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Alesis Monitor 1 Active MKII Powered Monitors

M1 Active MKII Powered (Pair) Professional Accuracy, Clarity and Performance in an Affordable Powered Monitor By combining expertise in reference mon...Click To Read More About This Product

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Crisp, clean, biamplified sound, taken to the next degree.

M1 Active MKII Powered (Pair)
Professional Accuracy, Clarity and Performance in an Affordable Powered Monitor
By combining expertise in reference monitor design with a proven track record in studio amplification, Alesis' new M1 Active(TM) Biamplified Reference Monitor offers the incredibly accurate response that perfectly translates to every playback system. Its internal active crossover and custom-designed dual amplifiers ensure an extremely consistent performance under a variety of different studio conditions and program material. The result is a broad, extremely flat frequency response, clear imaging with a wide sweet spot, high power handling and detailed high- and mid-frequency response that only a professional powered monitor can deliver.Custom Drivers Designed For Active Monitoring
The M1 Active's woofer and tweeter were specifically designed for the most linear, low distortion response in powered monitoring applications. Its 6.5" woofer cone is formulated from non-woven carbon fiber. It's a material that has been used for the skins of combat aircraft wings, since it offers high tensile strength and low weight. In fact, carbon fiber is 25% lighter than polypropylene (the most common driver material) and hence provides quicker transient response in the low frequency range for superb bass response as well as a vast improvement in the detail of critical upper-mid frequencies. The M1 Active's 1" tweeter dome is made of pure silk, which offers a natural response that aids in preventing ear fatigue during long mix sessions. It also features an internal pole piece mounted phasing plug and is ferrofluid cooled to maintain the best balance of transient response to power handling.Active Bi-Amplifiers and Electronic Crossovers
Professional Accuracy, Clarity and Performance in an Affordable Powered Monitor By combining expertise in reference monitor design with a proven track record in studio amplification, Alesis' new M1 Active(TM) Biamplified Reference Monitor offers the incredibly accurate response that perfectly translates to every playback system. Its internal active crossover and custom-designed dual amplifiers ensure an extremely consistent performance under a variety of different studio conditions and program material. The result is a broad, extremely flat frequency response, clear imaging with a wide sweet spot, high power handling and detailed high- and mid-frequency response that only a professional powered monitor can deliver. Custom Drivers Designed For Active Monitoring The M1 Active's woofer and tweeter were specifically designed for the most linear, low distortion response in powered monitoring applications. Its 6.5" woofer cone is formulated from non-woven carbon fiber. It's a material that has been used for the skins of combat aircraft wings, since it offers high tensile strength and low weight. In fact, carbon fiber is 25% lighter than polypropylene (the most common driver material) and hence provides quicker transient response in the low frequency range for superb bass response as well as a vast improvement in the detail of critical upper-mid frequencies. The M1 Active's 1" tweeter dome is made of pure silk, which offers a natural response that aids in preventing ear fatigue during long mix sessions. It also features an internal pole piece mounted phasing plug and is ferrofluid cooled to maintain the best balance of transient response to power handling. Active Bi-Amplifiers and Electronic Crossovers Two audiophile-quality amplifiers-a 75 watt woofer amp and a 25 watt tweeter amp-were developed for the M1 Active, along with 8th order high- and low-pass electronic crossover filters. The crossover point was carefully chosen at a low 1500Hz, and produces an extremely wide dispersion zone as well as low midrange coloration. Also, the special time alignment circuitry that's been added to the tweeter section of this crossover allows the output of frequencies from the high and low drivers to occur in perfect synchronization, avoiding the time smear that's typical in less advanced powered speakers. Attractive Cabinet Design with Dual Ports and Offset Tweeter
Professional Accuracy, Clarity and Performance in an Affordable Powered Monitor By combining expertise in reference monitor design with a proven track record in studio amplification, Alesis' new M1 Active(TM) Biamplified Reference Monitor offers the incredibly accurate response that perfectly translates to every playback system. Its internal active crossover and custom-designed dual amplifiers ensure an extremely consistent performance under a variety of different studio conditions and program material. The result is a broad, extremely flat frequency response, clear imaging with a wide sweet spot, high power handling and detailed high- and mid-frequency response that only a professional powered monitor can deliver. Custom Drivers Designed For Active Monitoring The M1 Active's woofer and tweeter were specifically designed for the most linear, low distortion response in powered monitoring applications. Its 6.5" woofer cone is formulated from non-woven carbon fiber. It's a material that has been used for the skins of combat aircraft wings, since it offers high tensile strength and low weight. In fact, carbon fiber is 25% lighter than polypropylene (the most common driver material) and hence provides quicker transient response in the low frequency range for superb bass response as well as a vast improvement in the detail of critical upper-mid frequencies. The M1 Active's 1" tweeter dome is made of pure silk, which offers a natural response that aids in preventing ear fatigue during long mix sessions. It also features an internal pole piece mounted phasing plug and is ferrofluid cooled to maintain the best balance of transient response to power handling. Active Bi-Amplifiers and Electronic Crossovers Two audiophile-quality amplifiers-a 75 watt woofer amp and a 25 watt tweeter amp-were developed for the M1 Active, along with 8th order high- and low-pass electronic crossover filters. The crossover point was carefully chosen at a low 1500Hz, and produces an extremely wide dispersion zone as well as low midrange coloration. Also, the special time alignment circuitry that's been added to the tweeter section of this crossover allows the output of frequencies from the high and low drivers to occur in perfect synchronization, avoiding the time smear that's typical in less advanced powered speakers. Attractive Cabinet Design with Dual Ports and Offset Tweeter In developing the M1 Active, the Alesis engineering team discovered that dual font-mounted ports provided the fastest, most coherent and extended low frequency augmentation. Also, the unique offset design of the high frequency driver allows for the flattest frequency and power response in a speaker that offers such wide dispersion. The M1 Active's attractive mirror-imaged, charcoal- toned cabinet and magnetically-shielded drivers allow for placement in close proximity with computer or video monitors, and offers the added benefit of blending beautifully into your studio's decor without being obtrusive. They may be mounted in either a horizontal or vertical placement to best fit your studio's requirements.

FEATURES
  • True biamplified reference monitor
  • Accurate response, excellent imaging, flat-frequency range
  • 6.5" non-woven carbon fiber woofer
  • 1" silk-dome tweeter
  • Audiophile-quality internal 75W (LF) and 25W (HF) amplifiers
  • 2kHz crossover point
  • Offset dual ports
  • Magnetically shielded
  • Combination XLR/1/4" input jack
SPECIFICATIONS
  • Connectors: Combination XLR-1/4" jack with input level control
  • Weight: 19.5 lbs. (8.9kg) each
  • Connectors: Combination XLR-1/4" jack with input level control
  • Crossover: 1500Hz, 8th-order, 48dB/octave filters
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 8.5"x15"x9.75" (381mm x 216mm x 248mm)
  • Frequency Range: 38 Hz - 23.5 kHz (-10dB point)
  • HF Amp Distortion: less than 0.06% thd @ rated power lf amp slew rate less than 9V/±sec
  • HF Amp S/N Ratio: >112dB @ rated output
  • HF Amplifier: 25 watts, 4_ load
  • High Frequency Driver: 1" silk dome with medium viscosity ferrofluid coolant and dual magnet shielded configuration
  • Input Impedance: 20k_ balanced, 10k_ unbalanced
  • LF Amp Distortion: less than 0.03% thd @ 30w lf amp slew rate:< >19V/±sec
  • LF Amp S/N Ratio: >110dB, ref. 60W @ 8_, A-wtg., 1kHz
  • LF Amplifier: 75 watts, 8_ load
  • LF Filter: 2nd order, "optimal Q" high pass, +1dB boost@50Hz
  • Low Frequency Driver: 6.5" non-woven carbon fiber with Santoprene surround and dual magnet shielded configuration
  • Weight: 19.5 lbs. (8.9kg) each
  • LF Amp Distortion: less than 0.03% thd @ 30w lf amp slew rate:< >19V/±sec
  • HF Amplifier: 25 watts, 4_ load
  • LF Filter: 2nd order, "optimal Q" high pass, +1dB boost@50Hz
  • HF Amp S/N Ratio: >112dB @ rated output
  • LF Amp S/N Ratio: >110dB, ref. 60W @ 8_, A-wtg., 1kHz
  • Input Impedance: 20k_ balanced, 10k_ unbalanced
  • HF Amp Distortion: less than 0.06% thd @ rated power lf amp slew rate less than 9V/±sec
  • LF Amplifier: 75 watts, 8_ load
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 8.5"x15"x9.75" (381mm x 216mm x 248mm)
  • Frequency Range: 38 Hz - 23.5 kHz (-10dB point)

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