Product Feature

Benefit to the Customer

Latest modeling techniques used to minimize non-linear (harmonic and intermodulation) distortion  Driver cones protected from accidental physical damage by robust metal grilles

Low-distortion high-frequency reproduction

Smoother off-axis response, More forgiving of diverse acoustical environments Freedom of movement across the mixing console Reduces reflections off the mixing console

Damping of break-up modes and low distortion at high sound levels Linear pistonic motor gives a very low harmonic distortion even at high excursions

Displays operation status and activation of the extensive protection system
Dimmable for low lighting level conditions or behind the screen applications

No standing wave resonances,
Fastest bass transient response,
Reduced intermodulation distortion in midrange

Reduced bass compression and easier to mount in tight spaces such as OB vans and small studios

Reduced diffraction and smoother frequency response

Improved transient response
Low heat dissipation

Fast acting, high reliability and allows extraction of the maximum performance from the system

Any one KH 80 DSP unit is “pair-matched” to any other KH 80 DSP unit

Fast acoustical set up in mobile applications

Accurate and flexible alignment of the loudspeaker in the room and within systems

To align audio and video signals up to 1.75 frames
at 50 Hz or 2.1 frames at 60 Hz

To compensate for listening distance differences up to 24 m (79 ft)

Flat phase response and can by bypassed to give a similar phase response to an analog loudspeaker

Easier interfacing with signal sources

No additional special equipment needed.Brings setup, alignment and operation functions via the Neuman.Control software

Minimizes noises caused by external electromagnetic interference

Ground loops are impossible

One version works in any country and robust to poor quality mains supply

More flexibility in mounting cabinets in more diverse locations and backwards compatibility with previous models

Acoustics

-6 dB free field frequency response

53 Hz … 22 kHz, ± 6 dB

-3 dB free field frequency response

57 Hz … 21 kHz, ± 3 dB

Pass band free field frequency response

59 Hz … 20 kHz, ± 2 dB

Self-generated noise
(with input gain set to 100 dB for 0 dBu)

< 20 dB(A) at 10 cm

Sine wave output with a
THD < 0.5 % at 1 m

90 dB SPL (>200 Hz)

Max. SPL in full space / calc. in half space
at 3% THD at 1m

102.8 / 108.8 dB SPL
(averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz)

Bass capability: Max. SPL in half space
at 3% THD at 1m

92.1 dB SPL
(averaged between 50 Hz and 100 Hz)

Max. short term SPL with IEC-weighted noise (IEC 60268-5) at 1 m, in typical listening conditions

104 dB(C) SPL

Max. short term SPL with music material at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (pair)

93 dB(C) SPL (full range)
100 dB(C) SPL (with subwoofer)

Max. long term SPL with pink noise at 2.3 m, in typical listening conditions (single/pair)

88 / 93 dB(C) SPL (full range)
91 / 96 dB(C) SPL (with subwoofer)

Electronics

Bass amplifier output power
(THD+N, 0.1%, 10%)

90 W, 120 W

Treble amplifier output power
(THD+N, 0.1%, 10%)

50 W, 70 W

Controller design

Digital, active

Crossover Frequency

1.8 kHz

Crossover Slope

48 dB/oct, 8th order with phase correction

Equalization - Low Mid

0, -1.5, -3, -4.5 dB

Equalization – via Neumann.Control
software

8 x full parametric IIR + low / high shelf global balance

FIR phase correction

Linear phase (170 Hz ... 16kHz, +/- 45°), Analog emulation

Latency A-D-A – linear phase, analog emulation mode

2 ms, 0.65 ms

Protection circuitry

Independent soft clip, peak and thermo limiters for woofer and tweeter. Woofer excursion limiter.

Infrasonic filter - frequency; slope

61 Hz; 12 dB/oct.

Input

XLR / 6.3 mm (¼”) Jack, analog electronically balanced

Impedance

14k Ohms

Input gain control (sensitivity)

0 dB to -15 dB

Output level control

94, 100, 108, 114 dB SPL

CMRR

>56 dB @ 15kHz

Max. input level

+24 dBu for 94 dB SPL setting

Digital converter: resolution, design

24-bit DAC, Δ∑

Digital internal sampling rate

48 kHz

Dynamic range D-A; woofer, tweeter

114 dB, 117 dB

User adjustable delay range

0 … 70 ms

Audio-video/lip sync max. frames

1.75 (40 ms frames) or 2.1 (33 ms frames)

Time-of-flight max. distance

24 m (79 ft)

Resolution – time/distance

0.1 ms / 3.44 cm (1 3/8”)

Displays and indicators:
Normal operation
Identification
Limit / clip / errors

Neumann logo “White”
Neumann logo “Rosé”
Neumann logo “Red”

Mains Power Supply, voltage; frequency

100-240V; 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (230 V / 100 V):
Standby
Idle
Full output

<330 / <50 mW
9 / 8 W
180 W

Standby

Disabled, 90 mins (default), or user defined in software

Mechanics

Cabinet surface finish, color (front / back)

Painted composite polycarbonate material, Anthracite (RAL 7021) / Black (RAL 9005)

Operating conditions

+10° C to +40° C (+50° F to +104° F), <75% RH, non-condensing

Transport/storage conditions

−25° C to +60° C (−13° F to 140° F),
<90% RH, non-condensing

Woofer

100 mm (4") with integrated black metal grille

Tweeter

25 mm (1") with integrated black metal grille

Mounting points

2 x M6 threaded inserts with 70 mm spacing on back panel, depth from outside of cabinet 16 mm (5/8”).

Product dimensions
(height x width x depth), mm (inches)

233 x 154 x 194 mm (9 1/8" x 6" x 7 5/8")

Net volume, internal / external

3.7 liters / 7.0 liters

Product weight

3.4 kg (7 lbs 8 oz)

Packed dimensions
(height x width x depth), mm (inches)

345 x 277 x 243 mm (13 5/8" x 10 7/8" x 9 5/8")

Packed weight and cube

4.1 kg (9 lbs 1 oz), 0.023 m3

Delivery includes

1x KH 80 DSP A
1x Mains cable
(European, UK, US, or CCC and KC)
4x Self-adhesive feet
1x Getting Started Quickly guide
1x Safety booklet

Product

Article No.

Description

KH 80 DSP A G EU

506834

2-way, 4”+1", active near-field reference monitor with
digital controller and electronic-balanced input,
metallic anthracite (RAL 7021), EU mains cable

KH 80 DSP A G US

506835

2-way, 4”+1", active near-field reference monitor with
digital controller  and electronic-balanced input,
metallic anthracite (RAL 7021), US mains cable.

KH 80 DSP A G UK

506836

2-way, 4”+1", active near-field reference monitor with digital controller and electronic-balanced input, metallic anthracite (RAL 7021), UK mains cable.

KH 80 DSP A G CCC

506840

2-way, 4”+1", active near-field reference monitor with digital controller and electronic-balanced input, metallic anthracite (RAL 7021), CCC and KC certified mains cables.