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Automatic Room Correction of Neumann Studio Monitors –Now Also for Multichannel Systems
Neumann Releases MA 1 v2.0 with Optional Multichannel Extension

Berlin, October 2023 – The legendary studio equipment manufacturer Neumann.Berlinpresents the latest version of its MA 1 Automatic Monitor Alignment room correction
solution. In addition to many detail improvements, Release 2.0 introduces multichannel
capability. For the first time, the optional Multichannel Extension for MA 1 makes it
possible to align surround and immersive installations with the same Neumann precision.

Immersive audio is becoming increasingly popular in film, music, gaming and other applications.
Yet few listening environments are optimized for these new formats. Extending a stereo control
room to multichannel playback creates a whole new set of challenges. In many cases,
loudspeakers have to be installed in acoustically unfavorable positions, and it is not uncommon
for architectural constraints to necessitate deviations from the recommended loudspeaker
positioning.

Therefore, even more than with stereo systems, room correction becomes an indispensable tool
for reliable multichannel monitoring in reference quality. The Multichannel Extension for MA 1
allows to achieve optimal sound results under real-world conditions. But even in a control room

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specifically designed for multichannel formats, audible improvement can be achieved by precise
room adjustment.

MA 1 linearizes the frequency response and optimizes the localization of the entire system. Thisis especially important in multichannel applications to avoid changing the sound character ofsources when panning. It also prevents misinterpretation of tonal changes as directional
information. After all, the human brain relies on head-related filtering to localize sound sources.
Consistent reproduction from all directions is therefore essential for accurate and reliablemultichannel monitoring and a truly immersive listening experience.
“Like the stereo version, Multichannel Extension generates a room-adaptive target curve basedon on-site measurements. This incorporates the extensive knowledge gained by Neumannengineers in analyzing and calibrating countless control rooms,” explains Portfolio Manager
Stephan Mauer. “MA 1 detects room modes and automatically optimizes the correction filters inorder to eliminate acoustic problems in the best possible way. In addition, level and delaydifferences are compensated, resulting in a three-dimensional sound image with extremely
precise localization and spatial resolution.”

In its first version, the Multichannel Extension for MA 1 supports surround systems such as quad,
5.1 and 7.1, as well as immersive setups in 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 – consisting of network-enabled
Neumann loudspeakers and up to four subwoofers.

In addition, MA 1 v2.0 offers a number of detail improvements for stereo systems, too. User
guidance has been optimized, and for a better overview, the corrected and uncorrected frequency
responses are now displayed simultaneously.

Pricing and Availability
MA 1 v2.0 for stereo systems is a free update for all MA 1 owners.
The upgrade to MA 1 Multichannel Extension is available immediately at authorized dealers andrequires an MA 1 measurement microphone and an installation of MA 1 v2.0.

List price MA 1: EUR/USD 299 , List price Multichannel Extension for MA 1: EUR/USD 299
Features:•••••

For quad, 5.1, 7.1, 5.1.4 and 7.1.4 configurations
Works with all network-enabled KH Line studio monitors
Room adaptive target curve
Upgrade license for existing MA 1 hardware/software solution
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More information:
https://www.neumann.com/en-en/products/monitor-accessories/multichannel-extension-for-ma-1/

Screenshots of the software are downloadable in our newsroom.

About Neumann
Georg Neumann GmbH, known as “Neumann.Berlin”, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of studio-grade audio
equipment and the creator of recording microphone legends such as the U 47, M 49, U 67, and U 87. Founded in 1928,
the company has been recognized with numerous international awards for its technological innovations. 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
headphones were introduced in 2019, and since 2022, the company has increased its focus on reference solutions for liveaudio. With the introduction of the first audio interface MT 48, and its revolutionary converter technology, Neumann now
offers all the necessary technologies needed to capture and deliver sound at the highest level. Georg Neumann GmbHhas been part of the Sennheiser Group since 1991 and is represented worldwide by the Sennheiser network ofsubsidiaries and long-standing trading partners. www.neumann.com

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