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KRK ERGO

Item ID: ERGO

Room Correction System and Audio Interface with Hardware Unit, Measurement Microphone, and Required Software (Mac/PC)

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From Our Research Team:

Correct for Deficiencies in Room Acoustics, and Create Mixes That Translate!

Room less than perfect? You're not alone - but KRK's got your back with their innovative ERGO. It stands for "Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization," and it's nothing short of a windfall to anyone who's ever struggled against testy room acoustics (and who hasn't?). Perhaps you've thrown acoustic treatments at the problem - and that's a good start. But the KRK ERGO provides a wall-to-wall solution - and an affordable one at that.

The KRK ERGO can be used in two ways:

  • As an audio interface (with room correction) to hardware running Mac OSX (Core Audio) or Windows (DirectX-WDM/ASIO) operating systems, allowing full access to audio input and outputs for recording and monitoring, and room-correction.
  • As a stand-alone room correction device which sits in-line with your monitoring signal path. Connect to your Mac OSX or Windows hardware for room calibration; once complete, ERGO can be disconnected and used in stand-alone mode, providing room correction to the line input signal and supplying the corrected signal to your monitoring system.


Both of the above methods allow for calibrating either two sets of monitors (via the onboard A/B switch), or a 2.1 system incorporating a subwoofer. With ERGO, calibration is a painless process: flip the calibration switch, and the KRK ERGO uses its included mic to take multiple measurements, then implements proprietary algorithms to create a 3D image of the room. 1024 dynamic filters are then applied to control the audio environment. The 3D model allows you to preserve the favorable characteristics of the room, while correcting the offending ones.

ERGO corrects for your monitoring position (there are provisions for two sets of monitors). This gives you perfectly corrected sound while mixing. In Global Mode, the sweet spot is widened so that others (producers, musicians, A&R execs, etc.) can enjoy your mix in a corrected environment. The KRK ERGO doesn't color the sound or produce an artificially sterile environment, but rather produces the best mix for a given room: a mix that will translate better to other listening environments, since it was mixed in a "perfect" room. Get ERGO and kiss your room's acoustical problems goodbye!

KRK ERGO Room Correction System Features at a Glance:
  • Optimize your studio acoustics
  • Tame unruly spikes and dips in your room acoustics
  • Create better mixes that translate beyond your studio
  • Measurement Microphone included
  • Required Software
  • Large analog volume knob
  • Dual Firewire ports
  • Calibration mic (included) input
  • S/PDIF input
  • Line input
  • Subwoofer mode (2.1)
  • Accommodates 2 sets of monitors (Balanced 1/4" TRS analog line outputs)
  • Mac and Windows compatible
  • Headphone Output
  • Kensington Security Lock

Tame nasty room acoustics and create better mixes with the KRK ERGO Room Correction System!

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Specification Detail
Number of Input Channels 3
Number of Output Channels 3
Analog Inputs 2 x TRS
Analog Outputs 4 x TRS
Digital Inputs 1 x S/PDIF
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Headphones 1 x 1/4"
Talkback No
Form Desktop
Height 7"
Depth 4.2"
Width 2.2"
Weight 1 lb. 5.5 oz.
Notes Includes 2 x FireWire ports
Manufacturer Part Number ERGO

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

This thing really works!

by Rob from Idaho
January 18, 2012
Music Background: Studio Owner
We mixed a project for a very discerning client in our new mixing room. When they listened in their studio, the mix was boomy. We knew we had some bugs to work out in our new room, but after our clien... read more [+]ts' negative reaction, it was critical to fix it. NOW!

Jeff Law recommended the KRK system, and after a few minutes of setup, the difference blew us away. The re-mix was not only accepted by our client, but they commented on how clean and pristine the new mix was.

This thing really works! close [-]

KRK Ergo

by Wardell Dykes from Tupelo, MS
September 22, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live sound. indi label owner
I really love this unit, I had spent a lot of time and money on my room, trying to get the sound right. After I installed the Ergo and about 15 min. I was finished and on my way to a better mix. I tes... read more [+]ted the system and my mix sounded the same in the studio and in the car. This was well worth my money. close [-]

I own it, Great Product!

by Christian Ortega from Mexico
January 10, 2012
Music Background: Producer, Recording & Mixing Engineer.
This thing really works!! After doing the easy calibration process, press the little focus/global button and hear the difference. It's amazing how you can hear your mix stand together and controlled. ... read more [+]It becomes clearer and all the boominess goes away, letting you hear your bass frecuencies tight and solid. And the best part of everything is when you take your mix elsewhere and it hears GREAT!!! No more time wasting car checks...
IMPORTANT: It's not gonna solve all your problems on a very bad environment though. It's a very good complement for your system, not a complete acoustic solution, but definitely recommended for making your room better for mixing.
The only reason I gave this unit a 4.5 is that you can't bypass the D/A converters and the A/D conversion from the analog inputs is not very good.
If you want great results, use it through the S/PDIF input or as a firewire interface only.
Very Recommended, you won't be disappointed. close [-]

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