Neumann MA 1

At the Heart of the KH Ecosystem: Neumann's Official Solution

The Neumann MA 1 is positioned as the reference calibration tool for the KH monitor range. Designed to get the best out of DSP speakers as well as analog models paired with the KH 750 DSP, it provides a modern solution to the challenges of the listening environment. By combining precision measurement and algorithms developed with Fraunhofer IIS, the MA 1 aims for exemplary linearity and a stable stereo image.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Whether you mix in a small room, an editing suite, a music studio, or a broadcast control room, the MA 1 optimizes spectral balance and phase for faster and more confident decisions. Sound engineers, beatmakers, sound editors, and content creators benefit from a more reliable translation to headphones, hi-fi systems, and streaming platforms.

Key Features and Innovations for Your Monitoring

Assisted Measurement and Adaptive Target Curve

The step-by-step process analyzes your room's acoustics via the calibrated measurement microphone. The target curve automatically adapts to the environment, stabilizes the critical midrange area, and smooths the bass foundation for consistent listening at various levels.

Amplitude and Phase Correction

Algorithms from the Neumann/Fraunhofer collaboration apply fine compensation of frequency response and phase. The result: better-defined transients, a clearer stereo image, and improved detail perception, both on the KH 80 DSP and on analog systems driven by the KH 750 DSP.

Simple Integration into Your Chain

Compatible with Mac and PC, the MA 1 communicates with your speakers via the network and your audio interface. For Neumann analog monitors, the KH 750 DSP acts as a hub/controller, ensuring correction distribution to left/right channels for perfect coherence.

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