Barefoot Sound have announced their latest addition to the Footprint series the Footprint03. This 3-way tri-amplified studio monitor preserves the characteristics of its predecessors, the Footprint01 and Footprint02, while being more compact and affordable. Departing from their traditional sealed cabinet designs, the Footprint03 uses a ported enclosure, achieving improved low-end extension. The cabinet’s stressed assembly techniques and substantial weight for its size contribute to stability and damping.
The Footprint03 features a 1″ ring radiator tweeter, a 3.5″ midrange driver with an aluminum cone, and a forward-facing 6.5″ aluminum cone woofer, each designed to maximize linearity and fidelity. The incorporation of advanced magnet and motor systems, large copper shorting rings, and improved heat dissipation assist minimal distortion, longer excursion capabilities, and reliable performance during extended use.
The Footprint03 also introduces SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion). This patented conversion and DSP technology provides higher resolution, reduced latency, and frequency optimised signal processing. Like all Barefoot monitors, the Footprint03 includes MEME monitor emulation that adds another layer of versatility.
Specs
Tri-amplified 3-way
260 watts of power per monitor
Frequency Response: 45 Hz–40 kHz
MAX SPL: Continuous 101dB
Ported speaker design
6.5″ aluminum cone woofer
3.5″ aluminum cone midrange
1″ ring radiator tweeter
MEME™ Technology Voice Emulation
SPOC™ Technology
Dimensions 13.25″ H x 9″ W x 9.25″ D
$1,995.00 USD (pair)