Barefoot SoundFootprint03 260W 3-Way Avtive Studio Monitor Pair - White

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About this model
Experience Barefoot Sound’s renowned translation, detail and imaging in a compact studio monitor designed for professional production environments. The Footprint03 powered studio monitor pair combines a tri-amplified 3-way architecture with a 6.5" aluminum cone woofer, 3.5" aluminum cone midrange driver and 1" ring radiator tweeter to deliver accurate monitoring across a wide frequency range of 45Hz–40kHz. Each monitor provides 260W of dedicated Class-D amplification, while Barefoot’s fast-transient ported design extends low-frequency performance without sacrificing clarity. Enhanced further by onboard DSP, patented SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) technology and MEME (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation) monitor emulation, these powered studio monitors offer the precision, flexibility and consistency required for recording, mixing and content creation workflows. Tri-Amplified Design With Advanced Driver Technology The Footprint03 is built around a precision-engineered 3-way monitoring platform that assigns dedicated amplification to each driver for balanced performance and accurate reproduction. A 1" ring radiator tweeter, 3.5" aluminum cone midrange driver and forward-facing 6.5" aluminum cone woofer work together to provide detailed highs, articulate mids and controlled low-frequency response. Barefoot further enhances performance through upgraded magnet and motor systems, copper shorting rings and improved thermal management designed to reduce distortion and compression during demanding sessions. The result is a studio monitor capable of maintaining clarity and consistency across a wide range of listening levels. DSP, SPOC and MEME Monitoring Flexibility At the core of the Footprint03 is Barefoot’s advanced DSP platform, which optimizes drive levels, extends low-frequency performance and helps minimize distortion while maintaining latency as low as 3ms. Barefoot’s patented SPOC technology improves signal resolution and signal-to-noise performance by incorporating an analog crossover stage before analog-to-digital conversion. For engineers who rely on multiple listening references, MEME technology provides alternate monitor voicings that emulate mix cubes, classic white-coned reference speakers and consumer hi-fi systems, allowing critical mix decisions from a single pair of monitors. Professional Monitoring for Modern Production From recording and mixing to immersive audio applications, the Footprint03 delivers the accuracy, output and flexibility demanded by today’s creators. Its rigid MDF cabinet, substantial construction, tri-amplified design and powerful DSP technologies work together to support reliable monitoring in professional studios, project rooms and compact Atmos environments. Combining detailed translation, extended frequency response and versatile monitor emulation capabilities, the Barefoot Sound Footprint03 studio monitor pair constitutes a professional monitoring solution built for critical listening and confident mix decisions. Barefoot Sound Footprint03 Powered Studio Monitor Pair: FAQ What type of studio monitor is the Footprint03? The Footprint03 is a tri-amplified 3-way powered studio monitor designed for professional recording, mixing and production applications. What drivers are used in the Footprint03? Each monitor features a 1" ring radiator tweeter, a 3.5" aluminum cone midrange driver and a 6.5" aluminum cone woofer. What is SPOC technology? SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) is Barefoot Sound’s patented technology that improves signal resolution and signal-to-noise performance through a unique analog crossover architecture. What does MEME technology do? MEME technology provides alternate monitor voicings that emulate several common reference speaker types, allowing engineers to evaluate mixes from different listening perspectives. Can the Footprint03 be used for immersive audio and Atmos workflows? Yes. Barefoot Sound notes compatibility with premium mounting solutions and compact Atmos mixing environments. How much power does each monitor provide? Each monitor uses dedicated Class-D amplification totaling 260W, with separate amplifier channels assigned to the tweeter, midrange driver and woofer.

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2 detailsBody & build
- Cabinet material
- MDF
- Color Finish
- Linear White
1 detailsConnections & power
- Power output
- 260W per monitor
1 detailsIn the box
- Use case
- Recording, mixing and content creation
30 detailsOther
- Monitor emulation
- MEME technology
- LF driver
- 6.5" aluminum cone woofer
- Max peak SPL
- 105dB at 1 m
- Depth
- 9.25"
- Tier
- new
- Speaker type
- Tri-amplified 3-way
- Frequency response
- 45Hz–40kHz
- Height
- 13.25"
- Finish
- Linear White
- Width
- 9"
- DSP
- Integrated DSP processing
- Category Source
- detail
- Cabinet design
- Ported
- Midrange amplifier
- 100W
- Product type
- Powered studio monitor pair
- Midrange driver
- 3.5" aluminum cone driver
- Korena Special
- false
- Tweeter amplifier
- 60W
- Latency
- 3ms
- Series
- Footprint
- Total harmonic distortion
- Less than 0.005%
- Product Type
- Powered studio monitor pair Series: Footprint
- Woofer amplifier
- 100W
- Model
- Footprint03
- Conversion technology
- SPOC technology
- Mounting options
- Triad-Orbit and König & Meyer compatible
- Source Id
- site51500000487617
- Application
- Studio monitoring
- Amp type
- Class-D
- HF driver
- 1" ring radiator tweeter
























