KRK has used NAMM’s Believe in Music Week to announce the latest addition to its range of studio gear - a new generation of powered subwoofers.
Coming spring 2021, the new series of KRK Studio Subwoofers will be available in 8-, 10-, and 12-inch variations: S8.4, S10.4, and S12.4.
The company says the new subwoofers deliver tight, accurate, and defined bass, while the Class D power amplifiers “dramatically increase” transient response, control, and punch.
The redesigned cabinets feature a more compact profile compared to their predecessors, allowing for improved placement flexibility and design aesthetic.
They feature a wealth of connectivity options with XLR, 1/4" TRS, and RCA inputs and outputs, as well as an exclusive bypass control feature whereby users can send full-range audio to their monitors at the click of an optional footswitch without having to move out of the monitoring sweet spot to turn off the subwoofer. This allows for instant comparisons with (and without) the subwoofer’s contributions to the sound. Additionally, polarity and input sensitivity controls allow for phase coherence and level-matching to enhance the quality of mixes.
Additional refinements to the KRK subwoofers include modestly improved low-frequency extension, improved porting for enhanced low-frequency phase response and less port noise, as well as a four-position crossover frequency selection switch, designed to make it easier to adjust the subwoofer’s settings to optimally match existing monitors.
An inverted dust cap and removable all-steel grille option with reinforced MDF enclosure offers durability and driver protection, while the woven aramid composite woofer provides a rigid and lightweight driver for optimal sound quality and a front-firing port allows for placement near walls without interference from a rear-firing port, increasing the subwoofer’s overall flexibility.
“KRK’s redesigned subwoofers don’t just deliver precise bass and a rich feature set; they’re the next dimension in subwoofer performance,” says Sterling Doak, director of marketing for Gibson.
“When mixing tracks for bass-heavy genres, it is especially important for producers and DJs to integrate a quality subwoofer solution into their studio set up. Our new generation of subwoofers are perfect for reproducing the low end of your mix — ensuring that you’re giving your tracks the exact amount of bass you desire.”