Neumann KH 120 AW

Neumann is excited to introduce its latest innovation, the KH 120, representing the first product in the new line of Neumann Studio Monitors.

The KH 120 A studio monitor is designed for use as a near-field loudspeaker or as a rear loudspeaker in larger multi-channel systems. The KH 120 A represents the latest in acoustic and electronic simulation and measurement technologies to ensure the most accurate sound reproduction possible. It has a Mathematically Modeled Dispersion waveguide (MMD (TM), flexible acoustical controls, analog class-AB amplifiers, a large headroom analog input and an extensive mounting hardware range. All of this provides the user with the maximum versatility over a wide variety of acoustic conditions, source equipment, and physical locations.

The KH 120 is perfect for tracking, mixing and mastering in music, broadcast, project and post-production studios.

Features

• Product Feature    Benefit to the Customer
• Powerful titanium fabric dome
• Low-distortion high-frequency reproduction
• Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion™
• (MMD™) waveguide
• Smoother off-axis response,
• More forgiving of diverse acoustical environments
• Composite sandwich cone
• Damping of break-up modes
• Long throw bass driver
• Low distortions at high sound levels
• Two-color + dimmable Neumann logo
• Displays operation status  and activation of the extensive protection system
• Robust metal grille
• Protects against mechanical damage
• Large front panel ports
• Reduced bass compression and easier to mount in tight spaces such as OB vans
• Compact aluminum cabinet
• (magnetically shielded)
• Minimizes resonances, better heat dissipation, long life
• Wide horizontal dispersion
• Freedom of movement across the mixing console
• Narrow vertical dispersion
• Reduces reflections off the mixing console
• One-piece front panel with no discontinuities
• Reduced diffraction and smoother frequency response
• Powerful analog amplifiers with large headroom
• Improved transient response
• Production consistency
• Any KH 120 is “pair-matched” to any other KH 120
• 4-position bass, low-mid and treble acoustical controls
• More control in diverse acoustical environments
• Wide range input gain and output level controls
• Easier interfacing with signal sources
• New mounting hardware options
• More flexibility in mounting cabinets in more diverse locations
• Display dimmer
• For low lighting level conditions or behind the screen applications
• Ground lift
• 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
• Separate woofer and tweeter electronic peak limiters and thermal-protection circuitry
• High reliability

Technical Data

• Acoustics    
• -3 dB free field frequency response    52 Hz … 21 kHz, ± 3 dB
• Pass band free field frequency response    54 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    100 Hz @ 95 dB SPL
• Max. SPL In half space at 3% THD at 1m    111.1 dB SPL
• (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz)
• Max SPL with pink noise in a typical installation    92 dB(C) at 2.3 m, (full range)
• 94 dB(C) at 2.3 m (with KH 810)
• Electronics    
• Woofer amplifier, cont.(peak) output power*    50 W (80 W)
• Tweeter amplifier, cont.(peak) outputpower*    50 W (80 W)
• Controller design    Analog, active
• Crossover Frequency    2.0 kHz
• Crossover Slope (dB/oct.)    24, 4th order
• Equalization - Bass    0, -2.5, -5, -7.5 dB
• Equalization - Mid    0, -1.5, -3, -4.5 dB
• Equalization - High    +1, 0, -1, -2 dB
• Protection circuitry    Limiter: low, high
• Infrasonic filter frequency; slope    30 Hz; 6 dB/oct.
• Analog Input    
• Impedance, electrically balanced    
• 10k Ohms in position 94/108 dB SPL at 1 m
• 20k Ohms in position 100/114 dB SPL at 1 m
• Input gain control (sensitivity)    0 dBu to -15 dBu
• Output level control    94, 100, 108, 114 dB SPL
• CMRR    >56 dB @ 15 kHz
• Maximum input level    24 dBu
• Displays and Mains Power    
• Displays and indicators - power on    Neumann logo “White”
• Displays and indicators - limit/clip    Neumann logo “Red”
• Mains Power Supply, voltage; frequency    100-240 V~; 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption – Idle    20 W
• Power consumption – Full output AC    200 W
• Mechanics    
• Cabinet surface finish, color: custom    Painted aluminium, Anthracite (RAL 7021)
• Operating conditions    +10° C to +40° C (+50° F to +104° F),
• <90% RH, non-condensing
• Transport/storage conditions    −25° C to +70° C (−13° F to 158° F),
• <90% RH, non-condensing
• Drivers    Magnetically shielded
• Woofer    130 mm (5.25”)
• Tweeter    25 mm (1”)
• Mounting points    2 x M8 on rear panel
• Height x width x depth, mm (inches)    277 x 182 x 220 mm (10 7/8” x 7 1/8” x 8 5/8”)
• Internal net volume / external volume    6.5 liters / 9.7 liters
• Weight    6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)