Avantone MixCubes Passive Mini-Reference Monitors (Black)
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Engineering Objective
To build a
full range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the older, aging,
5C Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while offering an
improved, more linear frequency response. A full year was spent studying
all versions & revisions of the famous little 5C Sound Cubes.
Research revealed that there were several driver versions released over
the years with widely varying frequency response characteristics. The
Avantone Pro chose the smoothest, most linear, full-range version of
those 5C models to use as their testing benchmark. Next they analyzed
their response characteristics in an anechoic chamber and proceeded to
implement design upgrades. Realizing the importance of replacing a
respected "industry-standard reference monitor" the Avantone Pro began
by replicating its basic size, function, and sonic character.
First, the Avantone Pro addressed the Cabinet Design... The original 5C Sound Cubes were made of 1/2 particleboard covered with a glue-on wood grain contact paper. They chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. They started with a 165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design with radiused edges. The Avantone Pro then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss Retro-Cream finish. The originals had either screws or on later models plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. The Avantone Pro upgraded to high-end nickel plated, machined solid metal binding posts (Dual banana spacing) mounted on a black anodized ,milled and silk-screened aluminum terminal plate. Next they added a 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet to serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator. Additionally, for creative mounting situations, they recessed an industry standard 5/8-27 mic stand mount into the base.
Second, the Avantone Pro addressed the driver design. The originals were a basic 5 stamped frame design. They designed a proprietary 5.25 die cast aluminum frame driver/cone assembly to exceed the performance of the originals. The mounting bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper cone, chosen for its musical character, is custom designed & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight & rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke of driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC) yielding a 43oz. High Power-low distortion motor structure.
Performance Objective
Studios
primarily use 2-way & 3-way larger monitors designed to represent a
wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in
this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is still a
need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over
small bass-challenged systems such as televisions, clock radios,
computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to
make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors
that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior
full range drivers. Particular attention is always paid to the critical
mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This is where having a full-range
monitor without a crossover is truly revealing. Ten months of R&D
comparative listening & tweaking went into the voicing of the
Avantone MixCubes. The result is a very smooth sounding, full range
upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that
the Avantone MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end
response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original
character.
Amplification & Wiring
Recommended
power rating is 50-200 watts of solid state power or 10-100 watts of
tube power. It is advisable to use a high quality studio-grade power
amplifier. The metal binding posts on the rear of the speaker can accept
bare wire, spade lugs, or single or dual banana plugs. It is best to
use 12 -16 AWG wire for runs longer than 6 feet.
Placement
When
positioning the Avantone MixCubes on stands or console bridges it is
best to keep them at ear level and slightly angled in towards the
engineer. Since they are shielded it is ok to place them near a CRT
video monitor or TV without causing any problems. The bottom mic stand
mounts will also allow you creative positioning options in unusual
studio playback situations.
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