KH 80 DSP

Top-shelf Neumann speaker technology in an affordable nearfield monitor

Tried-and-true 4" x 1" nearfield speaker configuration is ideal for mixing suites and small studios

Network-accessible DSP-regulated bi-amplification lets you configure your system from a central controller

Manage multiple monitors from Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android platforms

Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD) provides superior dispersion

Premium analog technology ensures top-quality imaging and audio handling

Acoustics

-6 dB free field frequency response: 53 Hz ... 22 kHz, ± 6 dB
-3 dB free field frequency response: 57 Hz ... 21 kHz, ± 3 dB
Pass band free field frequency response: 59 Hz ... 20 kHz, ± 2 dB
Self-generated noise
(with input gain set to 100 dB for 0 dBu): < 20 dB(A) at 10 cm
Sine wave output with a THD < 0.5 % at 1 m: 90 dB SPL (>200 Hz)
Max. SPL in full space / calc. in half space at 3% THD at 1m: 102.8 / 108.8 dB SPL (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz)
Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m: 92.1 dB SPL (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz)

Electronics

Bass amplifier output power (THD+N, 0.1%, 10%) : 90 W, 120 W
Treble amplifier output power (THD+N, 0.1%, 10%): 50 W, 70 W
Controller design: Digital, active
Crossover Frequency: 1.8 kHz
Crossover Slope: 48 dB/oct, 8th order with phase correction
Equalization - Low Mid: 0, -1.5, -3, -4.5 dB
Equalization - via Neumann.Control software: 8 x full parametric IIR + low / high shelf global balance
FIR phase correction: Linear phase (170 Hz ... 16kHz, +/- 45), Analog emulation
Latency A-D-A - linear phase, analog emulation mode: 2 ms, 0.5 ms
Protection circuitry: Independent soft clip, peak and thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter. Woofer excursion limiter.
Infrasonic filter - frequency; slope: 61 Hz; 12 dB/oct.
Input: XLR / 6.3 mm (¼") Jack, analog electronically balanced
Impedance: 14k Ohms
Input gain control (sensitivity): 0 dB to -15 dB
Output level control: 94, 100, 108, 114 dB SPL
CMRR: >56 dB @ 15kHz
Max. input level: +24 dBu for 94 dB SPL setting
Digital converter: resolution, design: 24-bit DAC,
Digital internal sampling rate: 48 kHz
Dynamic range D-A; woofer, tweeter: 114 dB, 117 dB
User adjustable delay range: 0 ... 70 ms
Audio-video/lip sync max. frames 1.75 (40 ms frames) or 2.1 (33 ms frames)
Time-of-flight max. distance: 24 m (79 ft)
Resolution - time/distance: 0.1 ms / 3.44 cm (1 3/8")
Mains Power Supply, voltage; frequency: 100-240V; 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V):
Standby: <330 / <50 mW
Idle: 9 / 8 W
Full output: 180 W
Standby: Disabled, 90 mins (default), or user defined in software

Included:

1 x KH 80 DSP Studio Monitor
4 x Self-adhesive feet
1 x Mains Cable US
1 x Safety Guide
1 x Supplement "Getting Started Quickly"