for tight and controlled bass reproduction and perfect thermal stability with minimum power compression.
The magnetic circuit features a special air ventilation to reduce air compression, air noises and minimize distortion in large excursion situations. The MYTHO 6 is equipped with two separate amplifiers: 200 W for the low frequencies and 100 W for the high. The design is a classic AB circuit, unparalleled for low distortion and natural sound. The signal processing is executed from a dedicated high quality DSP processing. It features a solid aluminium cabinet internally braced and reinforced to improve low frequencies behaviour and reduce resonances.
The S2X brings together the virtues of the ʽclassicalʼ 7” woofer and tweeter combination by using ADAM innovative technologies and top-class materials.
The HexaCone 7” woofer is driven by a sophisticated magnet system with a 2” voice coil creating a greater linear excursion. This produces more dynamics than one would assume in a monitor of such small proportions. As a result, in addition to the unsurpassed audio quality of the X-ART and A/B amplifier combination, this monitor surprises the listener with a very powerful, deep, but always tight and precise low end.
Review at a glance: "Sonic sensation“
“The ADAM Audio S2X can convince in all areas, concerning the sound as well as the workmanship, and are worth every Euro. […] a no-compromise tool for all who mean serious business, whether in music or postproductions.” (www.96kHz.de, 03/2010)
“We started off with a classical string quartet recording and let´s just say right away that the S2Xs floored us. Several adjectives spring to mind [...] - wide open, transparent, effortless, breathtaking realistic, loud, dynamic, involving... [...] If you close your eyes and continue listening, the S2Xs seem to ‚disappearʽ almost entirely. [...] you gradually become less aware that you´re listening to speakers because they´re like an open window on the music itself. [...] Result: These monitors are up there with the best we´ve tried so far.” (MusicTech, 01/2010)
Woofer
Number
1
Basket Ø
7.5" (186 mm)
Voice coil Ø
2" (50 mm)
Cone material
HexaCone
Tweeter
Number
1
Type
X-ART
Diaphragm area
4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø
2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio
4:1
Diaphragm weight
0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Woofer
1
Type
PWM
Amp. power RMS / music
250 W / 350 W
Tweeter
1
Type
A/B
Amp. power RMS / music
50 W / 100 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity (coarse)
-20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps)
Input Sensitivity (fine)
-1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
EQ 80 Hz
0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Low Shelf EQ
±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Tweeter gain
±2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
Input connectors
Analog
XLR
Digital (optional)
AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock
General data
Panel
Front
Frequency response
35 Hz - 50 kHz
THD > 80 Hz
≤0.8 %
Long term output
≥110 dB
Max. peak
≥120 dB
Crossover frequencies
2200 Hz
Input impedance
10 KOhm
Weight
23.8 lb (10,8 kg)
Magnetically shielded
Optional
Height x Width x Depth
14.5" (370 mm) x 8.5" (220 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
Warranty
5 Years
Delivery contents
Power cord, Manual
High-Resolution, Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor with 5.25" Kevlar Woofer
Ultra-linear studio monitor with true active design
Precision Class A/B amplifiers with active protection circuits: 50 W for LF / 25 W for HF
Ultra-high resolution, ferrofluid-cooled 1" dome tweeter for ultimate sound reproduction
Long-throw 5.25" woofer with deformation-resistant Kevlar cone for ultimate bass response
Ultimate dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot" owing to advanced wave guide technology
High-precision crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions
Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
“Planet Earth" power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
Servo-balanced inputs with XLR, 1/4" and unbalanced RCA connectors
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
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