Design Philosophy
A studio monitor is really a tool used to aurally “measure” the changes in an audio path. Ask any pro or
Everybody is saying the same thing – they want the electrical signal going in to a monitor to be reproduced mechanically by the transducers and they want that to happen without any degradation to the original signal. Professionals need to trust a speaker to deliver their artistic vision in a way that will translate to a variety of audio mediums. How you get there from a technical stand point is by designing a speaker that eliminates or minimizes several damaging conditions. The KRK design philoso- phy is manifested by paying very close attention to what we call the three corner- stones:
1. Spectral Balance (Timbre)
What people tend to think sounds good is not necessarily “flat response.” A perfect- ly flat monitor tends to sound harsh and abrasive – technically correct but not very musical. Research shows us that a speaker with the proper spectral balance is most often considered “a great studio monitor”.
Spectral balance is defined by:
•Smooth
•Smooth octave to octave response
•Smooth
From years of listening to feedback from some of the top engineers and producers we’ve come to understand how a properly tuned monitor can become a valuable recording tool.
2. Distortion Management – Physical (Non-linear) and Electronic
Distortion: Any deviation of the original audio signal is a distortion. Various amplifier distortions have been identified; the most commonly measured being intermodula- tion and harmonic distortion.
Distortion can be present in an amplifier circuit but can really be a problem when the acoustical waveform is impacted by physical conditions such as port turbulence and driver distortion. KRK engineers implement design concepts that eliminate or minimize these damaging conditions.
3. Resonance Management
Resonance: The prolonging of the sound at a certain frequency and the tendency of something to vibrate at a particular frequency after the source of energy is removed.
Resonances also play a major role in impacting the performance of a speaker. KRK design elements minimize cabinet vibration, speaker frames and cones resonating or standing waves inside the cabinet that impact the performance in a negative way.
Design Elements
Radiuses Edges - All cabinet edges and port openings are Radiuses to reduce dif- fraction resulting in better detail and stereo imaging.
Slotted Ports – Slotted ports reduce the port turbulence and distortion commonly found in poorly designed round ports.
Custom Made Drivers - KRK is renowned for designing high performance studio monitor drivers. Your Rokit Powered is no exception. Our Proprietary Signature Yellow Woofers made of a woven glass aramid composite deliver articulate midrange and tight clear low end response.
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