Barefoot Sound Footprint01 Studio Monitor
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
at
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.
Mix Emulation
MEME technology provides essential, real-world reference points for critical mix decisions.
Transient Response
The ring radiator tweeter captures lightning-fast transients with surgical accuracy.
Build Integrity
Machined aluminum baffles and sealed enclosures ensure a rock-solid, vibration-free chassis.
Amplification Headroom
650 watts of Class D power provides effortless dynamics for demanding sessions.
Nearfield Imaging
Exceptional soundstage depth makes pinpointing elements in a mix remarkably intuitive.
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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