The Avantone Active MixCube Powered Full-Range Mini Reference Monitors are a pair of professional studio reference monitors specifically tailored to produce the useful musical range of 90 Hz to 17 kHz. In today's world of high definition media, it is still necessary to mix music that translates and sounds as defined on lo-fi speakers such as laptops and smartphones, as well as hi-fi full-range HD audio systems. The Active MixCube provides audio engineers with accurate and detailed mid-frequency referencing, leaving the larger 2-way and 3-way monitoring systems to bass and high-frequency referencing.

The Active MixCube features a powerful and accurate 60W (RMS) amplifier and 5.25" driver enclosed in a handsome MDF cabinet with a retro-cream finish. The input connector is an XLR-combo connection with XLR & 1/4" phone inputs that accept balanced and unbalanced signals. There is a variable gain control dial and on/off switch. Each speaker features its own external power supply with a 10' (3m) AC cable attached to the power supply, and an additional 10' (3m) cloth multi-pin cable that connects the power supply to the speaker. The Active MixCube's small size make them easy to place in any studio setting, and as an added feature, Avantone installed 5/8"-27 thread microphone stand fittings to the base of each speaker.

Sold as Pair    Midrange Frequency Studio Referencing    Power Output: 60 Watts RMS    Combo XLR & 1/4" Phone Input    Accepts Balanced & Unbalanced Signals    Variable Gain Control    Ground Lift Switch    Inline Power Supplies & 20' Power Cables    Mountable to 5/8", 27-Thread Mic Stands

Studios primarily use large 2-way & 3-way monitors designed to represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over small bass-challenged systems such as televisions, clock radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character.

This combo XLR input accepts a balanced male XLR plug as well as a 3-conductor balanced TRS ¼" or 2-conductor unbalanced TS ¼" male plug. For unbalanced operation with a TS connector, the minus signal is automatically grounded.

This variable control adjusts the sensitivity of the signal that appears at the input. Rotating the control clockwise increases the sensitivity while a counter-clockwise rotation decreases sensitivity. The adjustable gain range is from -30 to +6 dB. A setting of +6 allows a full, unimpeded signal to be sent to the amplifier.

This input is only to be used with the proprietary Avantone power supply. Tighten the cable/connector securely for reliable operation. There is a switch on the power supply for selecting the proper AC/main operating voltage for your location.

By engaging this switch the pin 1 shield is lifted at the input jack. This can be used to aid in ground loop control of the incoming analog line signal.

The bottom mic stand mounts allow you creative positioning options in unusual studio playback situations.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with a regular PCI bracket such that it can be installed on a standard ATX tower?

A: The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro Mini Capture Card comes as it is pictured.

Q: 2. Can I use this Streaming Bridge with the ATEM Mini Pro to operate the ATEM Software on my Mac computer and provide a program output to both the SDI and HDMI outputs, and use the USB-C of the ATEM Mini Pro to record the program?

A: Yes.

Q: 3. Will this work on the Ursa Mini 4K?

A: No, the URSA Mini 4K EF camera doesn't have an interchangeable lens mount. The URSA Mini 4K PL camera model can only be interchanged with the URSA Mini B4 Mount.

Q: 4. Does this also work for the new BMPCC 4k? (Pocket Camera)

A: No. The mount on the Pocket camera cannot be changed. You should use an EF to MFT adapter to use those lenses.

Q: 5. Will this work with BMPCC 6k?

A: No, the BMPCC 6K is not on the compatibility list for this adapter.

Q: 6. We want to feed lobby tv's in addition to streaming to restream. If the bridge is connected to the same network as the atem mini pro, will it still allow simultaneously streaming to restream as well to the bridge for HDMI out for in house tv's? We would like to use the HDMI out for multi-viewer.

A: Yes, you can set the ATEM Mini Pro to live stream online while also sending the ilve program feed to the ATEM Streaming Bridge in the same network to feed the HDMI TVs.

Q: 7. Using the streaming bridge, can I feed lobby and sanctuary TV's with the SDI out plugs and use the HDMI output to feed a Boxcast device to Live Stream?

A: Yes, both the SDI and HDMI outputs have the same feed from the Bridge.

Q: 8. For a client that has a Mini Pro, and a Mini Pro Extreme - am I correct in assuming we can take the ethernet out of the Extreme to the Bridge; an HDMI out to the Mini Pro so that we can stream? Then, do lobby monitors get fed only through SDI, or can the network also pick up the feed and send it to specific monitors?

A: The ATEM Mini Extreme's Ethernet output may be sent to the Streaming Bridge, so that an HDMI output may then be routed to the ATEM Mini Pro for the streaming process. ATEM Streaming Bridge units will be required to receive the Extreme's video output so that it may be converted to the desired connectivity protocol.

Q: 9. Are the HDMI and SDI outputs active at the same time? For instance can I send the SDI 1 to a monitor, while sending HDMI to a recorder simultaneously?

A: Yes the outputs are active all the time.

Q: 10. Can I take the ethernet out of the Atem Mini Pro into a network switch and send the video output to any or all of the network switch ports to output with ethernet to sdi/hdmi converters?

A: Yes, that should work. In the ATEM Control Software you will see the Stream Bridge come up as one of the options to stream to.