Neumann’s Next-gen DSP Nearfield Monitor
When Neumann introduced its KH 120 compact nearfield monitor, studio professionals listened up. After all, Neumann is the granddaddy of pro audio transducer manufacturers, having debuted their first microphone — the CMV 3 — in 1928. Now, the KH 120 II builds on the considerable success of its predecessor with across-the-board improvements: more power, an onboard DSP engine, deeper bass response, higher SPL capability, and even better resolution. The internal DSP power facilitates linear-phase crossovers and room-adaptive alignment with Neumann’s groundbreaking MA 1 Automatic Alignment system. As you would expect of a Neumann product, the KH 120 II is designed for unerring monitoring accuracy and, thanks to its impeccable build quality, will provide you with dependable service, session after session, year after year.
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Mathematically Modeled Dispersion waveguide
The magnetically shielded aluminum cabinet is loaded with a long-throw, composite-sandwich 5.25-inch woofer and a titanium-fabric 1-inch dome tweeter. A 145-watt amplifier drives the woofer, while the tweeter obtains its power from a 100-watt amp. The front baffle incorporates Neumann’s Mathematically Modeled Dispersion (MMD) waveguide, which helps produce a broad sweet spot and smooth off-axis response. In a stereo configuration, the KH 120 delivers rock-solid imaging with a satisfying sense of depth.
A monitor worthy of the Neumann badge
The KH 120 II exhibits a smooth, natural frequency response, delivering bass amazingly well for its diminutive size. Its midrange presentation is detailed and revealing, neither overly forward nor recessive. The KH 120 II is fitted with a full complement of control settings for integration into a variety of acoustical environments. Sweetwater’s take? You can confidently make critical EQ and mix placement decisions with this speaker. The KH 120 II is a true reference monitor and carries on the lofty legacy signified by the Neumann badge.
Neumann KH 120 II DSP Powered Studio Monitor Features:
- Small-format nearfield monitor with high SPL capability and deep bass extension to 44Hz
- DSP engine for improved performance and automatic room alignment
- Analog and S/PDIF connectivity (optional AES67)
- High-precision drivers, Mathematically Modeled Dispersion (MMD) waveguide
- Razor-sharp imaging due to extremely low tolerances (±0.5dB)
- May be combined with other KH series speakers in immersive or surround setups
- Linear frequency response: 44Hz–21kHz (±3dB)
- Linear phase response: 120Hz–16kHz (±45°) with latency <2.6 ms
- Free-field frequency response: 44Hz–21kHz (±3dB)
- Self-generated noise @ 10cm: <20dB(A) SPL (with input gain set to 100dB SPL for 0dBu)
- Max. SPL (half space, 3% THD at 1m): 116.8dB SPL (averaged between 100Hz and 6kHz)
- Acoustical Principle: bass reflex, front-baffle ports
- Analog input(s): XLR (analog, electronically balanced)
- Analog input impedance: 24k ohms
- Digital input(s): S/PDIF; RCA (75 Ω)
- Input gain control (sensitivity): 0dB–15dB
- Output level control: 94, 100, 108, and 114dB SPL (with 0dBu input level)
- EQ, Bass: 0, -2, -4, -6dB
- EQ, Low-Mid: 0, -2, -4, -6dB
- EQ, Treble: +1, 0, -1, -2dB
- Control: Local; Network
- Crossover frequency: 1.7kHz
- FIR phase correction: Linear phase (120Hz–16kHz; +/- 45°)
- Output power, woofer amplifier: 145W (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%)
- Output power, tweeter amplifier: 100W (THD+N with limiter deactivated: 10%)
- Woofer: 5.25-inch, with protective metal grille
- Tweeter: 1-inch, with protective metal grille
- Includes US mains cable, 4 self-adhesive feet
