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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Product Registration

    PROTECT YOUR BAREFOOT MONITORS We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Barefoot Sound product on file to help you refer to this information in twhe event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
  • Page 3 Description The MicroMain26 is a 4-way active system with 6 drive units housed in sealed enclosures spanning 30Hz to 45kHz with low distortion, wide dynamic range and ultra-fast transient response. The ring radiator tweeter is exceptionally detailed and produces very wide dispersion out to its highest frequencies. The 2.5” midrange is housed in a cutting edge 3D printed waveguide sealed enclosure.
  • Page 4 Mains Voltage Select switch (VAC Select) on the rear panel must be in the 230V position for AC power line voltages over 132 VAC. Connecting the power cord to AC power line voltages over 132 VAC while the VAC Select switch is in the 115V position will damage the amplifier. Such damage is NOT covered under warranty.

  • Page 5: Inputs And Controls

    The analog signal is converted to 24bit/192kHz digital audio via a preci- sion, ultra-high-fidelity analog to digital converter section inside the MicroMain26. 3. [AES3] XLR connector is designed to receive digital AES3 standard audio signal from sources such as sound cards and digital audio workstations (DAW).
  • Page 6 Connections Analog: Digital: Analog Source AES3 Source AES/EBU Splitter * See Section 11 for Voice connection details. Startup 1. Verify that the AC Voltage select switch on the rear panel is in the correct position for the AC voltage in your facility (see warnings on previous page for details) then plug in grounded mains power cable.
  • Page 8 Protection Limiters Peak Limiter The Subwoofer, Midbass and Tweeter channels have individual Peak Limiters designed to pro- tect each driver from high amplitude, short duration audio input signal spikes that might cause damage due to over excursion of the voice coil. These limiters are implemented digitally with- in the DSP in such a manner that they have zero effect on the audio signal below their thresh- olds.
  • Page 9 Positioning The acoustic center of the MicroMain26 is located at the center of the tweeter. The MM26 is designed to work equally well as a nearfield or mid-field monitor. The minimum recommended listening distance is 1 meter (39.4”). This provides enough distance so the sound waves from the individual drivers can coalesce and the speaker sounds like a single source.

  • Page 10: Vertical Orientation

    Vertical Orientation While the horizontal cabinet orientation is preferred, in some cases it may be desirable to stand the MM26 in the vertical orientation. This will result in sacrifice to the width of the sweet spot. Place the speakers as mirror images with both tweeters either to the outside or the inside of the stereo field. Example: Symmetrical stereo arrangements for the vertical orientation.
  • Page 11 Since the MicroMain26 has such wide off-axis dispersion, the angle relative to the listener can be changed by up to 10 degrees with less than 1 dB variance in the frequency response across the audible spectrum.

  • Page 12: Pedestal Attachment

    Cool ing While the amplifier modules that drive the MicroMain26 are very efficient, the speaker still generates a significant amount of heat that must be dissipated. This heat is transmitted to the air via convection from the rear amplifier plate. In order to ensure proper airflow, a minimum of 3” (76mm) clearance should be maintained between the speaker and any large obstructions like walls.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Repairs, maintenance, or other servicing of this product when its interior compartment is exposed should only be performed under specific advice from Barefoot Sound by a qualified technician or by the Barefoot Service Center. There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product.
  • Page 14 MEME™ (Multi Emphasis Monitor Emulation) Barefoot MEME (pronounced “meem”) technology allows you to box up your secondary reference monitors for good. Despite the numerous advantages of high-resolution monitors like the MM26, many engineers still rely on their NS10s and mix cubes as secondary references. These speakers have long traditions and people find them familiar and useful for focusing in on certain aspects of their mix.
  • Page 15 This effect is most especially prevalent in the low frequency drivers where the cone motion is greatest. While, the MicroMain26 is built with a massive and well braced cabinet, we also tackle the problem at its source by eliminating vibrations before they even begin.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Analog Input XLR female, Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 positive, Pin 3 negative Input Impedance = 50k Ohms Input Sensitivity (1m) = 90 dB @ -15 dBV (pass band) Analog to Digital Word Length: 24 bit Conversion Sample Rate: 192 kHz Oversampling = 128x Signal/Noise ≥...
  • Page 19 Dimensions inches [mm]...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Shipping fees incurred from returns for under-warranty liable for any loss, cost, expense, inconvenience or service in the first 30-days will be paid by BAREFOOT damage that may result from use or inability to use SOUND. All shipping fees both to and from BAREFOOT the product.
  • Page 21 BAREFOOT shipped part(s) will be billed at the then current price. SOUND will not accept any shipments without a RMA 5. BAREFOOT SOUND will pay for shipping to and from number. the customer only within the first thirty days following 2.

  • Page 22: Warranty Exclusions

    BAREFOOT SOUND will not warrant any problems website is correct. Service Request In order to serve you better, please complete the service request form in the following link for your Barefoot Sound studio monitors. Once submitted and reviewed, a service representative will contact you. https://barefootsound.com/service-request/...
  • Page 23 Barefoot Sound LLC barefootsound.com...

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