{"product_id":"barefoot-linear-white-footprint-03-3-way-active-near-field-monitor-6-inch-pair","title":"Barefoot Linear White Footprint 03 3-Way Active Near Field Monitor 6-Inch - Pair","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMix with Clarity – The Barefoot Sound Linear White Footprint 03 3-Way Studio Monitor Pair\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh expression of a proven favorite, Barefoot Sound now introduces the Linear White Footprint 03. For years, the Footprint 03 has earned acclaim and become one of Barefoot’s most popular models, trusted by producers, engineers, and creators worldwide for delivering Barefoot’s signature clarity, translation, and performance in a compact, accessible format. Now, it arrives in a striking new finish designed to bring fresh inspiration to any creative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-amplified 3-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 watts of power per monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 45 Hz–40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAX Peak SPL: 105 dB SPL @ 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorted speaker design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5-inch aluminum cone woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5-inch aluminum cone midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-inch ring radiator tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEME Technology Voice Emulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPOC Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, powerful, and engineered for serious work, the Linear White Footprint 03 departs from the traditional sealed cabinet approach with a fast-transient ported design, achieving impressive low-end extension while maintaining Barefoot’s renowned standards for cabinet integrity and acoustic performance. The cabinet features a premium satin white finish meticulously applied to a dense MDF enclosure. Its rigid construction, advanced assembly techniques, and substantial weight help minimize unwanted resonance and vibration for an uncompromising listening experience. Gear that inspires. Even the color of monitors can help spark creativity and shape the atmosphere of the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Linear White Footprint 03 is a precision-engineered driver complement featuring a 1-inch ring radiator tweeter, a 3.5-inch aluminum cone midrange driver, and a forward-facing 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofer. Advanced magnet and motor systems, copper shorting rings, and enhanced thermal management work together to reduce distortion, increase excursion capability, and ensure reliable performance during long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breakthrough addition of SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) technology, combined with Barefoot’s powerful DSP platform, further elevates performance with greater resolution, lower latency, and optimized frequency response. Barefoot’s MEME Technology adds another layer of versatility, offering multiple monitor voicings from a single pair of speakers. The result is a compact studio monitor with the clarity, depth, and translation Barefoot is known for, now available in an inspiring new white finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal at Barefoot Sound has always been to push the design limits of what is possible in a compact studio monitor. The Linear White Footprint 03 is no exception, and Barefoot Sound is proud to include many innovations in this model as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePorted\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarefoot Sound, known for its sealed cabinet designs, proves its versatility with the side-firing ported speaker design. By embracing this fast-transient bass reflex system, Barefoot achieves remarkable low-end extension while maintaining the renowned cabinet standards found across its acclaimed sealed models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCabinet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet boasts an inspiring Linear White finish. This finish utilizes an unsaturated polyester resin coating with a high-gloss surface, precision-applied to a dense Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) enclosure for durability, consistency, and visual refinement. Employing stress-assembly techniques to enhance stability and damping, the cabinet is built to the exceptional standards found in all Barefoot monitors. Its substantial weight further helps reduce unwanted cabinet vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMounting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving the optimal multi-channel studio setup is effortless with Footprint 03 monitors, thanks to seamless integration with premium mounting solutions from Triad-Orbit and König and Meyer. Ideal for compact Atmos mixing rooms, these monitors provide exceptional precision and quality while ensuring easy and versatile installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTweeter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new 1-inch ring radiator tweeter design features a more powerful magnet and motor system, resulting in longer excursion capabilities, increased output, and reduced compression for a dynamic and captivating audio performance. An improved heat-sink system helps regulate operating temperatures during extended use. Additional copper shorting rings around the voice coil reduce distortion for pristine and accurate sound reproduction. The tweeter diaphragm is crafted from high-quality fabric ring radiator material, while the housing features a sturdy aluminum enclosure and solid aluminum face plug for superior rigidity and resonance control. Further enhancing its capabilities, the tweeter incorporates neodymium technology, culminating in a harmonious blend of precision, clarity, and exceptional high-frequency fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMidrange\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linear White Footprint 03 3.5-inch midrange driver utilizes an aluminum cone, contributing to rigidity and resonance control while enhancing overall fidelity. A larger, high-sensitivity motor and additional copper shorting rings around the voice coil effectively minimize harmonic distortion for pristine and accurate sound reproduction. The advanced motor system and longer excursion capability enable higher output with minimal compression. An improved heat-sink system ensures reliable performance during prolonged use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWoofer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linear White Footprint 03 forward-facing 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofer is driven by a robust 100-watt amplifier in each monitor, ensuring powerful and accurate bass reproduction. Its larger, high-sensitivity motor, combined with additional copper shorting rings around the voice coil, minimizes harmonic distortion for pristine and accurate sound reproduction. With a more powerful magnet and motor system, the woofer achieves longer excursion capabilities, resulting in louder and less compressed output. An improved heat-sink system ensures reliable performance during extended use, further reinforcing long-term durability and dependability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linear White Footprint 03 features three Class D amplifier modules, each dedicated to a specific driver. The tweeter channel uses a 60-watt amplifier, while the midrange and woofer are powered by separate 100-watt amplifiers. The amplifiers maintain total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 0.005% at maximum power. This configuration ensures balanced, powerful performance while optimizing signal levels for each driver and facilitating accurate sound reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPOC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) is a major breakthrough in audio technology. This patented Barefoot innovation incorporates an analog crossover section prior to analog-to-digital conversion, allowing high frequencies to pass into the converter unattenuated. This yields 5-bit higher resolution, or a 15 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio. Exclusive to monitors featuring SPOC, this technology delivers a more transparent signal not found in any other monitor in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDSP\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barefoot Sound Digital Signal Processor (DSP) in the Linear White Footprint 03 is central to its cutting-edge performance. With an impressive latency of just 3 ms, the DSP ensures near-instantaneous response and seamless audio reproduction. By optimizing drive levels, the DSP enhances low-frequency response for deeper, more impactful bass while significantly reducing distortion for greater clarity and sonic accuracy. This allows professionals to experience every nuance with pristine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMEME Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarefoot Sound’s Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation technology (MEME) elevates the adaptability of the Linear White Footprint 03, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into playback rooms, mobile setups, homes, and production environments. MEME provides authentic emulations that model the performance and character of mix cube speakers, the renowned white-coned speakers familiar to many engineers, and consumer hi-fi speakers. This empowers mixers to switch effortlessly between these iconic references from a single pair of monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Studio monitor pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Tri-amplified 3-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Design: Ported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Linear white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet Material: Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 45 Hz–40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Peak SPL: 105 dB SPL @ 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSP Latency: 3 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer: 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange: 3.5-inch aluminum cone midrange driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 1-inch ring radiator tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Power Per Monitor: 260 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier Type: Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter Amplifier Power: 60 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange Amplifier Power: 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer Amplifier Power: 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.005% at maximum power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice Emulation: MEME Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversion Technology: SPOC Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 13.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 9.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Barefoot Sound\u003cbr\u003eModel: FOOTPRINT03 WHITE\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I921255-N-6-WHXB\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 850054580351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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