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NEUMANN

KH 80 DSP W

Active 4" Nearfield Studio Monitors with DSP Control and Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide. White Version


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Description

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 loudspeakers
  • Identify loudspeakers on the network that are in the room
  • Assign 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 accordingly
  • Manual 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 selection
  • Volume control, preset levels, dim, mute all
  • Groups, solos, mutes
  • Other system settings such as delay, standby level and logo brightness
  • System 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) distortion

    Low-distortion high frequency reproduction

    Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion™ (MMD™) waveguide

    Smoother off -axis response

    More 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 system

    Dimmable 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 levels

    Linear pistonic motor gives a very low harmonic distortion even at high excursions

    Reduced 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 response

    Reduced bass compression at high output levels

    No coloration from organ pipe resonance

    Easier to mount in tight spaces

    Compact aluminum cabinet

    Robust package for a long life

    No standing wave resonances

    Excellent 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 environments

    Fast acoustical set up in mobile applications

    Repeatable 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 products

    Easy advanced planning for installations

    Display dimmer and ground lift

    For low lighting level conditions or behind the screen applications

    Reduced 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 equipment

    Reduced 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 limiters

    Increases system reliability

    Allows extraction of the maximum performance

    Powerful amplifiers with large headroom and overheat limiting

    Improved transient response

    Assured reliability and safety

    Specifications

    Acoustics

    Free field frequency response ±6 dB: 53 Hz ... 21 kHz

    Free field frequency response ±3 dB: 57 Hz ... 21 kHz

    Free field frequency linearity deviation between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: ± 0.7 dB

    Reproduction accuracy between 100 Hz and 10 kHz: 100%, 80%, 50% of loudspeakers produced: ±0.26; ±0.23; ±0.17 dB

    Self-generated noise at 10 cm (with input gain set to 100 dB SPL for 0 dBu): < 20 dB(A) SPL

    Sine 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 SPL

    Max. SPL in full space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz): 102.8 dB SPL

    Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD at 1m (averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz): 92.1 dB SPL

    Max. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions: 104 dB(C) SPL

    Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m in typical listening conditions (pair / full range): 93 dB(C) SPL

    Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair with subwoofer): 100 dB(C) SPL

    Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair full range): 88 / 93 dB(C) SPL

    Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single / pair with subwoofer): 91 / 96 dB(C) SPL

    Analog input(s): XLR / 6.3 mm (¼") Jack: analog electronically balanced

    Analog input impedance: 14k Ohms

    Max. 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 setting

    Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): >56 dB @ 15 kHz

    Volume control: via Neumann.Control software

    Volume control range; resolution: 0 ... - dB; 0.1 dB

    Input gain control (sensitivity): 0 dB ... -15 dB

    Output 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 kHz

    Digital internal sampling rate: 48 kHz

    Dynamic range A-D: 114 dB(A)

    Dynamic range A-D-A: 111 dB(A) woofer; 112 dB(A) tweeter

    Dynamic range D-A: 114 dB(A) woofer; 117 dB(A) tweeter

    Latency: 2 ms (A-D-A linear phase)

    Delay: User adjustable delay range: 0 ... 70 ms

    Delay: 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; 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 ... 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 amplifiers

    Infrasonic 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 W

    Woofer amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 0.1%): 90 W

    Tweeter amplifier (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%): 70 W

    Tweeter 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 mW

    Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Idle: 9 / 8 W

    Power 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 polycarbonate

    Cabinet surface finish; color (front / back): Painted, White (RAL 9016)

    Operating conditions: +10 C to +40 C (+50 F to +104 F); < 75% RH; non-condensing

    Transport/storage conditions: -25 C to +60 C (-13 F to 158 F); < 90% RH; non-condensing

    Woofer: 100 mm (4") with protecting black metal grille

    Tweeter: 25 mm (1") with protecting black metal grille

    Mounting 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 liters

    Product 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 Monitor

    4 x Self-adhesive feet

    1 x Mains Cable US

    1 x Safety Guide

    1 x Supplement "Getting Started Quickly"

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