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2014
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Monitoring Commandments
Monitoring Methodology
10
MONITORS: Dynaudio
12
MONITORS: Eve Audio
14
MONITORS: Genelec
16
MONITORS: KRK
18
MONITORS: PMC
20
MONITORS: PSI Audio
22
MONITORS: PreSonus
26
MONITORS: Tannoy
28
Headphone Essentials
29
HEADPHONES: Audio-Technica
30
HEADPHONES: KRK
Darrell Carter
darrell.carter@intentmedia.co.uk
32
HEADPHONES: ULTRASONE
>ADVERTISER INDEX
Advertiser
Page
Dynaudio
Genelec
Neumann
PreSonus
36
PMC
31
Tannoy
35
www.audiomedia.com
> Editor
Jory MacKay
jory.mackay@intentmedia.co.uk
> Designer
Jat Garcha
jat.garcha@intentmedia.co.uk
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June 2014 03
MONITORING
Monitoring
Commandments
David Bell, managing director of acoustic and technical design
firm White Mark, gives us his five steadfast rules for getting the
most out of your monitors.
BEFORE launching into a view of the
loudspeaker itself, the key features of the
environment into which it is to be placed must
be understood. This piece is not the place for a
tutorial on the acoustic properties of enclosed
spaces but the salient issues should be set out,
such that a context for the following remarks can
be established. Important aspects of the room
to be considered are its modal response and the
fundamentally different relationship it has to the
differing regions of the frequency response it is to
be asked to support during audio reproduction.
The key influence can be very heavily
simplified to the observation that: all spaces that
are enclosed by walls will have a series of modes,
perceived as maxima and minima in sound level
at given frequencies. These modal effects are
spatially distributed within the space as a direct
result of the geometry of the rooms boundaries.
The distribution across the frequency spectrum
of these modes, and their Q, are affected by the
shape and the structure of the room boundaries
and there is only so much that can be undertaken
to alter this using acoustic treatment, once the
space within it has been defined.
The way that the room volume interacts
with frequencies within it as they vary over
the audible range varies. The effect of the low
frequency response of a room is limited in the
range below the fundamental frequency relating
to its principal axial dimension. Above this
04 June 2014
MONITORING
MONITOR METHODOLOGY
MONITOR METHODOLOGY
DYNAUDIO PROFESSIONAL
Chosen by Ear
It is a fact that monitor selection by blindfold testing is increasingly common among audio
professionals, and Dynaudio Professional Air and BM series are chosen this way again and again by
leading post, film, broadcast and recording studios.
BM mkIII Series
The Dynaudio Professional BM mkIII
series near-field monitors and the
BMS II-series precision subwoofers
are made by hand in Denmark using
only the finest materials and handcrafted drivers. The result is incredible
consistency and performance across the
entire line.
These monitors perform to their
true potential with innovative
stand technology. Each monitor
arrives in your studio paired with its
own IsoAcoustics monitor stand that
allows each monitor to float in free
space. Now you hear an authentic and
uncolored sound which eliminates
energy transfer to
surrounding surfaces:
bass frequencies becomes tighter
and overall imaging is enhanced.
The strategic partnership
between Dynaudio Professional and
IsoAcoustics gives you a complete
monitoring solution
of superiorquality.
BM Compact mkIII
The BM Compact mkIII is a premium quality, smallformat near-field monitor. With an ultra-high dynamic
range, it hits well above its weight class thanks to
intelligent design. Using ultra lightweight aluminum
wire and aluminum voice coils in its handcrafted drivers,
along with a Class D amplifier the BM Compact mkIII
provides outstanding performance.
BM5 mkIII
The BM5 mkIII is the next generation of the
tremendously successful BM5A mkII. With greater
SPL, broader frequency and power response compared
to the previous model, its ultra-high dynamic range and
hand-crafted drivers deliver performance superior to
many larger, more expensive monitors.
BM6 mkIII
The BM6 mkIII builds on the success of the BM6A mkII design, revoiced around Dynaudios next-generation waveguide. Designed and
often chosen as a bridge to mid-field, its small size belies its ability to
deliver high SPL and broad frequency response, while the hand-crafted
drivers deliver superior performance.
BM12 mkIII
The BM12 mkIII expands on the legacy of the classic BM12A
design. Re-voiced around Dynaudios next generation waveguide, the
BM12 mkIII has been designed around highly efficient hand-crafted
neodymium drivers, providing faithful transient response and an SPL of
123 dB for larger listening environments.
DYNAUDIO PROFESSIONAL
AIR Series
AIR is a complete and networked solution for critical
monitoring. Chosen by ear, youll find Air in the worlds
leading broadcast and production studios. Stereo to
multichannel, analogue to full digital path, Air is
consistent, reliable and transparent.
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AIR Remote
AIR Remote is a
dedicated hardware
remote control that
ensures convenient
daily operation.
You get
instant access
to all
significant
operation parameters
such as global volume, reference levels,
preset recall as well as solo and mute status
for each monitor. When working with
wide dynamic range audio, it is essential to
control volume at the latest possible stage
to assure maximum resolution at all times.
The AIR Remote gives you this control
with low noise, perfect tracking across
multiple channels, and the ability to control
the level regardless of the condition of the
surrounding equipment. There are three
storable reference levels, presets, and mute/
solo functionality, too.
Volume Box
Volume Box provides level control for
Dynaudio BM Compact mkIII and BM5
mkIII desktop monitors with unprecedented
precision and ease. Volume Boxs unique
quality is that absolutely no audio flows
through it. It focuses solely on precise
volume control information.
The result? Perfect tracking.
Choosing by Ear
Monitor selection by blindfold testing
is increasingly common among audio
professionals so we asked talented media
professional, writer and editor, Paul Mac,
to provide both an overview of current
professional practice and a practical guide to
choosing by ear for aspiring professionals.
We encourage you to Choose by Ear.
Download the full guide (PDF) here:
dynaudioprofessional.com/choosing-by-ear
INFORMATION
TC Group
Sindalsvej 34
DK-8240 Risskov
Denmark
T: +45 8742 7000
F: +45 8742 7010
E: info@tcgroup.tc
W: www.tcgroup.tc
W: www.dynaudioprofessional.com
TC Group is the worldwide
distributor for Dynaudio Proffesional.
www.audiomedia.com
June 2014 11
EVE AUDIO
EVE AUDIO
RS: Theres
always room to
improve and
plenty of things
to do, and were
thinking about
the broadcast
sector and also
new product
development.
Can you say
more about the
proposed new
products?
RS: I can only
say that, of
The TS112 control panel
course, I have a lot
of ideas. I do have guidelines for the next four
years, but I cant say too much about them at
the moment.
Subwoofers
Roland Stenz: We have four models, 7in,
8in, 10in and 12in. The most important
thing about them is the use of a passive
radiator on the underside so we dont
have bass reflex ports. With the passive
diaphragm we can reach lower frequencies
without port noise. The subwoofers have a
stereo input and outputs for the satellites,
together with an LFE input and an LFE
Thru. All functions, including sub and
system volumes, crossover frequencies and
sub phase, are adjustable from the front of
the sub and via remote control. You can also
switch between unfiltered satellites where
they are running full-range and filtered
satellites with the sub-woofer by pressing
a button on the remote control a good
function if you want to check your mix in
both modes.
INFORMATION
EVE Audio
Roland Stenz, Managing Director
Kerstin Mischke, Sales and Marketing
EVE Audio GmbH
Ernst Augustin Str. 1a
12489 Berlin
Germany
T: +49-30-6704 4180
F: +49-30-6704 4188
E: info@eve-audio.com
W: www.eve-audio.com
UK distribution
Nova Distribution Trading Ltd
Phil Skins
Unit 36
88-90 Hatton Garden
London EC1N 8PN
England
T: +44 (0)20 3589 2530
E: sales@nova-distribution.co.uk
W: www.nova-distribution.co.uk
US distribution
TruNorth Music and Sound Inc.
101 Omer DeSerres
Unit 103
Blainville, QC J7C0C9
Canada
T: 855.878.6668
F: 514.360.5765
E: sales@trunorthmusicandsound.com
W: www.trunorthmusicandsound.com
www.audiomedia.com
June 2014 13
GENELEC OY
GENELEC OY
Sustainable performance
Since the very beginning Genelecs design
philosophy has been emphasising sustainability
and environmental values. Conservation of
natural resources and efficient use of materials
and energy in all levels of manufacturing,
Genelec Oy
In Europe:
Genelec Oy
Olvitie 5, 74100 Iisalmi, Finland
T: +358 17 83 881
F: +358 17 81 2267
E: genelec@genelec.com
W: www.genelec.com
In the US:
Genelec Inc.
7 Tech Circle, Natick,
Massachusetts 01760, USA
T: +1 508 652 0900
F: +1 508 652 0909
E: genelec.usa@genelec.com
June 2014 15
KRK
ROKIT Generation 3
KRK ROKIT studio
monitors have been the popular choice for accurate, near-field monitoring
for more than one decade. KRKs new ROKIT Generation 3 continues
the legacy of performance ROKITs have become known for. So whether
youre just starting out in desktop recording, or youve already laid down
a few thousand tracks, give a listen to the ROKIT Generation 3 line of
monitors and experience a performance and accuracy that raises the bar
once again.
KRKs ROKIT G3 (Generation 3) powered studio monitors offer
professional performance and accuracy for recording, mixing, mastering
and playback. The system consists of a 1 soft dome tweeter and 5, 6 or
8 glass-Aramid composite woofer. It delivers high frequencies up to 35
kHz, vocal clarity and extended bass response. The proprietary bi-amped,
class A/B amplifier delivers SPL up to 109dB (RP8). The ROKIT
waveguide is designed to ensure detailed imaging in the listening position.
The front-firing bass port reduces boundary coupling to allow flexible
positioning in the room while the engineered surface reduces diffraction
distortion. Multiple input connections and LF/HF-tuning options ensure
the ROKIT G3 will easily integrate in any system configuration.
The G3 exceeded the G2s legacy in every way. It maintains the largerthan-average sweet spot and excellent frequency separation. (Electronic
Musician 2013 KRK ROKIT G3)
KRK
Expos E8B
Utilizing state-of-the-art components
to achieve a level of clarity and sonic
accuracy that is unprecedented, the
Expose E8B is the flagship of KRKs
product line. With its stunning,
highly functional enclosure featuring
thick, non-parallel, internal walls
that eliminate standing waves,
and magnetic shielding for use in
close proximity to video monitors,
the Expose E8B elevates KRKs
reputation as a manufacturer of
premium studio reference monitors to
an entirely new level.
Subwoofers
For additional low frequency extension, consider adding one of KRKs
three Subwoofers. There are numerous reasons (room size, speaker
size, musical content) when extra low-end is required, KRK powered
subwoofers are the perfect choice when you need to hear what is
happening at frequencies below the capability of the studio monitor.
With various features such as integrated Bypass Footswitch Control
allowing you to engage and
disengage the subwoofer
from the audio path and
provide full-range audio to
your recording monitors for
use with a standard latching
1/4 inch mono footswitch,
or integrated limiters for
protecting drivers and
amplifier, or the variable
crossover to perfectly match
the subwoofer to the main
system. All this is where the
performance of KRK family
of subwoofers shines.
INFORMATION
KRK UK distributor:
Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
Windsor House, Turnpike Road
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3FX, UK
T: +44 (0) 1494 462 246
E: sales@focusrite.com
Visit us at
www.krksys.com
to find out why
our focus is
your mix!
www.audiomedia.com
June 2014 17
PMC
twotwo Series
PMCs twotwo.5,
twotwo.6, twotwo.8.
and the new twotwo sub1
PMC
analogue and AES3 digital inputs are accepted, and are combined
to feed the subwoofer system, as well as being passed through to the
analogue and digital outputs for connection with other devices.
IB2S-Active
IB2S XBD-Active
INFORMATION
PMC Limited
Holme Court
Bedfordshire
SG18 9ST
UK
T: +44(0) 870 4441044
F: +44(0) 870 4441045
W: www.pmc-speakers.com
June 2014 19
PSI AUDIO
movement of the coil, the AOI circuitry seamlessly adapts the amplifiers
output impedance to ensure ideal acceleration of the membrane needed to
reproduce the desired impulse.
When using sub woofer technology in surround sound systems,
the importance of a monitoring system that has pure reproduction
becomes essential.
With AOI, PSI Audio monitors feature a highly accurate impulse
response, and reduce the coloration of the transducers.
For these technical innovations and sound precision reasons, more and
more producers and engineers world-wide are choosing PSI Audio as their
reference monitor. Please visit our website www.psiaudio.com for more
information, detailed graphs and specifications.
PSI AUDIO
The Router & Bass management enables you to use the full potential of the
unique compatibility and coherence of the PSI Audio line.
Advantages summary:
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INFORMATION
PSI Audio
HQ
Relec SA
Z.I. Petits-Champs 11 a+b
CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
Switzerland
T: +41 (0) 24 426 04 20
F: +41 (0) 24 426 04 51
E: info@psiaudio.com
UK distributor:
Emerging Ltd
T: +44 (0) 118 402 5090
E: sales@emerginguk.com
W: www.emerginguk.com
The new PSI Audio R&B 8A, router and bass management
www.audiomedia.com
June 2014 21
PRESONUS
PRESONUS
PRESONUS
ERIS
24 June 2014
SCEPTRE
PRESONUS
INFORMATION
www.audiomedia.com
June 2014 25
TANNOY
26 June 2014
TANNOY
Legendary Music
Tannoy is one of the oldest and most prestigious audio brands in
the world. It has had a presence in the audio industry for almost a
century, beginning with the Tulsemere Manufacturing Company
in 1926. Its rich history is ingrained into every loudspeaker it
produces. Since 1947 Tannoy studio monitors have been the staple
of recording gold, playing an integral part in the creation of some
greatest music in the world: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen,
Michael Jackson, Beyonc, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, and Jay Z, to
name just a few.
Golden Ears
A living legend, Dr. Paul Mills has
been with Tannoy for nearly 30 years
and is responsible for the acoustic
design of all Tannoy residential
loudspeakers, including the
unparalleled sonic flagship, Kingdom
Royal. As the companys Director of
Residential Products, Engineering,
hes truly a man with an impeccable
sense for sound. His work embodies
the renowned Tannoy experience;
exclusive voicing and premium aural
characteristics.
www.audiomedia.com
INFORMATION
TC Group
Sindalsvej 34
DK-8240 Risskov
Denmark
T: +45 8742 7000
F: +45 8742 7010
E: info@tcgroup.tc
W: www.tcgroup.tc
June 2014 27
EXPERT WITNESS
Expert
witness
Jamey Warren
is the CEO/president of HeadRoom,
a dedicated headphone retailer for
over 20 years.
www.headphone.com
AUDIO-TECHNICA
AUDIO-TECHNICAS M-Series
professional monitoring headphones have long
enjoyed a reputation for accurate and wellbalanced tonal response, making them ideal
partners in the studio or on location.
Updated for 2014, the new M-Series
models take cues from the sound and
proprietary design of the companys acclaimed
ATH-M50 professional monitor headphones
and the new ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x
and ATH-M40x deliver accurate audio and
outstanding comfort, perfect for long recording
sessions (wherever theyre taking place) and live
sound applications.
The M20x, M30x and M40x all feature
40mm drivers with rare earth magnets and
copper-clad aluminium voice coils, as well as
a circumaural design that contours around
the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud
environments. The ATH-M50x (featuring
45mm drivers) has the exact same sonic
signature as the original ATH-M50 and adds
refined earpads and three detachable cables.
www.audiomedia.com
Affordable Performance
The sonic characteristics of the M40x and
M50x are shared even by the less expensive
models in the new M-Series line-up. The
M20x and M30x bring tonal accuracy
and comfort to a cost-conscious audience
while still delivering exemplary build and
wearability.
Both sets of headphones combine
modern engineering and high-quality
materials to deliver a comfortable listening
experience, with enhanced audio clarity and
sound isolation. Tuned for highly detailed
audio, with strong mid-range definition,
these versatile monitoring headphones are
ideal in a variety of situations. Designed
primarily for studio tracking and mixing,
the M30x also offers added features for
increased portability, making them a great
choice for field recording. Both the ATHM20x and ATH-M30x feature a convenient
single-side cable exit with a permanently
attached 3m cable.
Feature-packed M40x
The high-performance ATH-M40x
professional headphones are tuned flat for
incredibly accurate audio monitoring across
an extended frequency range. The studio
experience is enhanced with superior sound
isolation and swiveling earcups for convenient
one-ear monitoring, and professional-grade
earpad and headband material provides
exceptional durability and comfort.
The collapsible design offers space-saving
portability and storage, and the headphones
come with two detachable cables (a 1.2m-3m
coiled cable and 3m straight cable).
Engineered with pro-grade materials and
robust construction, the M40x excels in
professional studio tracking and mixing,
as well as DJ monitoring.
INFORMATION
Audio-Technica Ltd
Unit 5, Millennium Way
Leeds LS11 5AL
E:sales@audio-technica.co.uk
T: 0113 277 1441
June 2014 29
KRK
INFORMATION
KRK UK distributor:
Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
Windsor House, Turnpike Road
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3FX, UK
T: +44 (0) 1494 462 246
E: sales@focusrite.com
KRK Systems, Inc.
Gibson Brands, Inc.
309 Plus Park
Nashville, TN 37217
T: 1-800-4 GIBSON
E: service@krksys.com
W: www.krksys.com
ULTRASONE
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INFORMATION
Ultrasone
Take a closer look at our website.
The options are yours to explore.
If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact the Ultrasone
team any time.
W: www.ultrasone.com
E: Infodesk@ultrasone.com
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DIRECTORY
EMES
www.emes.de
+49 (0)8222 965954
KS Audio
www.ksaudio.com
+1 727 447 9656
ESI
www.esi-audio.com
+49 (0)7152 398880
Legacy Audio
www.legacyaudio.com
800 283 4644
AKG
www.akg.com
+43 (0)1 86654 0
EVE audio
www.eve-audio.com
Lipinski Sound
www.lipinskisound.com
+1 240 406 7706
Alesis
www.alesis.com
+44 (0) 1252 896000
Event Electronics
www.eventelectronics.com
+61 2 9648 5855
Acoustic Energy
www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
ADAM Audio
www.adam-audio.com
+49 30 86 30 097 0
Mackie
www.mackie.com
+1 425 892 6500
Ambiance Acoustics
www.calcube.com
858 485 7514
Excel Audio
www.excelaudio.eclipse.co.uk
+44 (0)20 8354 0820
ATC Loudspeakers
www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk
+44 (0)1285 760561
Exigy
www.exigy.co.uk
+44 (0) 1494 761526
ME Geithain
www.me-geithain.de
Audio-Technica
www.audio-technica.com
+44 (0) 113 277 1441
FAR
www.farloudspeaker.com
+32 475411969
Meyer Sound
www.meyersound.com
+1 510 486 1166
Audix
www.audixusa.com
+1 503 682 6933
Focal Professional
www.focalprofessional.com
+33 4 77 43 57 00
Mission
www.mission.co.uk
+44 (0)1480 452561
Surround Technologies
www.surroundtech.com
(239) 405 8427
Fostex
www.fostex.com
+44 03 301 222500
MK Loudspeakers
www.mkloudspeakers.com
+44 (0)845 262 2882
Superlux
www.superlux.com.tw
+886 2 2693 1323
Genelec
www.genelec.com
+358 17 83 881
Munro
www.munro.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7403 3808
beyerdynamic
www.beyerdynamic.com
+49 7131 617 0
Grado Labs
www.gradolabs.com
Nady Systems
www.nady.com
510 652 2411
Blue Sky
www.abluesky.com
+1 516 249 1399
Canford
www.canford.co.uk
+44 (0) 191 418 1000
Denon
www.denon.co.uk
+44 (0) 2890 279830
Dynaudio Professional
www.dynaudioprofessional.com
Earthworks
www.earthworksaudio.com
+1 603 654 2433
JBL
www.jbl.com
+44 1707 278113
Edirol
www.edirol.com.au
+61 (02) 9982 8266
KRK Systems
www.krksys.com
1 800 444 2766
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M-Audio
www.m-audio.com
401 658 5765
Neumann
www.neumann.com
+49 (30) 41 77 24 0
NHThifi
www.nhthifi.com
800 648 9993
PMC Loudspeakers
www.pmc-speakers.com
+44 (0)870 4441044
SLS Audio
www.slsloudspeakers.com
417 883 4549
SONODYNE
www.sonodyne.com
+91 33 23990418
Sound Projects
www.soundprojects.com
+31 (0)36 53 94 570
Tannoy
www.tannoy.com
+44 (0) 1236 420199
Tascam
www.tascam.com
+49-611-7158-0
Trident Audio
www.trident-audio.com
+44 (0)1803 612 700
Truth Audio
www.truthaudio.com
850 830 7168
Ultrasone
www.ultrasone-headphones.com
+49 (0) 881 901150 0
Unity Audio
www.unityaudio.co.uk
+44 (0)1799 520786
PreSonus
www.presonus.com
+1 225 216 7887
Westlake Audio
www.westlakeaudio.com
(323) 851-9800
PSI Audio
www.psiaudio.com
+41 (0) 24 426 04 20
QUESTED
www.quested.com
+44 (0)1404 41500
Yamaha
www.yamahaproaudio.com
+44 (0)1908 366700