Neumann KH 150 AES 67 Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

General

Simply because the range of choice is near-astronomical these days, picking out the right studio monitor can be a nightmare. And this isn't a choice you can make lightly, not only because it's a hefty investment, but because the monitors are essentially the right-hand of any good mixing or mastering engineer. So why does the Neumann KH 150 AES 67 deserve a spot on your shortlist? Well, virtually every studio is already kitted out with their microphones - so just imagine what would happen when that level of quality is applied to a near-field.

The Neumann KH 150 AES 67 Studio Monitor

For a start, this monitor has been set up to take on an array of different projects and genres. The frequency response effortlessly stretches from 39Hz to 21kHz, and that's more than enough to accommodate straight-up thumping EDM as well as subtle to dramatic orchestral work. The audio imaging is as trustworthy as it gets, and since phase is always the devil that gets in the details, the KH 150 features a range of complex DSP processes to tighten up the phase and prevent it from warping the image. As you'd expect, this results is extremely accurate audio reproduction. Another nice feature is the AES 67 system, which removes the standard XLR port and allows this monitor to be linked to a complete audio streaming network - definitely a plus for audio work on location or where microphone signals are forced to travel insane distances - cable noise simply won't matter because it's all digital.

The Razor-Sharp Performance of Acoustic Monitor Alignment

A welcome tweak in the studio monitor landscape is built-in calibration. If you plonk a high-end monitor in a sub-standard listening space, you're simply not going to get the best out of it. Of course, you can solve a lot of the issues with some acoustic treatment, but to compensate for less ideal acoustics, this Neumann offering features on-board Acoustic Monitor Alignment calibration to keep things as neutral as possible. Ok, so you might need to pick up the MA 1 measurement microphone (sold separately) to set it up - but the difference can be well worth it. And, even without the acoustic calibration tech, this studio monitor is nothing short of impressive.