Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Phase corrected and freak'n accurate!

I am going to set up a 5.1 for a post house in Singapore this spring. Check out the spec. on this baby.

HD-1 : High Definition Audio Monitor

Features & Benefits

Unprecedented accuracy for mixes that translate consistently

Exceptional transparency for fine control of EQ and effects

Consistent, smooth coverage pattern for very large “sweet spot”

Individual alignment provides matched pairs with pinpoint imaging

Flat low-frequency response to 32 Hz without subwoofers
High peak power minimizes distortion or compression

Applications

Near-field tracking and mixing studio monitor

High-end stereo and surround sound playback systems

Mastering studio reference monitor

Surround mixing for post production

The HD-1 is a self-contained, ultra-precise loudspeaker for near-field sound monitoring in tracking and mixing. Aligned to closely approximate a point-source radiator, the HD-1 features exceptionally broad directivity to maintain a large “sweet spot.” Patented circuitry tightly controls time delay response for minimal deviation from linear phase, and individually hand-tuned equalization circuits assure flat frequency response within extremely tight tolerances across the full frequency range of operation.

The HD-1 is an active biamplified two-way system comprising an 8-inch cone driver and 1-inch soft dome tweeter in a vented cabinet. The low-frequency driver features an exceptionally large magnet structure and 2-inch voice coil for high efficiency and rapid heat dissipation. The tweeter is a specially developed, impregnated silk dome that affords extremely smooth response while minimizing breakup and coloration.

The HD-1 presents an active balanced input (switchable for +4 dBu or –10 dBV nominal operating level) and an active crossover with optimized pole-zero filter combinations for acoustical transparency and linear phase.

The integral power amplifier features complementary MOSFET output stages operating as class A at low-to-moderate levels (less than 90 dB SPL) and class AB at high levels. The HD-1’s free-field frequency response is flat within ±1 dB from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, and it delivers high peak SPL with greater than 100 dB dynamic range and extremely low distortion.

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