Avantone Pro Passive MixCube (Pair)

Avantone


Low profile passive studio monitors.




The Avantone MixCubes are shielded, full-range
mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the
5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all-major studios for the last 25
years.

Engineering Objective
To build a full
range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the older, aging, 5C
Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while offering an improved,
more linear frequency response. A full year was spent studying all
versions & revisions of the famous little 5C Sound Cubes. Research
revealed that there were several driver versions released over the years
with widely varying frequency response characteristics. Avantone chose
the smoothest, most linear, full-range version of those 5C models to use
as the testing benchmark. Next Avantone analyzed their response
characteristics in an anechoic chamber and proceeded to implement design
upgrades. Realizing the importance of replacing a respected
"industry-standard reference monitor," Avantone began by replicating its
basic size, function, and sonic character. But what is revisitation
without improvement?

First, the Cabinet Design... The original 5C
Sound Cubes were made of ½” particleboard covered with a glue-on wood
grain contact paper. Avantone chose to use thicker, denser MDF board
because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics.
They started with a 165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design with radiused
edges. We then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss “RETRO-CREAM”
finish. The originals had either screws or on later models plastic
binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. Avantone 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 they 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, they recessed an
industry standard 5/8”-27 mic stand mount into the base.

Second,
Avantone addressed the driver design... The originals were a basic 5”
stamped frame design. Avantone instead uses 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 & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica
fibers added for lighter weight & 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.

Performance Objective
Studios
primarily use 2-way & 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 “bass-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. Ten months of R&D
comparative listening & tweaking went into the voicing of the
AVANTONE MixCubes. 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.

Cabinet Design
The
original 5C Sound Cubes™ were made of ½” particleboard covered with a
glue-on wood grain contact paper. Avantone chose to use thicker, denser
MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance
characteristics. They started with a 165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design
with radiused edges, then chose an elegant Polyurethane high gloss
“RETRO-CREAM” finish. The originals had either screws or on later models
plastic binding posts mounted on a recessed plastic cup. Avantone
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, they 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 & crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica
fibers added for lighter weight & 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 “overkill” concepts in component selection as well as
safety. The result is a “no-compromise” amp with robust headroom
characteristics that will rival the performance of much higher priced
studio rack mount amps.

Balanced Input
This
“combo XLR” input accepts a BALANCED male XLR plug as well as a
3-conductor BALANCED TRS ¼” or a 2 conductor UNBALANCED TS ¼” male plug.
For unbalanced operation with a TS connector the minus signal is
automatically grounded.

System Gain
This
variable control adjusts the sensitivity of the signal that appears at
the input. Rotating the control clockwise increases the sensitivity
while a counter-clockwise rotation decreases sensitivity. The adjustable
gain range is from -30 to +6 dB. A setting of +6 allows a full,
unimpeded signal to be sent to the amplifier. The detented gain
positions allow for repeatable settings between speakers for proper
matching. Please Note… when the signal appearing at the input is too
hot, the amplifier can overload causing distortion and possible damage
to the speaker. If overload occurs, attenuate (decrease) the input level
by turning the knob counter-clockwise a few clicks.

On/Off Switch
This illuminated switch turns the amplifier section on and off. The unit is still receiving power from the transformer however.

AC Input
This
input is only to be use with the proprietary AVANTONE Power Supply.
Tighten the cable/connector securely for reliable operation. Note: There
is a switch on the power supply for selecting the proper AC/MAINS
operating voltage for your location.

Ground Lift Switch
By
engaging this switch the pin 1 shield is lifted at the input jack. This
can be used to aid in ground loop control of the incoming analog line
signal.

Placement
When positioning the
Avantone Active MixCubes on stands or console bridges it is best to keep
them at ear level and slightly angled in towards the engineer. Since
they are shielded it is ok to place them near a CRT video monitor or TV
without causing any problems. The bottom mic stand mounts will also
allow you creative positioning options in unusual studio playback
situations.




Features

5.25" Shielded Passive Full range 8 ohm drivers
6 1/2" Cube Cabinet with multiple coats of "Retro-Cream" High Gloss lacquer finish
Precision-milled high-rigidity MDF cabinet sides & baffle for low resonance
Radiused corners & edges reduce edge diffraction for better imaging
Custom Cone is crafted using New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for light weight & rigidity
Cloth surround made in Japan to uniform thickness tolerances
Top Plate and T-Yoke of driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel
The 43oz. low distortion motor structure magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC)
High-Rigidity DIE-CAST Aluminum frame with polished mounting bezel
Nickel Plated "high-end" binding posts (properly spaced for dual banana plugs) - insulated for CE compliance
Anodized aluminum milled terminal plate
1/4" soft Neoprene Pad is recessed into the cabinet base to serve as a non-skid acoustic isolator




Order today and outfit your monitor station to incorporate bass-challenged playback reference.







Pro Passive MixCube (Pair) Specifications:

System Type: Dynamic Shielded Full-Range Pair
Frequency Response: 90Hz - 17,000Hz (useful musical range)
Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms
SPL / Sensitivity: 93dB @ 1w / 1 meter
Recommended Power: From 10-200 watts
Driver: 5.25" cast aluminum frame
Cabinet: sealed / 18mm MDF / Dacron acoustical stuffing
Inputs: 3-way CE rated plastic encased metal binding posts (accepts up to 12-gauge wire, spade lugs, dual banana plugs)
Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz (per speaker)
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"


*Estimate Shipping between 5 - 12 weeks, or please call (083) 497-2227 for a faster air freight service with special price rate.





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