Barefoot Sound

Founded in 2006 by physicist and loudspeaker designer Thomas Barefoot and co-founder Tedi Sarafian, Barefoot Sound began in a San Francisco garage with the ambition of creating full-range studio monitors that could replace the traditional separation between nearfield, midfield and main monitoring systems. Now based in Portland, Oregon, the company has become one of the most respected names in professional studio monitoring, with products including the MiniMain12, MicroMain26, MicroMain27, MicroMain45, MasterStack12 and Footprint Series. Its monitors are assembled and tested in the USA, with a design philosophy centred on accuracy, extended frequency response and exceptional dynamic performance.

At the heart of Barefoot Sound's approach is its proprietary Dual-Force technology, employing opposing low-frequency drivers to minimise cabinet vibration and deliver powerful, controlled bass reproduction with exceptionally low distortion. This is complemented by MEME (Multi-Emphasis Monitor Emulation), allowing engineers to switch between different monitoring characteristics, and the newer SPOC (Spectrally Optimized Conversion) technology, designed to improve conversion resolution and signal-to-noise performance. Combining advanced DSP, dedicated amplification and carefully engineered driver systems, Barefoot monitors deliver precise imaging, fast transient response and the full-range clarity required for critical recording, mixing and mastering applications.