ApplicationActive Recording / Mixdown Monitors Engineering ObjectiveThe Avantone Active Mixcubes are designed to be high-resolution, full-range powered mini-reference monitors for fixed or remote locations.The secondary engineering facet was to create a timeless design that compliments a single full-range transducer. Performance ObjectiveStudios primarily use 2-way & 3-way larger monitors designed to represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over small “bass-challenged” systems such as televisions, clock radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Particular attention is always paid to the critical mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This is where having a full-range monitor without a crossover is truly revealing. Ten months of R&D comparative listening & tweaking went into the voicing of the AVANTONE MixCubes. The result is a very smooth sounding, full range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character. Specifications System Type: Active (Self-powered) shielded full-range stereo pair Frequency Response: 90Hz - 17,000Hz (useful musical range) Impendance: Nominal 8 ohms Max SPL: 104db @ 1 meter = 1%THD (PINK NOISE) Amplifier Type: Class A/B Amplifier Power: 60 watts RMS@ .005% THD (1KHz) Amp Frequency Response: 22Hz-50KHz +0dB/- 3dB (90Hz-50KHz +/-0dB) Noise: S/N -113 dB Sensitivity: 0dBu (.775VRMS) input at maximum volume (+6dB) = 104dB SPL Driver: Proprietary design 5.25" cast aluminum frame / paper cone / shielded Cabinet: sealed / 18mm MDF / Dacron acoustical stuffing Inputs: XLR & TRS (COMBO JACK) +4/Balanced and -10 unbalanced Weight: 7.13lbs (per monitor) Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 6.5"
