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Alesis Monitor1 MkII

Item ID: Monitor1mkII

2-way Nearfield Monitors with 6-1/2" Woofer and 1" Silk Dome Tweeter (pr)

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From Our Research Team:

How Do You Improve On the Highly-Popular Monitor One?

By installing a brand new, 6.5-inch polypropylene low-frequency driver for tight, accurate bass response. By installing a new1-inch pure silk-dome transducer on the upper end for clear, detailed response and a broad sound stage. By improving the overall frequency response and providing magnetic shielding for close placement of video and computers. Finally, by changing, just slightly, the cabinet, giving it a more rounded edge. The result is the Monitor One Mk2, an affordable studio monitor with a sound and performance that will blow you away!


Features:
  • Critical reference monitoring for recording and mixing
  • Excellent bass transient response
  • Flat frequency response for accurate mixes that translate to other playback systems
  • High power handling, high output

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Specification Detail
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LF Driver Size 6.5"
LF Driver Type Cone
LF Driver Material Polypropylene
HF Driver SIze 1"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Silk
Watts per Channel 120 Watts
Impedance 4 ohms Nominal
Frequency Range 45Hz-18kHz
Maximum Peak SPL 88 db SPL @ 1m
Crossover Frequency 12 db/octave @ 2kHz
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types 5-way Binding Posts
Output Types No Outputs
Height 15"
Width 8.5"
Depth 10"
Weight 15 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number MONITORONEMKII

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Reviews

based on 8 reviews

Excellent Reference Speakers

by Michael Sole from United States
January 6, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Pro Musician
I found these to be very acurate reference monitors. For those that do not know, you wouldn't want these on your home studio due to their flat response. However, mixes that I made on these speakers ha... read more [+]ve translated very well to a variety of other sources. close [-]

Great Detail

by Chris from Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA
July 24, 2007
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I would definately recommend these monitors if you have a great amp or are planning to get one. The only thing you should know is that you will need a subwoofer, unless you're not mixing any bass or ... read more [+]kick drum material. close [-]

Very good well made monitor

by Larry Lewis from Ashland, Oregon
September 26, 2010
Music Background: professional jazz musician, composer, videographer
I bought a pair of Alesis Monitor1 MK2 years & years ago. They were sweet & clean out of the box, and remain sweet & clean.

I am using them as nearfield reference monitors for composing... read more [+] film soundtracks & jazz compositions.

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These monitors are a steal. Love them.

by Kip from New City, NY
July 29, 2009
Music Background: Songwriter/Engineer
I've toyed around with "upgrading" my monitors so many times I can't count. Each time I just realize that I'm not going to get a better sound unless I plan on dropping over a grand. These Alesis mon... read more [+]itors really are wonderful. I use them with an Alesis RA150, and before that an RA100. Accurate, good. And the price is right. Unless you're gonna go into the upper upper tier of monitors, give these Alesis a good look, you may find yourself a keeper. close [-]

Translates well.

by Jon-Michael from NY
May 3, 2008
Music Background: Drummer, Composer, Recording Artist
I use a Halfler TransNova amplifier to power these. They are insanely loud and have very clear upper-mids to treble range (so I have the treble rolled off slightly). They are ported so they lack dyn... read more [+]amic range and punch in the lows, but on a positive note, the ports rarely add too much resonance when placed correctly in my listening environment, which is, of course, my home studio! They sound similar to an '80s Hi-Fi stereo. Cool Speakers. close [-]
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