Klein + Hummel Launches New O 410 Midfield Monitor Speaker

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Klein + Hummel, a 100% Sennheiser subsidiary, introduces a new monitor speaker, the O 410 midfield monitor.

Various input options allow the O 410 to be used with any source equipment: electronically-balanced analog input fitted as standard, optional transformer-balanced input, and an optional 192 kHz, 24-bit digital input. The digital input can accept AES3, AES3id, and S/P-DIF signals. XLR and BNC digital inputs, and a BNC digital output give flexible and robust interconnectivity. Extensive protection circuitry ensures long-term product reliability. Flexible acoustical controls adapt the monitor's response to compensate for the loudspeaker's environment: bass, low-mid and treble controls for specific and common acoustical issues, and a parametric equalizer for additional low-frequency corrections. The electronics can be remote located when the cabinet is flush mounted, and can be remotely powered on with two modes of operation (0 V and 12 V trigger). The mains voltage can be switched between 100, 120, and 230 V. A dimmable display for protection, signal type, and digital signal status is integrated onto the front panel, together with a K+H logo.

The O 410 has magnetically shielded drivers: 10" bass driver, 3" soft dome midrange, and 1" tweeter. The respective drivers are attached to 340, 160, and 180 Watt hybrid class A-B amplifiers. Class H techniques reduce power consumption when signal levels are low. The high-capacity vented enclosure cleanly extends the bass response down to 34 Hz, even at high output levels. Structural resonances are avoided in the cabinet by using LRIM™ (Low Resonance Integral Molding™) materials. A waveguide featuring Mathematically Modeled Dispersion™ (MMD™) reduces negative effects associated with the loudspeaker-room interaction. The most important part of the frequency spectrum is reproduced by a separate midrange driver resulting in extremely low harmonic and intermodulation distortion and a clean sounding audio reproduction. Attention to detail in design results in a very low self-generated noise. The modern-looking design has an optional grille and an extensive set of accessories allowing for a multitude of installation possibilities.

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The O 410 has been designed for use as a "mid-field" monitor. It is particularly well-suited for use in music, broadcast, and post production studios for tracking, mixing, and mastering. The O 410 can be used free-standing or flush mounted into a wall (electronics can be remote located using an optional kit), and, in multichannel systems, can be mixed freely with other loudspeakers in the Klein + Hummel range.

For more information, visit their web site at www.klein-hummel.com.