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Room Correction Made Easy | The Neumann MA 1 System
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2023
- Reference Monitoring in the Hotel Suite - A Neumann Video Documentation
The StrandGut Resort in St. Peter-Ording on the German North Sea coast not only welcomes musically prolific guests, but upon request, it even provides them with Neumann KH 150 studio monitors, a subwoofer, headphones, and a U 87 microphone for songwriting and music production in one of its in-house suites at no additional charge. Complemented - and thus perfected - by the Automatic Monitor Alignment System MA 1, which allows for quick calibration of the monitor system to the room. A short video documentary, now available on the Neumann CZcams channel (LINK), showcases the workflow and the surprisingly professional results that can be achieved far away from a professional recording studio.
The automatic calibration allows switching between different suites and rooms at the StrandGut Resort without the respective acoustic conditions affecting an objective sound assessment. If Neumann monitors with the MA 1 are also installed in the studio at home, a seamless transition between the studio and hotel suite is possible without having to revisit a mix.
Many celebrities have already discovered this place's magic for themselves, and music artists, in particular, appreciate staying at the StrandGut Resort. The relaxed atmosphere invites thoughts to unfold freely, and any potential writer’s blocks resolve as if by themselves - creative ideas come and go like the sea's tides.
Thank you to the StrandGut Hotel in St. Peter Ording and hotelier Karsten Werner for their hospitality and Phil Siemers & Debby Smith for and their collaboration.
More info on:
MA 1: www.neumann.com/en-en/product...
KH 150: www.neumann.com/en-en/product...
KH 120 II: www.neumann.com/en-en/product...
KH 80: www.neumann.com/en-en/product...
StrandGut Resort Hotel: www.strandgut-resort.de/
Phil Siemers: philsiemers.de/
Debby Smith: www.debbysmithmusic.com/
#Neumann #MA1 #RoomCorrection
I NEED this on the KH 310!
Eine Frage zum Setup:
Geht es bei der Verbindung mit dem Switch nur um die Kommunikation zwischen den Monitoren und dem Computer oder muss der Switch auch mit dem Internet verbunden sein? Irgendwie doch nicht ganz so einfach...
Hi Joachim, wir haben hier: ma1.neumann.com/manual alles, was man über das MA 1 System wissen muss, ganz detailreich aufgeschrieben. Wir hoffen, das hilft weiter. Falls du weitere Fragen hast, kannst du dich gerne bei unserem Customer Service melden: www.neumann.com/de-de/contact/.
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Hi! I have a quick question, can I do this calibration while connecting my speakers to my interface via SPDIF cables? I can't really adjust my output level while using SPDIF so it can be very loud at unity with the acoustic controls disabled when in Network mode.
Thanks!
Yes, measurement via SPFIF connection is generally possible with MA 1. The level of the incoming signal is checked before the measurement. The speakers are muted during this test. If this test is successful, the alignment process can also be carried out with this level. Of course, volume control on the audio interface or monitor controller is always useful.
In a multi-room facility, will we have to buy several software licenses (and accomponying mic) for the calibration, or is it a set and forget system?
Hi there! You only need to align once and everything is set. For multichannel alignment, check out: www.neumann.com/en-gb/products/monitor-accessories/multichannel-extension-for-ma-1/.
Thank you!!Maybe a silly question, if i use the monitors only for music listening do i still need the MA-1 ?
Hello, there are no silly questions!
You can also use the MA 1 for home theater or "just" for listening to music. In the end, you'll have to decide for yourself how much value you place on it.😊
@@GeorgNeumannGmbH Thank you so much!!!!
Just a question - could i purchase a 750dsp and the ma 1, and run non neumann analog monitors with this setup until im able to purchase kh310s?
The MA 1 generally only works with Neumann monitors. You can also connect analog speakers to the KH 750, but you have to select that they are either KH120, 310 or 420. The newer KH 120 II, KH 150 and KH 80 DSP already have their DSP built in. They will also work without the KH 750 DSP with MA1.
@georgneumanngmbh thank you. I will be getting the 750 this week. Will i notice much of a difference between the kh120s and the kh150s if I have a KH750?
Loved the video! Just a question: using this correction on my Newmann speakers will not affect my cpu usage ? I have to leave sonarworks because of that.
Hey there! Thank you :). MA 1 will not affect the CPU usage 😊
Once you go through the process with the MA 1 software/microphone, the DSP gets pushed onto the speakers directly via the ethernet connection. As this gets stored onto the speaker directly, there’s no CPU utilization at all. (It does utilize a tiny bit of Disc space though - the calibration data also gets stored locally in a hidden directory. But it’s not much and utilizes no memory.)
@@GeorgNeumannGmbH Thank's a lot for the response, that's so nice !
should i be doing this before or after i treat my room?
After :).
The image is slightly left after calibrating a few times. I switched speakers and moved around the sub but haven’t had luck. If I go to local mode and increase the left monitor 1.5dB, the image is good. Is there a way to adjust speakers manually while still using the correction? Spent $4k on this setup so the lack of controls is disappointing.
We are working on incorporating this feature in the future!
Normally, the stereo center should be centered after calibration. This is either due to an error during calibration (or slight hearing damage can cause such an impression). At the moment, you can only change the balance in the software mixer of your audio interface.
I got a second and third opinion, so I do not think it is due to hearing damage. I have calibrated multiple times now. Is it possible the room is causing this? Glad they are working on this feature!
@@tobiasjansen9117 How symmetrical is your room from your ears forward? Acoustic effects from asymmetry affect the stereo image. Adjusting the relative gain is fine, that's what most pan knobs do anyway. Just make sure your stereo image translates to other speakers as well.
Thanks for your input. I actually got my ears tested from an audiologist. My ears are not the problem. I will just wait for Neumann to incorporate the feature.
What is the timeline for this feature?
Just a question. If I decide to not use the room correction. Is it easy to switch off/ disable? Thanks
Hi there! Could you explain a little bit more?
@@GeorgNeumannGmbH say I do the room correction and it’s all in the dsp of the speaker. If I later don’t want that can I undo it? Revert back to how it was before the room change? Make sense? Basically undo it.
yes you can undo it@@chrissssssss007
You can easily switch between the DSP and manual settings either through a switch located on the back of the speakers or by using the MA-1 software. The process is quick and easy, but once you experience the benefits of the MA-1, you may not want to switch back. ;-) @@chrissssssss007
so youre telling me you need extra hardware not included in the MA 1 System to actually use it?
The MA 1 consists of the Measurement Microphone, Stand mount and Automatic monitor alignment software.
It can also be purchased together with monitors as a bundle.
@@GeorgNeumannGmbH i mean the network switch.
I feel the same way about that. Imagine the wrong ethernet switch /cable makes a difference in the measurments
@@misifuz6468 it just won't work if you have wrong switch. I can't connect the sub+monitor to my huawei gpon switch. However I can connect sub directly to pc just fine.
MA-1 software can see my KH80 monitors via the network but cannot update the firmware v1.3.1 to v1.3.6 onto the speakers causing errors thus cannot proceed. Why is this?
Please check the firewall settings. It´s mandatory to deactivate this temporary for firmware updates.
Marc Friedrich 2
So drop hundreds of $$$ on a one time use proprietary N Mic and maybe some network switch gear, all to make these speakers sound good? They’re not cheap to begin with and I think the additional hefty cost of the M1 is unreasonable. Snake Oil!
Although expensive, it is night and day difference.
It's not "snake oil" if it works. And a network switch is about 15 dollars.
euuuuh serieux le prix ??????????? nn mais on est ou la ????? sinon très jolis rideaux