Barefoot Sound Footprint03: The All-New Compact Reference Monitor That Delivers Exceptional Audio Quality
Introducing the Barefoot Sound Footprint03, the next generation of Barefoot's renowned Footprint series. This tri-amplified 3-way studio monitor boasts exceptional audio quality, a compact design, and an affordable price. It's the perfect solution for audiophiles, producers, and engineers who demand the utmost in sound reproduction.
Designed for Unmatched Sound Reproduction
The Footprint03 features a side-firing ported speaker design that delivers remarkable low-end extension without sacrificing Barefoot's renowned standards in cabinet construction. The cabinet's Footprint Gray polyester coating and meticulous construction using Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) ensure stability and damping, combating potential vibrations for an unparalleled listening experience.
Exceptional Drivers for Superior Audio Reproduction
The Footprint03 is equipped with a 1" ring radiator tweeter for pristine and accurate high-frequency reproduction. The tweeter's diaphragm is crafted from a high-quality fabric ring radiator material, while its housing adopts a sturdy aluminum enclosure and a solid aluminum face plug for superior rigidity and resonance control.
A 3.5" midrange driver with an aluminum cone ensures precise midrange reproduction, while a forward-facing 6" aluminum cone woofer delivers powerful and accurate bass reproduction. The woofer's larger, high-sensitivity power motor and copper shorting rings effectively minimize distortion, resulting in pristine and accurate sound reproduction.
Innovative Technology for Enhanced Audio
The Footprint03 features SPOC™ (SPectrally Optimized Conversion) technology, which incorporates an analog crossover section prior to the analog-to-digital conversion, allowing high frequencies to pass into the converter unattenuated. This results in a 5-bit higher resolution or a 15 dB signal-to-noise ratio, yielding a more transparent signal.
The Footprint03 also features a new Barefoot Sound Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which reduces latency from 10 ms down to an impressive 3 ms, ensuring a near-instantaneous response and eliminating any perceptible delay for seamless audio reproduction. The DSP also enhances the low-end frequency response, delivering deeper and more impactful bass.
MEME™ Technology for Seamless Integration
Barefoot Sound's Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation™ technology (MEME) allows you to effortlessly switch between the sound of mix cube speakers, renowned white coned speakers, and consumer hi-fi speakers for reference purposes. This flexibility makes the Footprint03 the perfect solution for a wide range of applications.
The Barefoot Sound Footprint03: Audio Perfection in a Compact Package
With its exceptional audio quality, compact design, and innovative technology, the Barefoot Sound Footprint03 is the ultimate reference monitor for audiophiles, producers, and engineers who demand the utmost in sound reproduction.
FOOTPRINT03
A True 3-Way Active Ported Design Monitor Evolves Barefoot Sound's Footprint Series
FOOTPRINT03 AT A GLANCE
- Tri-amplified 3-way
- 260 watts of power per monitor
- Frequency Response: 45 Hz–40 kHz
- MAX SPL: Continuous 101dB
- Ported speaker design
- 6″ aluminum cone woofer
- 3.5″ aluminum cone midrange
- 1″ ring radiator tweeter
- MEME™ Technology Voice Emulation
- SpOC™ Technology
- Dimensions 13.25″ H x 9″ W x 9.25″ D
TECH SPECS
- Description: Tri-amplified 3-way studio monitor with MEME™ Technology
- Controls: Input level stepped attenuator, MEME™ voice select
- Analog Input: XLR female, Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 positive, Pin 3 negative
- TRS Male, Tip: Positive, Ring: Negative, Sleeve: Ground
- Input Impedance = 20k Ohms
- Input Sensitivity (1m) = 90 dB @ -15 dBV (pass band)
- Analog to Digital Conversion: Word Length: 28-bit (56-bit High Precision)
- Sample Rate: 96 kHz
- Signal/Noise ≥ 100 dB
- Frequency Response: 45 Hz–40 kHz (+/-3 dB), 50 Hz–22 kHz (+/- 1 dB )
- Bass Response: -3 dB @ 46 Hz
- Q = 0.707 Slope = 18 dB/octave
- MAX SPL: Continuous 101 dB
- Cabinet: 10.5 liters total internal volume
- Solid aluminum baffle plate
- Polyurethane acoustic damping throughout
- Crossover Frequencies: 600 / 3900 Hz (Active crossover between drivers)
- Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, low distortion motor,
- rear waveguide chamber. Amplifier: 60W
- Midrange: 3.5″ aluminum cone, aluminum phase plug, Low distortion motor +/- 3.5 mm linear excursion Amplifier: 100W
- Woofers: 6″ aluminum cone with low distortion motor
- +/- 9.5 mm linear excursion. Amplifier: 100W
- High Frequency Amplifier: 60W
- Mid Frequency Amplifier: 100W
- Low Frequency Amplifier: 100W
- Power: Mains Voltage Input: 85 VAC to 265 VAC universal
- Idle Power Consumption = 12W
- Maximum Power Consumption = 340W
- Weight: Speaker: 27.9 lbs each (12.66 kg)
- Dimensions HxWxD: 9″ x 13.25″ x 9.25″ (229 x 337 x 235 mm)
