Barefoot Sound

Barefoot Sound has become the leading manufacturer of pro audio recording monitors. Barefoot’s innovative speaker designs have been embraced by the biggest recording studios, recording artists and producers in the world. These professionals have chosen Barefoot as the tools they use to make the music you hear on the radio, television and movies everyday. Barefoot is proud to boast the reputation as the most respected brand in the recording industry.

Barefoot is a American made product with headquarters based in Portland, Oregon where the speakers are assembled and tested. Barefoot currently offers six exceptional products for the Pro-Audio market including the MicroMain26, MicroMain27. MicroMain45, MicroSub45, MicroStack45, MiniMain12, MasterStack12 and the Footprint line.

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Footprint01

3-way Active Monitor w/ MEME™ Technology

The new series launches with the Footprint01™, an active 3-way speaker that shares the same Thomas Barefoot signature designs — Dual-Force™ technology opposing sub woofers, dual ring radiator tweeter and Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation™ technology — as the MicroMain and MasterStack monitor lines. Footprint01 features dual opposing 8-inch paper cone subwoofers, a 4-inch aluminum cone midrange driver and a 1-inch dual ring radiating tweeter, components that all share a lineage with Barefoot's other products.

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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 (±1dB)
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
Midrange: 4.0″ aluminum cone, Aluminum phase plug, Low distortion motor, +/- 3.5 mm linear excursion
Woofers: 8″ paper cone, +/- 9.5 mm linear excursion
High Frequency Amplifier: 150W
Low Frequency Amplifier: 500W
AC Power Input: 85 VAC to 265 VAC
Power Consumption: Idle: 2W, Maximum: 765W
Weight: Speaker: 35 lbs each (16 kg)
Shipping: 44.5 lbs each (20.2 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 14.0 x 9.5 x 13.0 inches (356 x 241 x 330 mm)
Overall: 14.0 x 10.25 x 13.6 inches (356 x 260 x 345 mm)



Footprint02

3-way Active Monitor w/ MEME™ Technology

Barefoot Sound hit a sweet spot when it introduced the Footprint01, the first in a new line of active 3-way speakers designed specifically for today’s evolving production workflows. Recording engineers, producers, composers, musicians and beat-makers as well as post-production professionals quickly recognized that the Footprint01 offered the sonic character and design features of Barefoot Sound’s high-end studio monitors, but in a smaller package and at a more affordable price.

Now, the best 3-way monitor in its class has been joined by the Footprint02, a similar but smaller active nearfield speaker at an even more affordable price, offering the same uncompromising audio quality and design characteristics as the Footprint01. But these two models don’t just share each other’s looks and quality,  it also the same Barefoot signature designs — Dual-Force™ technology opposing sub woofers, dual ring radiator tweeter and Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation™ or MEME — Technology first featured in their flagship MicroMain and MiniMain series.

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: 42Hz – 45kHz (±3dB), 52Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 36Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 18 dB/octave
Cabinet: 13 liters total internal volume, Sealed woofer and midrange enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequencies: 180 / 3600 Hz (Passive crossover between Midrange and Tweeter)

Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Low distortion motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Midrange: 4.0″ aluminum cone, Aluminum phase plug, Low distortion motor, +/- 3.5 mm linear excursion
Woofers: 6.5″ paper cone, +/- 8.2 mm linear excursion
High Frequency Amplifier: 150W
Low Frequency Amplifier: 200W
AC Power Input: 85 VAC to 265 VAC
Power Consumption: Idle: 2W, Maximum: 320W
Weight: Speaker: 27.9 lbs each (12.66 kg)
Shipping: 33.6 lbs each (15.25 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: 12.12 x 8.7 x 13.0 inches (308 x 222 x 330 mm)



MicroMain26

4-way active monitor with MEME™ Technology

The Barefoot Sound MicroMain26 is a 4-way active system with 6 drive units housed in sealed enclosures spanning 30Hz to 45kHz with vanishingly low distortion, breathtaking dynamic range and ultra-fast transient response. The ring radiator tweeter of the MM26 is incredibly detailed and produces very wide dispersion out to its highest frequencies. The 2.5" aluminum cone midrange is housed in a cutting edge 3D printed waveguide enclosure. The 5.25″ woofers feature a phalanx of advanced technology, yielding upper bass and lower midrange detail that rivals any driver on the planet. Barefoot has teamed up with the brilliant Bruno Putzeys of Hypex to develop the powerful and completely transparent amplifier stage used in every Barefoot monitor. Melding the system together is a groundbreaking new DSP crossover that took Thomas Barefoot more than 4 years to develop. With beautifully designed high end converters and cutting edge proprietary filtering techniques the MM26 sound stage is seamlessly coherent and deeply revealing.

Controls: Analog/AES3 input select, AES3 L/R channels select, Input level stepped attenuator, Subwoofer level, Emulation voice select
Input Impedance: 50k Ohm
Frequency Response: 30Hz – 45kHz (±3dB), 40Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 30Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 32 liters total internal volume, Sealed subwoofer, woofer and mid enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Aluminum subwoofer frames function as lateral cabinet bracing, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequencies: 100 / 800 / 4000 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Amplifier: 180W Hypex
Midrange: 2.5″ aluminum cone, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 2 mm linear excursion

Amplifier: 180W Hypex
Woofers: 2 x 5.25″ poly/paper cone, Advanced geometry neodymium motor, +/- 5 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Subwoofers: 2 x 10″ aluminum cone with high linearity motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 500W Hypex
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 30W, Maximum: 650W
Weight: Speaker: 71 lbs each (32 kg)
Shipping: 83 lbs each (38 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 20.5 x 9.5 x 15.5 inches (521 x 241 x 394 mm)
Overall: 20.5 x 10.5 x 17.4 inches (521 x 267 x 442 mm)



MicroMain12

Active 4-way Nearfield, Main & Mastering Monitor

Barefoot Sound is proud to introduce the revolutionary new MiniMain12, possibly the most accurate, revealing and technologically advanced recording monitor ever made. This is a bold statement, but the MiniMain12 is an incredibly bold speaker. With vanishing low distortion, breathtakingly wide dynamic range, ultra-fast transient response plus our amazing MEME™(Multi Emphasis Monitor Emulation™) technology.

Description: 4-way active monitor with MEME™ Technology
Controls: Analog/AES3 input select, AES3 L/R channels select, Input level stepped attenuator, Subwoofer level, Emulation voice select
Input Impedance: 50k Ohm
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 50kHz (±3dB),
28Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 20Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 90 liters total internal volume, Sealed sub enclosure, Sealed woofer enclosures, Sealed woofer enclosure, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Aluminum subwoofer frames function as lateral cabinet bracing, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout.
Crossover Frequencies: 80 / 800 / 4000 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Amplifier: 250W Hypex

Midranges: 2 x 2.5″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 2 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Woofers: 2 x 7″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Subwoofers: 2 x 12″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 25 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 1200W Hypex
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 50W, Maximum: 1500W
Weight: Speaker: 120 lbs each (54 kg) – no handles
Shipping: 135 lbs each (61 kg) – no handles
Dimensions HxWxD: 26.0 x 14.4 x 21.9 inches (660 x 366 x 556 mm)




MicroMain27 Gen2

Active 3.5-way near-field, main and mastering monitor

Barefoot Sound is proud to introduce the second generation MM27. Now featuring our amazing MEME™(Multi Emphasis Monitor Emulation™) technology, the MicroMain27 Gen2 precisely models the essential response and translation characteristics of other classic studio monitors, simply with the turn of a knob. If this weren’t enough, the renowned MM27 is augmented with advanced new electronics and drivers giving it even greater dimension and transparency across the entire audio spectrum.

Description: 3.5-way active monitor with MEME™ Technology
Controls: Analog/AES3 input select, AES3 L/R channels select, Input level stepped attenuator, Subwoofer level, Emulation voice select
Input Impedance: 50k Ohm
Frequency Response: 30Hz – 45kHz (±3dB),
40Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 30Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 32 liters total internal volume, Sealed subwoofer and midbass enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Aluminum subwoofer frames function as lateral cabinet bracing, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequencies: 100 / 600 / 3000 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Amplifier: 250W Hypex

Midbass 1: 5.25″ poly/paper cone, Advanced geometry neodymium motor, +/- 5 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Midbass 2: 5.25″ poly/paper cone, Advanced geometry neodymium motor, +/- 5 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Subwoofers: 2 x 10″ aluminum cone with high linearity motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 500W Hypex
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 30W, Maximum: 650W
Weight: Speaker: 68 lbs each (31 kg)
Shipping: 80 lbs each (36 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 20.5 x 9.5 x 15.5 inches (521 x 241 x 394 mm)
Overall: 20.5 x 10.5 x 17.4 inches (521 x 267 x 442 mm)




MicroMain45

Active 3-way Nearfield Monitor

RENOWNED POWER, RESOLUTION & ACCURACY - WITH MEME™ VOICE EMULATION

The MicroMain45 features the same signal path, amplifier and driver technologies as their flagship MiniMain12, the MicroMain45 is stripped down to the bare essentials in order to deliver renowned Barefoot resolution and translation at a more affordable price.

As a 3-way active monitor, the Barefoot MicroMain45 utilizes the same amplifier, signal path and driver technology of the MiniMain12. Downsizing the hefty 130+ lbs size of the original to a tight 35+ lbs package, the MicroMain45 features an 8" aluminum woofer, two x 2.5" aluminum midranges and a 1" tweeter. With a bass response of -3dB @ 40Hz, frequency response of 40Hz – 45 kHz (±3dB) and 53Hz - 40kHz (±1dB), this is the sound that Barefoot enthusiasts have come to know and love.

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Description: 3-way active monitor
Controls: Input level stepped attenuator, Equalization contour
Input Impedance: 50k Ohm
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 45kHz (±3dB),
53Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 35Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 14 liters total internal volume, Sealed woofer and midrange enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequencies: 600 / 2500 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Amplifier: 180W Hypex

Midranges: 2 x 2.5″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 2 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 180W Hypex
Subwoofers: 8″ aluminum cone with high linearity motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 18W, Maximum: 400W
Weight: Speaker: 37.5 lbs each (17 kg)
Shipping: 47 lbs each (21 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 11.0 x 15.5 x 10.75 inches (279 x 394 x 273 mm)
Overall: 11.0 x 15.5 x 11.0 inches (279 x 394 x 279 mm)




MicroSub45

Dual-Force™ Subwoofers

MicroSub45

DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE MICROMAIN45
Add depth, power and headroom to each of your MicroMain45 monitors with Barefoot Sound’s MicroSub45 subwoofers. Designed specifically to complement the MicroMain45, the MicroSub45 features  Barefoot’s innovative Dual-Force technology, with each cabinet housing a pair of opposing 8-inch woofers plus a balanced analog high-pass filter. 

The MicroMain45 combines the same signal path, amplifier and driver technologies as our flagship MiniMain12 and has become a firm favorite with many engineers and musicians. But for Barefoot Sound to create a compact and affordable package while still delivering the company’s renowned resolution and translation the MicroMain45 is the only 3-way reference monitor in the product line that does not include Dual-Force technology. Now, the introduction of Barefoot Sound’s MicroSub45 subwoofers offers current MicroMain45 users and prospective owners an upgrade path.

Description: Dual-Force™ Subwoofers
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 25Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 18 liters total internal volume, Sealed woofer and midrange enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequency: 80 Hz
Subwoofers: Dual 8″ aluminum cone with high linearity motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 500W in each cabinet
AC Power Input: 85 VAC to 265 VAC

Power Consumption: Idle: 5W, Maximum: 765W
Weight: Speaker: 45 lbs each (20.5 kg)
Shipping: 54.5 lbs each (25 kg)
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 14.0 x 9.5 x 13.0 inches (356 x 241 x 330 mm)
Overall: 14.0 x 10.25 x 13.6 inches (356 x 260 x 345 mm)




MicroStack45

3-way Active Reference Monitors and Stereo Subwoofers with MEME™ Technology

MicroStack45

With the recent introduction of Barefoot Sound’s MicroSub45 Dual-Force™ technology subwoofer you can create MicroStack45, a stereo package of two MicroMain45 3-way active reference monitors and two MicroSub45 subwoofers. Each stereo system incorporates a pair of 1-inch tweeters, four 2.5-inch midrange drivers and six high-excursion 8-inch woofers, all designed to work seamlessly together and as a single unit.

MicroSub45 subwoofers feature Barefoot’s innovative Dual-Force technology, housing a pair of opposing 8-inch aluminum cone drivers plus a balanced analog high-pass filter that crosses the system over at 80 Hz. Dual-Force technology eliminates vibration within the MicroSub45 speaker cabinet, delivering clean low frequency extension down to 25 Hz when combined with the MicroMain45.

Description: 3-way Active Reference Monitors and Stereo Subwoofers with MEME™ Technology
Controls: Input level stepped attenuator, Equalization contour
Input Impedance: 50k Ohm
Frequency Response: MicroMain45
18Hz – 50kHz (±3dB)
26Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 25Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinets: 32 liters total internal volume together. Both units are sealed woofer and midrange enclosures, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Long fiber foam acoustic damping throughout
Crossover Frequencies: 80 / 600 / 3600 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber
Amplifier: 180W Hypex

Midranges: 2 x 2.5″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 2 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 180W Hypex
Woofers: 2 x 8″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 500W
Subwoofers: 4 x 8″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 25 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 1000W
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 25W, Maximum: 1165W
Dimensions HxWxD:
Stack 14.0 x 20.50 x 13.6 inches







MASTERSTACK12

4.5-way active modular tower system with 10 drive units housed in sealed enclosures spanning 18Hz to 40kHz with vanishingly low distortion, breathtaking dynamic range and ultra-fast transient response

MsterStack12

The MasterStack12 is a 4.5-way active modular tower system with 10 drive units housed in sealed enclosures spanning 18Hz to 40kHz with vanishingly low distortion, breathtaking dynamic range and ultra-fast transient response. Every driver has an under-hung voice coil moving inside an advanced geometry motor that enables it make extremely long linear excursions. The ring radiator tweeter is incredibly detailed and produces very wide dispersion out to its highest frequencies. The aluminum cone subwoofers, woofers and midranges radiate as perfect pistons to at least 2.5 octaves beyond their respective bandwidths.  

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Description: 4.5-way active modular tower monitor with MEME™ Technology
Controls: Analog/AES3 input select, AES3 L/R channels select, Input level stepped attenuator, Subwoofer level, Emulation voice select
Input Impedance: 25k Ohm
Frequency Response: 18Hz – 50kHz (±3dB)
26Hz – 40kHz (±1dB)
Bass Response: -3 dB @ 18Hz, Q = 0.707
Slope = 12 dB/octave
Cabinet: 180 liters total internal volume, Sealed sub enclosures, Sealed woofer enclosures, Sealed woofer enclosure, Machined aluminum baffle plate, Aluminum subwoofer frames function as lateral cabinet bracing, Long fiber wool acoustic damping throughout.
Crossover Frequencies: 80 / 200 / 800 / 4000 Hz
Tweeter: 1″ ring radiator, Advanced geometry motor, Rear waveguide chamber

Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Midranges: 2 x 2.5″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 2 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 250W Hypex
Woofers: 3 x 7″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 13 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 500W Hypex
Subwoofers: 4 x 12″ aluminum cones, Advanced geometry motor, +/- 25 mm linear excursion
Amplifier: 2400W Hypex
AC Power Input: Nominal 115 VAC or 230 VAC selectable
Power Consumption: Idle: 100W, Maximum: 1800W
Weight: Weight: 280 lbs per tower (127 kg) – no handles
Shipping: 325 lbs per tower (147 kg) – no handles
Dimensions HxWxD: Cabinet: 63.0 x 14.4 x 21.9 inches (1600 x 366 x 556 mm)
Footprint WxD: 23.0 x 21.5 (584 x 546 mm)