Neumann released the latest near-field studio monitor of its famous line, the KH 120-II. The studio monitor comes in four distinct models: KH 120 II US, KH 120 II W, KH 120 II AES67, and KH 120 II W AES67. The new improvements and updates of the studio monitor consist of adding new DSP-driven electronics and automatic monitor alignment.
The new DSP-driven electronics and automatic monitor alignment allow for phase linear crossovers with less than 2.6 ms latency, ensuring that all frequencies simultaneously arrive at the listening destination. This also makes integrating the KH-120-II monitors into the surround setup more convenient. The KH 120-II features lower distortion, deeper bass, a higher max SPL, and enhanced sonic resolution.
Other features include the linear 44 Hz to 21 kHz frequency response, high-precision drivers, low tolerances for razor-sharp imaging, and optional AES67 connectivity for handling complicated digital audio systems. The studio monitor is available for purchase.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dsp-driven Studio Monitors
- The new DSP-driven electronics on the KH 120-II feature phase linear crossovers with less than 2.6ms latency, indicating an opportunity for companies to develop next-generation studio monitors with faster latency.
- Automated Monitor Alignment
- The automatic monitor alignment on the KH 120-II offers greater studio convenience, indicating an opportunity for companies to develop smart studio monitor systems with automated calibration.
- AES67 Connectivity for Studio Monitors
- The optional AES67 connectivity on the KH 120-II indicates an opportunity for the development of advanced network-based digital audio systems that provide more network compatibility and flexibility to studio monitors.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Audio Equipment Manufacturing
- The release of the KH 120-II studio monitors presents an opportunity for the audio equipment manufacturing industry to integrate DSP-driven electronics and automated alignment technologies.
- Music Production and Recording
- The automatic monitor alignment and lower distortion on the KH 120-II creates new possibilities for music production studios in creating higher quality music recordings.
- Digital Audio Networking
- The optional AES67 connectivity on the KH 120-II indicates opportunities for innovation in digital audio networking and compatibility, especially in studio monitor systems.
