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Neumann Expands its Headphone Portfoliowith the Open-Back NDH 30
Berlin, Germany, May 10, 2022 – The German studiospecialist Neumann.Berlin presents the NDH 30 openback headphone. Following the success of the award
winning NDH 20, released in 2019, the NDH 30 is areference-class studio headphone for the mostdemanding mixing and mastering applications in bothstereo and immersive formats. The NDH 30 reproduces
the linear sound image of a Neumann loudspeaker setup,
perfectly calibrated via MA 1 Automatic Monitor
Alignment, in a portable format.
While the NDH 30 retains the high-quality metal construction of the closed-back NDH 20, it
is way more than just an open-back version. The entire acoustic system is a new design,
including optimized and perfectly positioned dynamic drivers
that rival the sonic resolution of planar magnetic transducers.
Harmonic distortion is extremely low and, thanks to frequency
selective absorbers, the NDH 30 has a remarkably evenresponse across the entire audio spectrum.
“We wanted to create a headphone that is totally reliable andgives you the confidence you need to make the right decisions.
The NDH 30 will tell you exactly if your bass is too loud or yourvocal needs de-essing,” explains Portfolio Manager Sebastian Schmitz. “The spatialresolution, too, is outstanding because the drivers are made to extremely low tolerances.
And because the NDH 30 comes with an internally balanced cable, which improveschannel separation.”Long term wearing comfort is excellent, of course, thanks to large, soft earpads. For easytransportation, the NDH 30 is foldable. The NDH 30 is thus a portable alternative to a
Neumann KH line loudspeaker setup, offering full sound and mix compatibility.
At the same time, the NDH 30 is a reference in its own right forheadphone compatibility, which is paramount for commercial
success, given today’s listening habits. Its extraordinary spatial
resolution also recommends the NDH 30 for creating binauralmixes of immersive content, including gaming and VR – rapidly
growing markets.

2/2“Neumann is quickly becoming the global reference in high-quality monitoring. From Oscarawarded blockbuster filmscores to the most recent Grammy-winning ‘Best Immersive Audio
Album’ – all mixed on Neumann monitors. Our customers have been asking for a similarreference when mixing for headphones. After all, headphones are becoming the dominant
playback system among consumers – in particular for immersive sound. The NDH 30 is ouranswer to those demands,” summarizes Neumann’s CEO Ralf Oehl.
The list price of the NDH 30 is €649/$649.
Available May 2022.
Features:••••Linear sound, similar to a perfectly calibrated Neumann loudspeaker system
High-resolution stereo panorama with precise localization
Transparent, detailed sound image, ideal for mixing & mastering
Excellent wearing comfort, easy to transport

More information at https://en-de.neumann.com/ndh-30

About Neumann
Georg Neumann GmbH, known as “Neumann.Berlin”, is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of studio-grade
audio equipment and the creator of recording microphone legends including the U 47, M 49, U 67 and U 87.
Founded in 1928, the company has been recognized with numerous international awards for its technologicalinnovations. Since 2010, Neumann.Berlin has expanded its expertise in electro-acoustic transducer design to also
include the studio monitor market, mainly targeting TV and radio broadcasting, recording, and audio production.
The first Neumann studio headphone was introduced at the beginning of 2019. Georg Neumann GmbH has beenpart of the Sennheiser Group since 1991, and is represented worldwide by the Sennheiser network of subsidiaries
and long-standing trading partners. www.neumann.com

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