New Neumann MA 1 - Automatic Monitor Alignment

[DJBonoBobo]

Multichannel MA 1 really does not work with their current range of monitors.

What do you mean? It works in my system.

 

[fakemaxwell]

What do you mean? It works in my system.

Ah to clarify- there aren't any full range DSP monitors currently available, so you have to use a sub(s), of which only the 750 (stereo) currently works. Buying 8 KH 750s is not practical, and I'm not sure it would even work with MA 1 currently.

If you're not using it for anything critical, sure with 120s or 150s you'll have a pleasant listening experience. Unfortunately if you're mixing on it it's not going to cut it. Plus the added annoyance of having to repatch every time you switch from 2-sub stereo to 5.1 is just not doing it for me. I have the multichannel extension but it's on the sidelines until a better sub comes out.

 

[Simonluka]

Hi everyone,
latest version of the MA-1 software for Mac currently on the Neumann download page is 2.3.2 and, after downloading it, I see that it is 2.3.2.1880.
This is strange because the one downloaded about two weeks ago was 2.3.2.1882.
Have you noticed the same thing?

 

[Omoanya]

Is there a recommended network switch for a macbook pro? Does the spec of the switch matter? Where do you purchase one?
I've never used ethernet before.

 

[Qu@rk]

NETGEAR GS308 LAN Switch 8 Port
Amazon in your region, around 25 Euro/$25

 

[audiomaestro]

Can users put an internal locked SPL limit on the Neumann KH 120 II's using the MA-1 software?

I plan on using a DAC with a digital volume control straight into the monitors, but I'm scared that the DAC's digital volume might crash (as mentioned here) and accidentally send a full volume signal into the monitors.

Basically, I want to limit the SPL to the highest I would ever comfortably listen at, just in case the DAC's volume control temporarily failed.

 

[custom]

Can users put an internal locked SPL limit on the Neumann KH 120 II's using the MA-1 software?

I plan on using a DAC with a digital volume control straight into the monitors, but I'm scared that the DAC's digital volume might crash (as mentioned here) and accidentally send a full volume signal into the monitors.

Basically, I want to limit the SPL to the highest I would ever comfortably listen at, just in case the DAC's volume control temporarily failed.

This is possible. You set the desired sensitivity with MA 1 (e.g. 95db) and this is the volume that the loudspeaker outputs when the DAC volume is at 100%.

 

[audiomaestro]

This is possible. You set the desired sensitivity with MA 1 (e.g. 95db) and this is the volume that the loudspeaker outputs when the DAC volume is at 100%.

Perfect. Thanks for confirming. I have the KH 120 II monitors and the MA-1 still in the box, and just wanted to confirm before I buy a DAC with a digital volume control.

 

[HIFIBOY]

Dear gods, since I have changed the usage space, how can I clear the previous calibration data in the dsp chip of the speaker for re-measurement and calibration?

 

[arianapequeño]

Hello, I'm attempting to use MA 1 multichannel to calibrate a 7.1.4 setup. LCR are KH120 II, Sub is KH750, and the rest are KH80. I cannot get past the Output signal level adaptation step. The levels the speakers are seeing are all over the place, despite the output levels from my interface being 100% equal. I've tested each output routed directly back in and they are all identical.

It seems the KH80s are all roughly 4dB hotter than the 120's, and even within each speaker model they are off from each other by anywhere from 0.1 to 0.3 dB. It's slightly different every time I hit start on this step in MA1.

Can anyone help?

 

[Sig.Rossi]

Hi, just used the MA 1 software to dim the super bright logo led without calibrating anything. It worked but it is only active when using the KH 80 in network mode.

Problem: In this mode (network) it plays far louder then in local mode. In local mode the led remains super bright.

Any ideas how to get the same lower volume in network mode or the the dimmed led settings in local mode?

I am using this KH 80 mono as a center with Xlr-Rca cable which works fine so far.

I don't have an iPad to use the control app.

 

[IamJF]

Dear gods, since I have changed the usage space, how can I clear the previous calibration data in the dsp chip of the speaker for re-measurement and calibration?

Just remeasure and write over the settings?

Problem: In this mode (network) it plays far louder then in local mode. In local mode the led remains super bright.

You should be able to set the sensitivity also in network mode similar to the sensitivity switch on the back?

 

[Sig.Rossi]

Just remeasure and write over the settings?


You should be able to set the sensitivity also in network mode similar to the sensitivity switch on the back?

The problem is, I am already on the lowest settings. Forgot to mention this.

 

[Sig.Rossi]

I'm also a bit surprised that MA 1 changes the volume even though you only dim the logo there. No idea if it also changes the sound characteristics. Hard to tell when it plays so much louder.

 

[VTKZ]

I solved it to use some tape with some blackout fabric to dimm the logo.
Not beautiful but works fine. All this LAN cable mess or Volume / DSP Problems for just dimming some lights is too much for me ;-D
I dont understand why everything now is Software based. The older Models also have some Dip Switches wich works perfectly

 

[HQY]

I solved it to use some tape with some blackout fabric to dimm the logo.
Not beautiful but works fine. All this LAN cable mess or Volume / DSP Problems for just dimming some lights is too much for me ;-D
I dont understand why everything now is Software based. The older Models also have some Dip Switches wich works perfectly
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ma1 can setup the brightness of the logo.

 

[VTKZ]

ma1 can setup the brightness of the logo.

i know (i did it for the 150 long time ago), but i dont want to search again 4 LAN Cables to dimm the brightness for the 80´s. It doesnt worked last time i tried it for the KH80. For me, my method is okey. Specially for movies i want zero light sources. I can live with my method. Its faster and uncomplicated

 

[Sig.Rossi]

Any idea why MA 1 increases the volume when I just dim the logo and do nothing else?

 

[skcheng]

I had a studio engineer come into my office to set up the MA-1 to calibrate my KH 80s and KH 750. Honestly took forever, but it was worth it. Difference with and without the sub are night and day. And now I can easily EQ using the MA-1 software. I ended up having custom lengths and ethernet cable permanently placed so I can adjust whenever I want, but not have a huge rats nest of cabling behind my desk. And yes, the bonus was being able to adjust brightness on the monitors, even though I didn't find the lighting distracting

 

[fakemaxwell]

Hello, I'm attempting to use MA 1 multichannel to calibrate a 7.1.4 setup. LCR are KH120 II, Sub is KH750, and the rest are KH80. I cannot get past the Output signal level adaptation step. The levels the speakers are seeing are all over the place, despite the output levels from my interface being 100% equal. I've tested each output routed directly back in and they are all identical.

It seems the KH80s are all roughly 4dB hotter than the 120's, and even within each speaker model they are off from each other by anywhere from 0.1 to 0.3 dB. It's slightly different every time I hit start on this step in MA1.

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Unfortunately I don't have any fixes, just confirmation that this also happened to me. No idea why!