Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Studio Monitor
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Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Studio Monitor

4.7

Best precision monitors for critical audio mixing and mastering.

These monitors pack Barefoot's signature sound into a smaller, more affordable package. While you lose some of the advanced features of their higher-end models, you gain the core Barefoot clarity and the innovative MEME technology for versatile referencing, making them a compelling choice for project studios.

$3295.00

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Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

Who it's for

  • Audio engineers demanding critical accuracy for mixing and mastering
  • Producers and engineers needing to check mixes on diverse systems
  • Mixers and producers requiring precise low-frequency monitoring

Who should skip it

  • Home studio owners or those with limited budgets
  • Users without dedicated, acoustically treated studio spaces
  • Aspiring engineers or those accustomed to more forgiving speakers

Performance breakdown

Low-End Precision

Dual-force subwoofers deliver tight, punchy bass without any muddy resonance.

Excellent

Mix Emulation

MEME technology provides essential, real-world reference points for critical mix decisions.

Excellent

Transient Response

The ring radiator tweeter captures lightning-fast transients with surgical accuracy.

Excellent

Build Integrity

Machined aluminum baffles and sealed enclosures ensure a rock-solid, vibration-free chassis.

Excellent

Amplification Headroom

650 watts of Class D power provides effortless dynamics for demanding sessions.

Excellent

Nearfield Imaging

Exceptional soundstage depth makes pinpointing elements in a mix remarkably intuitive.

Excellent

Key Specs

Description

3-way active monitor with MEME™ voice emulation

Controls

Input level stepped attenuator, MEME™ voice select

Input Impedance

Balanced XLR, 50k Ohm Impedance

Sensitivity

90dB @ 1 meter with -15dBV input signal (Level control set to 0dB)

Frequency Response

36Hz – 45kHz (±3dB), 45Hz – 40kHz (±dB)

Bass Response

-3 dB @ 36Hz, Q = 0.707

Slope = 18 dB/octave

Cabinet

18 liters total internal volume, Sealed woofer and midrange enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout

Crossover Frequencies

250 / 3600 Hz (Passive crossover between Midrange and Tweeter)

Tweeter

1″ ring radiator, Low distortion motor, Rear waveguide chamber

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