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Neumann.Berlin MA 1 Instruction Manual

Automatic monitor alignment
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GEORG NEUMANN GMBH · LEIPZIGER STR. 112 · 10117 BERLIN · GERMANY
V1.3
TEL +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · FAX -50 · HEADOFFICE@NEUMANN.COM · WWW.NEUMANN.COM
PUBL. 05/2021

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  • Page 1 GEORG NEUMANN GMBH · LEIPZIGER STR. 112 · 10117 BERLIN · GERMANY V1.3 TEL +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · FAX -50 · HEADOFFICE@NEUMANN.COM · WWW.NEUMANN.COM PUBL. 05/2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Compatibility with Neumann.Control iPad app............4 Connecting the hardware ..................4 Setting up the loudspeakers ..................4 Preparing the MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment ........... 7 Starting the process ....................7 Selecting the network interface................7 Changing the loudspeaker sensitivity and the logo brightness ......... 9 Checking the requirements ...................

  • Page 3: Ma 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

    MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment This document describes the requirements and procedure for using the MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment. This version of the software just supports stereo systems with and without subwoofers. Hardware requirements • Loudspeakers o 1 pair of KH DSP loudspeakers...

  • Page 4: System Setup

    If after the MA 1 alignment procedure the Neumann.Control iPad app is connected to the loudspeakers the MA 1 alignment will be overwritten by the iPad. To get back to the MA 1 automatic alignment the MA 1 alignment procedure must be redone.
  • Page 5 Use the following settings for analog monitors (KH 120 A, KH 310 A, KH 420)  Use the following settings for D-version monitors (KH 120 D, KH 310 D, KH 420 with DIM 1) Note! The digital connection is not supported. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 5...
  • Page 6  Use the following settings for the KH 750 DSP. Note! During the process of the automatic monitor alignment do not change any settings at the back of the connected DSP loudspeakers/subwoofer. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 6...

  • Page 7: Preparing The Ma 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

    Preparing the MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment Perform the following steps to automatically align your setup using the MA 1 software and the MA 1 measurement microphone. Starting the process  Click on the orange arrow on the right of the start screen to start the process.
  • Page 8 Choose the corresponding analog version if you use D-versions of the loudspeakers (KH 120, KH 310, KH 420).  Make sure the loudspeakers are connected according to their physical position (left output MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 8...

  • Page 9: Changing The Loudspeaker Sensitivity And The Logo Brightness

    KH DSP devices. Simply click the settings button to open the menu. Now you have the possibility to change the sensitivity of your loudspeakers in decibel sound MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 9...

  • Page 10: Checking The Requirements

    KH DSP devices to shine up to 25% brighter (set to 125%) than the analog monitors. During the measurement stage of the MA 1 application these settings are not available as the measurement sensitivity must have a fixed value. After the measurement, the application will set the sensitivity back to the level previously set by you.

  • Page 11: Selecting And Setting Up The Audio Interface

    Select your audio interface in the audio interface selection dropdown menu. If no audio interface is found that may have the following reasons:  Bluetooth headsets are not supported by the MA 1 software.  Built in microphones and loudspeakers are not supported.
  • Page 12  Select the input channel your MA 1 measurement microphone is connected to.  Select the output channels your Neumann KH stereo system is connected to. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 12...

  • Page 13: Microphone Linearization

    Microphone linearization  Enter the 10-digit serial number printed on your MA 1 measurement microphone.  Enter the 6-digit HEX code printed on your MA 1 measurement microphone. This code provides the microphone-specific linearization information to linearize your measurement microphone.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Microphone And Loudspeakers/Subwoofer

    All windows are closed.  No fans, air conditioning devices or other noise generating devices are running.  Nobody is talking or walking around.  The phantom power of your microphone preamp is switched on. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 14...
  • Page 15 If the noise level in your room is too high the system continues to measure. If it is not possible to reduce your environmental noise level, you can skip this test. This may lead to worse results. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 15...

  • Page 16: Performing The Ma 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

    Performing the MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment Starting the measurement The software will now start measuring your monitoring system in your room. For that purpose, sine sweep signals will be played out to every individual loudspeaker/subwoofer. For you to be able to step back or aside to not block the area between the loudspeakers and the microphone with your body you can set a wait time of up to 10 seconds.
  • Page 17 However, it is possible to skip the measuring procedure after each of the 7 measurements. This might be useful if any potential for improvement in terms of repositioning the loudspeakers or other optimizations have been identified. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 17...

  • Page 18: Displaying The Measurement Results

    This curve shows the combined magnitude response of the entire system. It represents the acoustical result after the alignment. When you unselect the checkbox, you can see and hear the system response with the default monitor settings. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 18...
  • Page 19 You can use the mouse wheel to change the Q value. The effect will become visible immediately on the orange target response for all selected filters. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 19...
  • Page 20 Setting the sensitivity You can set the sensitivity of your loudspeakers in decibels sound pressure level at a distance of 1 meter and an analog input signal level of 0 dBu. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 20...

  • Page 21: Saving The Results

    If you set the switch back to NETWORK, the previously stored alignment will be active again. Please note that if you want to realign the system, the alignment process needs to be started from the beginning. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 21...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    The power light will then flash red while the default settings are being applied before reverting to green. The MA 1 App requires the audio input and output device to be identical. What if the input and output devices I want to use are registered with my Mac as different devices? ...
  • Page 23 Possible causes:  Microphone access by the MA 1 application is prohibited by your operating system. Please check your privacy settings and make sure that the MA 1 App is allowed to use your microphone.  The interface driver could be faulty or outdated. Please make sure you correctly installed the latest driver from your audio interface manufacturer.
  • Page 24 Repeat this procedure until you have found a position where the non-linearity between 10 Hz and 90 Hz is at its lowest. Once this is found, repeat the measurement procedure with all mic positions. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 24...

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