Neumann Launches KH 150 Studio Monitor with AES67 and DSP Control

The introduction of the Neumann KH 150, particularly its AES67 integration, provides professional audio environments with a more flexible and robust monitoring solution. This direct support for broadcast audio-over-IP protocols streamlines workflows in facilities utilizing ST 2110 or RAVENNA. As broadcast and production infrastructures continue their shift to IP, the availability of studio-grade monitors with native AES67 connectivity reduces the need for external converters and simplifies network configuration, offering clear advantages in system design and scalability. Watch for wider adoption of AES67 in production hardware as a benchmark for interoperability in professional audio setups.

The Neumann KH 150 fills a long-standing gap in the company's monitor lineup, sitting between the compact KH 120 and the larger, three-way KH 310, as noted by Sound On Sound (January 2023). Reviewers highlight its "near-flawless" performance for compact nearfield monitoring, offering an "utterly neutral and uncoloured tonal balance," and "brilliant stereo imaging," (Sound On Sound, January 2023). The monitor's DSP control is a significant factor in its performance, contributing to an exceptionally flat axial frequency response and low harmonic distortion, which is critical for accurate audio production (Music and Miscellany, January 2023).

The integration of AES67 in a variant of the KH 150 is particularly relevant given the ongoing industry trend towards Audio over IP (AoIP) solutions. AES67 ensures interoperability between different AoIP protocols, including Dante and RAVENNA, making it a crucial standard for modern broadcast and production facilities. This built-in support eases deployment in complex networked audio environments, a feature that distinguishes the KH 150 from some competitors in its price range (Thomann UK product description). While the MA 1 automatic monitor alignment system is sold separately, its effectiveness in optimizing the monitor's performance for varying room acoustics is consistently praised, even in acoustically treated spaces (Sound On Sound, January 2023).