Summary

The Neumann MA 1 is an automatic monitor alignment system designed to optimize the sound quality of studio monitoring setups. It uses a calibrated measurement microphone and advanced algorithms to analyze and correct the acoustic environment, ensuring accurate frequency response, timing, and level alignment for Neumann KH Line monitors and compatible subwoofers.

Features

• Individually calibrated measurement microphone for precise acoustic analysis
• Room adaptive target curve allowing acoustic environment compensation
• Alignment for stereo setups with network-enabled Neumann monitors and analog Neumann monitors via networked subwoofers
• Multichannel Extension available as a paid license for surround and immersive setups
• Algorithm compensates room modes precisely for improved clarity and accurate spatial sound representation
• Software stores correction data within DSP-powered monitors, requiring no continuous PC connection for operation
• Compatible with various Neumann KH Line loudspeakers and subwoofers, both network-enabled and analog (via network-enabled subwoofer)
• Software runs on Mac and Windows with guided measurement process; no special acoustic knowledge needed
• Phase linearization for analog loudspeakers connected through KH network-enabled subwoofers
• Supports bass management to ensure optimal summation and timing between subwoofers and satellites

How it Works

The system guides the user through measuring the acoustic properties of the listening environment using the MA 1 microphone connected to an audio interface and the monitors connected to a network switch. The software generates correction parameters based on these measurements, which are then stored in the monitors or subwoofers. Alignment parameters can be saved, managed, and recalled within the software.

Hardware and Software Requirements

• Compatible Neumann loudspeakers and subwoofers including KH 80 DSP, KH 805 II, KH 810 II, KH 870 II, KH 120 II, KH 150, KH 750 DSP and others
• PC (Windows 10/11 64-bit) or Mac (macOS 10 or newer)
• Audio interface with balanced analog mic input (48 V phantom power) and outputs matching system setup
• Network switch with sufficient ports for the monitors and subwoofers
• MA 1 software available for free download after product registration

Additional Accessories and Options

• Measurement microphone (individually calibrated)
• Multiple monitor alignment kits with different combinations of monitors and subwoofers
• Multichannel extension license for multichannel or immersive system alignment

Benefits

• Improves clarity and consistency across monitors
• Provides time-correct and phase-linear playback
• Results in more accurate depiction of reverberation and acoustic spaces
• Linearizes phase response for analog monitors when integrated with network-enabled subwoofers
• Ensures unified playback system preventing perception of subwoofer as separate source

Documentation and Support

User manual is available online at https://ma1.neumann.com/manual

Software can be downloaded after product registration at https://product-registration.neumann.com/