Description

Neumann KH 310 A

Quickest transient response of its class
Tremendous bass capability down to 34 Hz
Higher precision in the midrange through a specially designed driver
As a stereo system with KH 750 DSP and optional tools, controllable and alignable to the room

EXPANDED MIDRANGE PRECISION – DRY BASS SOUND

With its specially designed midrange driver, the compact KH 310 is particularly suited for precise work with speech, vocals, guitars, and other instruments that have a midrange emphasis. Its closed design enables a very fast transient response. The associated low harmonic distortion guarantees a neutral reference sound to meet the highest standards.

The KH 310 is a three-way tri-amplified monitor with thermally protected Class AB amplifiers (210 W and two times 90 W). Its Mathematically Modeled Dispersion™ (MMD™) waveguide delivers sound waves into the room with superior accuracy. The drivers are modeled using Neumann’s in-house developed software, which reduces non-linear distortion in every situation. Sound distributed in a horizontally precise manner ensures flexibility in the listening position; the narrower vertical dispersion reduces the negative effects of nearby reflections, for example from a desk or mixing console. The precisely controlled dispersion characteristics optimize reproduction in different room configurations and the response is extremely adaptable through various acoustical control settings.

BEST WORKING ENVIRONMENT: CLOSE TO PROFESSIONAL EARS

The KH 310 is typically used in near-field applications such as project, music, broadcast and post-production studios for recording, mixing, and mastering. It is also available as a digital input “D” version.

A SOLID BASS FOUNDATION, HIGH IMPULSE FIDELITY

With its powerful switched-mode power supply and tri-channel amplifiers, the KH 310 realizes sound pressure of up to 116.3 dB and thereby retains a high-resolution and neutral representation across the entire frequency response. This provides sufficient energy for even the most demanding impulse dynamics with no distortion or losses. The bass goes down to an impressive 34 Hz.

The closed cabinet design means a lower group delay. This results in almost the entire frequency range being reproduced at the same time; the transient response is precisely controlled at all times.

ULTRALIGHT FABRIC DOME OPTIMIZES MIDRANGE REPRODUCTION

The optimized design of the driver enables a pristine sound right down to the lowest bass regions. For most applications, the rich foundation offers enough bass extension to work cleanly on the mix without the necessity of a supplementary subwoofer. For demanding treble sounds, our own specially developed, powerful alloy fabric dome ensures distortion-free clarity in the high-frequency range.
The fabric midrange dome captures the middle-frequency range with the utmost precision. Its ultralight material and the powerful neodymium magnet enable a significantly better transient response with considerably less distortion than comparable midrange domes.

THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT: THE KH 750 DSP SUBWOOFER

In addition to its outstanding acoustic properties this subwoofer offers functions for non-DSP-based Neumann monitors connected (analog) to its outputs regarding the interplay with the following tools:

Automatic Monitor Alignment – Automatic room correction of stereo systems using the Neumann MA 1 measurement microphone (software for Mac/PC)
Neumann.Control – Free iPad®-App for setup, operation, and room correction of stereo systems via guided and/or manual alignment

HUNDREDS OF GOOD REASONS FROM THE NEUMANN PHILOSOPHY

The KH 310 has been developed true to the Neumann philosophy for monitoring loudspeakers. Every component, every shape, every signal, and every wave motion is a consequence of this philosophy. No form or component is there without reason. There are hundreds of tangible reasons built into the KH 310, which all stand for exceptionally pure and neutral sound. These include, for example, curvatures of the housing that reduce edge diffraction. Also included is the pistonic output of the bass driver which does not give rise to harmonic distortions, even with the highest sound peaks. Some of these reasons are obvious in the KH 310. Others Neumann prefers to keep to itself. But together, each can be heard – sound professionals in both large and small studios all around the world can testify to this. You can read more about the Neumann philosophy for studio monitors here.

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In-house simulated tweeter with alloy fabric dome and robust metal grille

Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear (harmonic and intermodulation) distortion
Low-distortion high-frequency reproduction
Grille protects against mechanical damage

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Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion™ (MMD™) waveguide

Smoother off-axis response
More forgiving of diverse acoustical environments

Wide horizontal dispersion

Freedom of movement across the mixing console

Narrow vertical dispersion

Reduces reflections off the mixing console

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Two-color + dimmable Neumann logo

Displays operation status and activation of the extensive protection system
Dimmable for low lighting level conditions or behind-the-screen applications

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In-house simulated, neodymium magnet, fabric dome, midrange driver with an optimized low stray magnetic field

A dedicated driver reproduces important midrange frequencies for speech and vocals
Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear distortion
The light-weight dome has a better transient response and fewer breakup modes than cone designs
High power magnet reduces harmonic and intermodulation distortion

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In-house modeled long-throw composite sandwich cone bass driver with Extremely Linear Force Factor™ (ELFF™), magnetic shielding and flow optimized die cast basket

Damping of break-up modes brings low distortion at high sound levels
Linear piston motor gives a very low harmonic distortion even at high excursions
Reduced air noise and improved rocking modes

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Compact cabinet

Robust package for a long life
No standing wave resonances

One-piece front panel with no discontinuities

Reduced diffraction and smoother frequency response

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4-position bass, low-mid, and treble acoustical controls

More control in diverse acoustical environments
Fast acoustical setup in mobile applications
Repeatable acoustical settings after moving loudspeakers

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Wide range of input gain and output level controls

Easier interfacing with signal sources

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Display dimmer and ground lift

For low lighting level conditions or behind-the-screen applications
Reduced noise in electrically noisy environments and over-comes ground loops

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XLR electronically balanced analog input

Standard interfacing to professional equipment

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Universal switched-mode power supply (100 … 240 V)

One version works in any country and is robust to poor quality mains supply

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Fully documented extensive mounting hardware range

More flexibility in mounting cabinets in more diverse locations and backward compatible with previous products
Easy advanced planning for installations

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Powerful amplifiers with large headroom and overheat limiting