Barefoot Sound Footprint03C Owner's Manual

Center channel active monitor

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Summary of Contents for Barefoot Sound Footprint03C

  • 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 the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual CONTENTS Description Warnings! (please read carefully) Inputs and Controls Startup Protection / Limiters Signal Flow Diagram Positioning Widening the Stereo Field Cooling MEME™ MEME™ Voices MEME™ Voicing Frequency Responses MEME™ Voice Selector Connection Technology SpOC™ (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Amplifiers Cabinet Design...
  • Page 4: Description

    04 DESCRIPTION Footprint03C Description The Footprint03C Center Channel active monitor is At the heart of the Footprint03C’s innovation is its ad- designed to complement the Footprint03 right and vanced design, featuring a 1” ring radiator tweeter, a 3.5” left channel monitors, delivering unmatched precision...
  • Page 5: Warnings! (Please Read Carefully)

    05 WARNINGS Warnings The Mains power voltage must never exceed 250 VAC. Connecting the power cord to AC power line voltages REAR PANEL MAINS POWER INPUT LAYOUT. over 250 VAC will damage the amplifier and may cause the risk of fire. Such damage is NOT covered under warranty.
  • Page 6: Inputs And Controls

    06 INPUTS & CONTROLS Inputs & Controls 1. [INPUT] XLR 3. [MEME IN] Connector is designed to receive analog balanced line 3.5mm stereo phone jack for connection from MEME level audio signals from sources such as preamplifiers, Selector Switch. See Section 9 for MEME settings and sound cards, monitor controllers and mixing consoles.
  • Page 7: Protection / Limiters

    07 PROTECTION / LIMITERS Protection / Limiters Peak Limiter The Low and High frequency channels have individual Caution: Signals large enough to trigger any of the Peak Limiters designed to protect each driver from high limiters can generate very high sound pressure levels amplitude, short duration audio input signal spikes that that may result in permanent hearing damage.
  • Page 8: Signal Flow Diagram

    08 SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM Signal Flow Diagram...
  • Page 9: Positioning

    09 POSITIONING Positioning The center channel monitor, like the Footprint03C, should be placed directly between the left and right Footprint03 monitors, ensuring that the acoustic center (the LED indicator below the tweeter) is aligned with the left and right monitors’ acoustic centers. Here are some specific recommendations:...
  • Page 10: Widening The Stereo Field

    This flexibility allows for customized configurations to suit various listening scenarios. Cooling While the amplifier modules that drive the Footprint03C are very efficient, the speaker still generates a signifi- cant amount of heat that must be dissipated. This heat is transmitted to the air via convection from the rear ampli- fier plate.
  • Page 11: Meme

    Footprint03C, many engineers still rely on their NS10s MEME offers an elegant solution by emulating the and mix cubes as secondary references. These speakers...
  • Page 12: Technology

    Digital Signal Processor (DSP) The Barefoot Sound Digital Signal Processor (DSP) in the Footprint03C is at the heart of this cutting-edge technology. DSPs play a critical role in enhancing and optimizing audio signals, elevating the listening expe- rience to unparalleled heights.
  • Page 13: Cabinet Design

    13 CABINET DESIGN Cabinet The Footprint03C features a sealed box design, allowing for a compact and shallow cabinet— perfect for center-channel applications. It boasts the iconic Footprint Gray polyester coating with its signature textured finish and is expertly crafted from Medium-Density Fiber- board.
  • Page 14: Drivers

    Powered by 60W Amplifier. 3.5” Midrange Driver The Footprint03C 3.5” midrange driver utilizes an aluminum cone, further contributing to the driver’s rigidity and resonance control, thus enhancing the overall audio fidelity. The inclusion of a larger power high-sensitivity motor and additional copper shorting rings around the voice coil effectively minimizes harmonic distortion, resulting in pristine and accurate sound re- production.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    15 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications XLR female, Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 positive, Pin 3 negative Analog Input TRS Male, Tip: Positive, Ring: Negative, Sleeve: Ground Input Impedance = 20k Ohms Input Sensitivity (1m) = 90 dB @ -15 dBV (pass band) Word Length: 28-bit (56-bit High Precision) Analog to Digital Sample Rate: 96 kHz...
  • Page 16: Drawings And Dimensions

    16 DRAWINGS & DIMENSIONS Drawings & Dimensions...
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    (1) year against manufacturing defects. Except as provided below, BAREFOOT SOUND is not liable Shipping fees incurred from returns for under-warranty for any loss, cost, expense, inconvenience or damage that service in the first 30-days will be paid by BAREFOOT may result from use or inability to use the product.
  • Page 18: Obtaining Warranty Service

    BAREFOOT SOUND will not 5. BAREFOOT SOUND will pay for shipping to and from accept any shipments without a RMA number. the customer only within the first thirty days following 2.
  • Page 19: Warranty Exclusions

    BAREFOOT SOUND makes every effort to make sure all price of the product less any shipping fees. BAREFOOT information on our website is correct.
  • Page 20 Barefoot Sound LLC barefootsound.com...

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