Neumann MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment Microphone

Neumann’s MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment system revolutionises studio monitoring by analysing your acoustic environment and applying precision corrections that work in any space. From intimate home studios to large professional control rooms, this sophisticated tool uses an individually calibrated measurement microphone to guide you through a comprehensive room analysis process.

What sets the MA 1 apart is its integration with advanced calibration algorithms developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IIS, the world’s leading audio processing institute. This collaboration has produced novel correction technology specifically designed for Neumann studio monitors, ensuring optimal amplitude and phase correction for accurate and reliable monitoring results.

The system works seamlessly with stereo pairs of KH 80 DSP monitors, either standalone or paired with the KH 750 DSP subwoofer, as well as non-DSP KH-Line monitors connected to the KH 750 DSP’s analogue outputs. Unlike conventional correction software requiring plugins or special drivers, the MA 1 stores and processes alignment data directly within the DSP-powered monitors themselves, creating a truly integrated solution.

Beyond standard amplitude response optimisation, the MA 1 uniquely corrects phase response as well, providing exceptional accuracy in both tonal balance and impulse reproduction. This comprehensive approach to monitor alignment ensures your studio setup performs at its absolute best, regardless of your room’s acoustic characteristics.