Gear Hunter

The KH 310 is an active near-field monitor designed for demading applications in the areas of music production, broadcasting, post-production, mixing and mastering. It is also well suited for use as a front loudspeaker in medium-sized surround systems, or as a rear loudspeaker for larger multi-channel systems.

• Quickest transient response of its class


• Tremendous bass capability down to 34 Hz


• Higher precision in the midrange through a specially designed driver

The KH 310 is a three-way tri-amplified monitor with thermally protected Class AB amplifiers (210 W and two times 90 W). Its Mathematically Modeled Dispersion (MMD) waveguide delivers sound waves into the room with superior accuracy. The drivers are modeled using Neumann's in-house developed software, which reduces non-linear distortion in every situation. Sound distributed in a horizontally precise manner ensures flexibility in the listening position; the narrower vertical dispersion reduces the negative effects of nearby reflections, for example from a desk or mixing console. The precisely controlled dispersion characteristics optimize reproduction in different room configurations and the response is extremely adaptable through various acoustical control settings.

Features

* In-house simulated tweeter with alloy fabric dome, robust metal grille and magnetic shielding
* Elliptical Mathematically Modelled Dispersion (MMD) waveguide
* Wide horizontal dispersion
* Narrow vertical dispersion
* Two-colour + dimmable Neumann logo
* In-house simulated, neodymium magnet, fabric dome, midrange driver with optimized low stray magnetic field
* In-house modelled long-throw composite sandwich cone bass driver with Extremely Linear Force Factor (ELFF), magnetic shielding and flow optimized die cast basket
* Compact cabinet
* One-piece front panel with no discontinuities
* 4-position bass, low-mid and treble acoustical controls
* Wide range input gain and output level controls
* Display dimmer and ground lift
* XLR electronically balanced analogue input with ground lift
* Universal switched-mode power supply (100 - 240 V)
* Fully documented extensive mounting hardware range
* Powerful amplifiers with large headroom and overheat limiting
* Separate fast acting thermo limiters for woofer, midrange and tweeter to protect the voice coils and power amplifiers

Specifications

Controller design: Analog; active
Max. SPL (averaged between 100 Hz and 6 kHz): 110.3 dB at 1 m (3% THD)
Bass capability: 104.5 dB at 1m (Max. SPL in half space at 3% THD between 50 Hz and 100 Hz)
Free field frequency response: 34 Hz - 21 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Self-generated noise level (with controls set to 100 dB SPL and 0 dB): < 20 dB(A) at 10 cm
Analog input(s) XLR: analog electronically balanced
Analog input impedance: > 13k Ohms
Max. input level: +24 dBu
Mains Power Supply: input voltage; frequency: 100-240V; 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Idle 24 W
Power consumption (230 V / 100 V): Full output 300 W
Cabinet material: Polyurethane front, wooden sleeve, aluminum electronics panel
Woofer: 210 mm (8 1/4") magnetically sheilded
Midrange: 75 mm (3") with magnetic sheilding
Tweeter: 25 mm (1") with protecting black metal grille
Mounting points: 2 x M8 on side panels; thread depth from outside of cabinet 25 mm (1"); Rear panel screws for attaching LH 41 base plate
Product dimensions (H x W x D): 253 x 383 x 292 mm (10" x 15 1/8" x 11 1/2")
Internal cabinet volume: 16.2 liters
Product weight: 13.0 kg (28 lbs 11 oz)