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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
tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com
MA 1
AUTOMATIC MONITOR ALIGNMENT
Instruction Manual
v1.1
publ. 01/2021

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  • Page 1 MA 1 AUTOMATIC MONITOR ALIGNMENT Instruction Manual georg neumann gmbh · leipziger str. 112 · 10117 berlin · germany v1.1 tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com publ. 01/2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using multiple subwoofer in combination with the MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment ....... 20...

  • 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 so ware just supports stereo systems with and without subwoofer. Hardware requirements • Loudspeakers • 1 pair of KH DSP loudspeakers •...

  • Page 4: System Setup

    If a er 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 in order to automatically align your setup using the MA 1 so ware 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: Checking The Requirements

    Select your audio interface-speci c driver in the audio interface selection dropdown. If no audio interface is found that may have the following reasons: Bluetooth headsets are not supported by the MA 1 so ware. Built in microphones and loudspeakers are not supported.
  • Page 9 You can check the settings of your audio interface via the SETTINGS button. Tick the Sample Rate 48 kHz checkbox a er verifying the audio interface settings. Select the input channel your MA 1 measurement microphone is connected to. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 9...

  • Page 10: Calibrating The Ma 1 Measurement Microphone

    Select the output channels your loudspeakers or subwoofer are connected to. Calibrating the MA 1 measurement microphone 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.

  • Page 11: Selecting The Loudspeakers From The Network

    While the power light is solid red during the boot up phase, move the STANDBY switch up and down repeatedly. The power light will then ash red while the default settings are being applied before reverting to green. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 11...

  • Page 12: Adapting The Output Level

    The system identi es the correct signal level which is then applied to the loudspeakers. During this process the loudspeakers are muted. If the output level of your audio interface too low, the system will ask you to adapt it accord- ingly. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 12...

  • Page 13: Positioning The Microphone And Loudspeakers

    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 | 13...
  • Page 14 If the noise level of your room is to high the system continuous to measure. If it is not possible to reduce your environmental noise level you can skip this test. This then may lead to worse results. So please do anything possible to achieve a good signal to noise ratio. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 14...

  • Page 15: Performing The Ma 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

    Performing the MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment Starting the measurement The so ware will now start measuring the loudspeakers in your system. For that purpose, sine sweep signals will be played out to every individual loudspeaker/subwoofer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 16: Displaying The Measurement Results

    This curve shows the combined magnitude response of the entire system. It represents the acoustical result a er 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 | 16...
  • Page 17 You can also change gain and frequency by grabbing the highlighted EQ number and moving it up, down, le , or right. The e ect will become visible immediately on the orange target response for all selected lters. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 17...
  • Page 18 Select / unselect the ACTIVATE AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT checkbox to switch between the default monitor settings and the modi ed alignment. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 18...

  • Page 19: Saving The Results

    Please note that if you want to recalibrate the system, the alignment process needs to be started from the beginning. You cannot recall the result screen a er the application has been closed. MA 1 – Automatic Monitor Alignment | 19...

  • Page 20: Using Multiple Subwoofer In Combination With The Ma 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

    How can I align my setup with MA 1 and two KH 750s? The MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment currently doesn’t support systems with more than 1 subwoofer. However, by using this procedure it is possible to circumvent this restriction: Variant 1: Mono Sub (recommended) Both subwoofers have to have the same distance to the listening point.

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