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Avantone
Active Mixcube Black (pair)
While
originally inspired by the 5C sound cubes from decades ago, the Avantone
MixCubes have become the industry standard in studios around the world and
have become the #1 best selling speaker of its type in history.
Application
Active Recording / Mixdown Monitors
Engineering
Objective
The 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
Objective
Studios 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.
Cabinet
Design
The original 5C Sound Cubes™ were made of ½” particleboard covered
with a glue-on wood grain contact paper. We chose to use thicker, denser MDF
board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance
characteristics. We started with a 165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design
with radiused edges. We then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss
“BLACK” finish. The originals had either screws or on later models
plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. We upgraded to
high-end nickel plated, machined solid metal binding posts (Dual banana
spacing) mounted on a black anodized ,milled and silk-screened aluminum
terminal plate. Next we added a 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the
base of the cabinet to serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator.
Additionally, for creative mounting situations, we recessed an industry
standard 5/8”-27 mic stand mount into the base.
Driver
Design
The originals were a basic 5” stamped frame design. We designed a
proprietary 5.25” die cast aluminum frame driver/cone assembly to exceed
the performance of the originals. The mounting bezel is then polished for an
elegant appearance. The paper cone, chosen for its musical character, is
custom designed & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica
fibers added for lighter weight & rigidity. The cloth surround is made
in Japan to exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke
of driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest
modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC)
yielding a 43oz. High Power-low distortion motor structure.
Amplifier
Design
We designed the amp module from the ground up to be a true
professional-grade amplifier. It incorporates “overkill” concepts in
component selection as well as safety. The result is a “no-compromise”
amp with robust headroom characteristics that will rival the performance of
much higher priced studio rack mount amps.
Features
Active
(self-powered) shielded full-range single speaker
Convection/heat
sink-aluminum fins
Designed to
be high resolution
All cabinet
edges are radiused
Elegant
polyurethane high gloss black finish
7mm thick
neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet serves as a
skid-resistant acoustic isolator
The cloth
surround material is made in Japan and has unique damping
characteristics, enabling a predictable compliance over the lifespan of
the driver
5.25"
die-cast aluminum frame supports the driver/cone minimizing mechanical
transfers
The outer
mounting face of the aluminum frame is polished for an elegant
appearance
Specifications
SYSTEM
TYPE: Active shielded full-range stereo speaker
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE: 90hz-17,000hz (Accessible Musical Range)
DRIVER
IMPEDANCE: Nominal 8 Ω
MAX SPL: 104db 1 meter @ 1 THD (PINK NOISE)
AMPLIFIER: Class
A/B
AMP
POWER: 60 watts RMS@ .005 THD (1KHz)
AMP
FREQ. RESPONSE: 22Hz-50KHz +0dB/- 3dB (90Hz-50KHz
+/-0dB)
NOISE:
S/N -113 dB
SENSITIVITY: 0dBu
(.775VRMS) input at maximum volume (+6dB) = 104dB SPL
COOLING: Convection
/ Heat Sink-Aluminum Fins
DRIVER: Proprietary
Design 5.25" Cast Aluminum Frame / Paper Cone/Shielded
CABINET: Sealed
design / 18mm MDF / Dacron acoustical stuffing
INPUTS: XLR
& TRS (COMBO JACK) +4/Balanced and -10 unbalanced
CABINET
DIMENSIONS: 165mm X 165mm X 165mm ( 6 1/2" x
6 1/2" x 6 1/2" )
CABINET
WEIGHT: 7Lbs 2 oz / 3.55 kgs (per speaker)
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