HEDD - 'Type 20' MK2 L Studio Monitor (White)

INTRODUCING MK2 STUDIO MONITORSThe mk2 range from HEDD improve further a fantastic product line, which itself was the result of decades of speaker technology research. It follows on from designer Klaus Heinz work at Adam Audio where he was responsible for many legendary models such as the incredibly popular A7X. All models retain the AMT (Air Motion Transformer) driver that provides sharp and fast treble and combines it with two new technologies for making the speakers more accurate and responsive.

Firstly, they have now integrated the lineariser DSP plugin that accompanied the first-generation units inside the speaker itself. This works by slightly delaying certain frequencies so that all of them leave the speaker at exactly the same time, resulting in a perfect, phase coherent impulse response. The listener will sense the that the bass notes will appear much punchier and tighter, especially in the sub octaves, as lower waves take longer to develop than the treble frequencies, alongside an improves spatial response. Surprisingly the integrated version has less latency than the previous plugin, coming in at only 10ms.

“The new HEDD product line demonstrates what can be achievedtoday both in audio quality and control versatility. We believe that we are about to set a new benchmark within MI / Pro Audio whilst increasing the company’s potential to be successful in both the Broadcast- and Consumer Audio realm.” - Klaus Heinz, CTO HEDD Audio

PIN-POINT TRANSIENT RESPONSEThe other addition from adding the DSP in box is that in enables the “COP” (closed or ported) option. Since the inception of loudspeakers, there have been 2 differing design approaches to achieve a good bass response: closed box design which made the Yamaha NS-10’s & Neumann KH310 so revered and bass reflex speakers, or ported designs.

By offering removable plugs for the bass ports, in tandem with advanced FIR (Finite Impulse Response filtering), HEDD now offers users the choice between both of these worlds: A pin-point transient response/optimum accuracy (closed cabinet approach) or the advantages of a dynamic and low-reaching bass-ported design with greater SPL Closing the ports obviously affects the tonal balance, so there is a switch on the rear of the unit to change the balance accordingly to compensate.

Adding the DSP also has an additional advantage for connectivity, as alongside the analogue input, it is now also possible to digitally connect directly to the speakers using AES digital signals over XLR connection and includes a though socket to connect to additional speakers.

Watch HEDD / ADAM founder Klaus Heinz explain some of the key innovations of the brand-new MK2 series of professional active loudspeakers. The new range includes new MK2 models and, as a first, the powerful BASS 08 and BASS 12 subwoofers - all handcrafted in Berlin, Germany.