While originally inspired by the 5C sound cubes from decades ago, the Avantone MixCubes have become the industry standard in studios around the world and have become the #1 best selling speaker of its type in history. Application: Active Recording / Mixdown Monitors Engineering Objective The Avantone Active Mixcubes are designed to be high-resolution, full-range powered mini-reference monitors for fixed or remote locations. The secondary engineering facet was to create a timeless design that compliments a single full-range transducer. Performance Objective Studios primarily use 2-way and 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 œbass-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. The result is a very smooth sounding, full range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character. decades ago, the Avantone MixCubes have become the industry standard in studios around the world and have become the #1 best selling speaker of its type in history. Cabinet Design The original 5C Sound Cubes were made of 1/2 particleboard covered with a glue-on wood grain contact paper. We chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. We started with a 165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design with radiused edges. We then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss œRETRO-CREAM finish. The originals had either screws or on later models plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. We 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 we 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, we recessed an industry standard 5/8 -27 mic stand mount into the base. Driver Design The originals were a basic 5 stamped frame design. We 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 and crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight and 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. Amplifier Design We designed the amp module from the ground up to be a true professional-grade amplifier. It incorporates œoverkill concepts in component selection as well as safety. The result is a œno-compromise amp with robust headroom characteristics that will rival the performance of much higher priced studio rack mount amps. Features: System Type: Active (self-powered) Shielded Full-Range Mono Frequency Response: 90Hz - 17,000Hz (useful musical range) Impendance: Nominal 8 ohms Max SPL: 104db at 1 meter = 1%THD (PINK NOISE) Amplifier Type: Class A/B Amplifier Power: 60 watts RMS at .005% THD (1KHz) Amp Frequency Response: 22Hz-50KHz +0dB/- 3dB (90Hz-50KHz +/-0dB) Noise: S/N -113 dB Sensitivity: 0dBu (.775VRMS) input at maximum volume (+6dB) = 104dB SPL Driver: Proprietary design 5.25" cast aluminum frame / paper cone / shielded Cabinet: sealed / 18mm MDF / Dacron acoustical stuffing Inputs: XLR & TRS (COMBO JACK) +4/Balanced and -10 unbalanced System Gain Control Ground Lift Switch Weight: 7.13 lbs (per monitor) Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" Get your Avantone Pro MixCube Active Full-Range Mini Reference Monitor (Mono) (Single, Black) today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.